Hamza Mustafa

Hamza Mustafa
Arab World  US President Donald Trump with Mark Savaya, newly appointed special envoy to Iraq. (Instagram)

New US Envoy Wants to ‘Make Iraq Great Again’

New US presidential envoy to Iraq Mark Savaya stressed on Saturday that his mission aims to restore trust and bolster the strategic partnership between Baghdad…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World A woman pushes a cart past a banner for Iraq’s parliamentary elections in Baghdad (AP)

Iraq Election Campaign Heats Up as Sudani Accuses Rivals of ‘Lies

Iraq’s parliamentary election campaign is intensifying as the country heads toward a pivotal vote that many warn will shape its political trajectory, either…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani speaks at his political block campaign rally before the parliamentary elections in Mosul, Iraq, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP)

Iraq's Coordination Framework Has Limited Options in Disarming Factions 

Tensions between Baghdad and Washington have been growing more strained in recent days, particularly after the telephone talks between Prime Minister Mohammed…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Washington in April 2025 (Government Media). 

Washington Urges Baghdad to Disarm Militias

The United States has renewed pressure on Iraq to curb the power of armed groups, urging the government to disarm Iranian-backed militias. The appeal came…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrives to his political block campaign rally before the parliamentary elections in Mosul, Iraq, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP)

Shiite MPs File Complaint against Iraqi PM

Six Shiite MPs filed a complaint against Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, weeks ahead of parliamentary elections. The complaint, filed on Sunday…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Kataib Hezbollah fighters during a parade in Baghdad, September 2024 (File/Reuters)

Iraq Fears Expansion of US Sanctions List

As Iraq’s government led by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani works to deepen economic and investment cooperation with the United States, including…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World A delivery person rides a motorcycle past election billboards for candidates and blocs competing in Iraq's upcoming November parliamentary election, including incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, displayed along a street in Baghdad on October 3, 2025. (AFP)

Iraq Elections Commission Bars ‘Saddam Hussein’ from Running

The Independent High Electoral Commission in Iraq has completed preparations to hold parliamentary elections on November 11. The commission has barred a…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)
Arab World Iraqi soldiers during a training session supervised by French forces at the Taji military base north of Baghdad (AFP). 

Iraq Launches Major Arrest Campaign Targeting Senior Baath Party Figures in the South

Iraqi security forces have carried out a sweeping operation that led to the arrest of several senior figures linked to the dissolved Baath Party in southern…

Hamza Mustafa (Baghdad)