Hamza Mustafa
Arab World Protesters clash with security forces in front of the Israeli embassy in Amman in October 2023. (AFP)

Iraq Rejects Violation of Jordan’s Sovereignty in Wake of Kataib Hezbollah Threats

The pro-Iran Kataib Hezbollah faction in Iraq “vowed to supply Jordanian fighters with weapons” to defend “our brothers in Palestine.” A security official…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad) Mohammed Khair al-Rawashdeh (Amman)
Arab World Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends a ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 9, 2024. (AP)

Coalition Headed by Sudani Begins to Takes Shape ahead of Iraq Parliamentary Elections

Iraqi Minister of Labor Ahmed al-Asadi announced on Friday that he would take part in the upcoming parliamentary elections as part of a coalition led by Prime…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Iraqi soldiers are seen on duty. (INA)

Iraq to Set up Barbed Wire Fence to Secure Border with Iran

Iraq has kicked off a plan to erect a barbed wire fence to secure its borders with Iran. The move is taking place days after Interior Minister Abdul Amir…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World An Iraqi army helicopter and military vehicles are seen in the desert west of Baghdad. (Joint Operations Command)

Iraq Launches Operation against ISIS West of Baghdad

Iraq’s Joint Operations Command announced on Sunday the launch of a major operation to crack down on ISIS in the al-Anbar desert west of Baghdad. In a…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Head of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement Ammar al-Hakim meets with US Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski on Monday. (National Wisdom Movement)

Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement Seeks Calm with Washington after Nujaba’s Threat 

Head of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement and one of the most prominent members of the pro-Iran Coordination Framework, Ammar al-Hakim condemned on Monday …

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani meets with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte in The Hague on Thursday. (AFP)

Iraqi PM in Amsterdam to Boost Partnership, Discuss NATO's New Mission

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani kicked off on Thursday talks with officials in The Netherlands as Baghdad seeks to build a new relationship with…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
World Sudani receives the delegation of the Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei in Baghdad on Wednesday. (Governmental media)

Iranian Judiciary Chief Warns of ‘Malicious Acts’ in Iraq

Iranian Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei warned on Wednesday during his visit to Baghdad of the “malicious acts” carried out by Israel and the US in…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World One of the power plants in Jordan (Jordanian Electricity Company)

Iraq, Jordan Take Additional Step Towards Electric Connectivity

Iraq and Jordan announced Sunday that they amended the contract to supply Baghdad with electricity with a capacity of 40 megawatts in the first phase. The…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)