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Iraq ranks 162nd of 180 countries in 2026 press freedom index Iraq ranked 155th on the Reporters Without Borders 2025 index, with the watchdog asserting that "recurring armed conflict is the primary reason for this decline in press freedom."
Iraq ranks 162nd of 180 countries in 2026 press freedom index Iraq ranked 155th on the Reporters Without Borders 2025 index, with the watchdog asserting that "recurring armed conflict is the primary reason for this decline in press freedom."
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Iraqi PM-designate to visit Kurdish leaders next week, discuss Erbil-Baghdad issues A source with knowledge on the matter told The New Region that Zaidi will discuss the Kurdistan Region's federal budgetary allocations, Article 140 of the constitution, the Peshmerga, partnership in governance and representation, and oil with the Kurdish leaders.
Iraqi PM-designate to visit Kurdish leaders next week, discuss Erbil-Baghdad issues A source with knowledge on the matter told The New Region that Zaidi will discuss the Kurdistan Region's federal budgetary allocations, Article 140 of the constitution, the Peshmerga, partnership in governance and representation, and oil with the Kurdish leaders.
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Iran’s supreme leader says new management of Hormuz will bring ‘comfort’ “The legal rules and implementation of the new management of the Strait of Hormuz will bring comfort and progress to the benefit of all the nations of the region, and its economic benefits will make the hearts of the nation happy; God willing, even if the infidels dislike it,” Khamenei said in a written statement marking National Persian Gulf Day.  
Iran’s supreme leader says new management of Hormuz will bring ‘comfort’ “The legal rules and implementation of the new management of the Strait of Hormuz will bring comfort and progress to the benefit of all the nations of the region, and its economic benefits will make the hearts of the nation happy; God willing, even if the infidels dislike it,” Khamenei said in a written statement marking National Persian Gulf Day.  
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Iran judiciary chief again calls to speed up ‘enemy’ trials “We will pay no attention to such statements or to the pressures from some of these arrogant powers, who still think they possess the influence they once imagined they had,” Ejei said.
Iran judiciary chief again calls to speed up ‘enemy’ trials “We will pay no attention to such statements or to the pressures from some of these arrogant powers, who still think they possess the influence they once imagined they had,” Ejei said.
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Erbil, Baghdad in talks to compensate victims of drone attacks: Official “Data on damage caused by drone strikes has been collected and prepared from all governorates, and we are in discussions with Baghdad to ensure all those affected are compensated,” Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw told The New Region.
Erbil, Baghdad in talks to compensate victims of drone attacks: Official “Data on damage caused by drone strikes has been collected and prepared from all governorates, and we are in discussions with Baghdad to ensure all those affected are compensated,” Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw told The New Region.
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PKK commander says Ankara’s mechanism for peace process ‘imposing surrender’ In an interview with PKK-affiliated media, Karayilan said that the Turkish government’s stance of asserting it will take necessary legal steps if all the group’s members lay down arms is “imposing surrender.”
PKK commander says Ankara’s mechanism for peace process ‘imposing surrender’ In an interview with PKK-affiliated media, Karayilan said that the Turkish government’s stance of asserting it will take necessary legal steps if all the group’s members lay down arms is “imposing surrender.”
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Gaza aid flotilla says vessels intercepted by Israeli forces near Greece The official Flotilla Instagram account issued an update saying that the boarding cew pointed "lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons" at occupants and ordered them to get on their hands and knees.
Gaza aid flotilla says vessels intercepted by Israeli forces near Greece The official Flotilla Instagram account issued an update saying that the boarding cew pointed "lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons" at occupants and ordered them to get on their hands and knees.
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US has spent $25 billion on war with Iran: Pentagon "So approximately at this day, we're spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury. Most of that is munitions," said US Under Secretary of Defense Jules Hurst.
US has spent $25 billion on war with Iran: Pentagon "So approximately at this day, we're spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury. Most of that is munitions," said US Under Secretary of Defense Jules Hurst.
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Iran parliament speaker warns of US plan to spark internal divisions, cause collapse "The best witness to this new enemy plot is Trump's positions, which openly divide the country into two groups, extremists and moderates," said Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Iran parliament speaker warns of US plan to spark internal divisions, cause collapse "The best witness to this new enemy plot is Trump's positions, which openly divide the country into two groups, extremists and moderates," said Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
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Lebanese president says complete halt of Israeli strikes needed before negotiations "If Israel believes it can achieve security through violations and the destruction of border village...
Lebanese president says complete halt of Israeli strikes needed before negotiations "If Israel believes it can achieve security through violations and the destruction of border village...
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US says seeks to ‘dismantle’ pro-Iran Iraqi groups amid lucrative reward offers "We have spoken clearly to what is needed to dismantle the Iran-aligned militias in Iraq and advance the U.S.-Iraq relationship," a US State Department spokesperson told The New Region.
US says seeks to ‘dismantle’ pro-Iran Iraqi groups amid lucrative reward offers "We have spoken clearly to what is needed to dismantle the Iran-aligned militias in Iraq and advance the U.S.-Iraq relationship," a US State Department spokesperson told The New Region.
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PM Barzani, PMC chairman discuss Iraq gov't formation The PMC is the official overarching body of the state-sanctioned Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), under which many of the Iran-aligned militias implicated in attacks on the Kurdistan Region fall.
PM Barzani, PMC chairman discuss Iraq gov't formation The PMC is the official overarching body of the state-sanctioned Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), under which many of the Iran-aligned militias implicated in attacks on the Kurdistan Region fall.
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Iran executed 21 people since onset of war: UN “At least 21 individuals have been executed and thousands of others arrested” since the launch of the war in the Middle East, read a UN report, citing human rights chief Volker Turk. 
Iran executed 21 people since onset of war: UN “At least 21 individuals have been executed and thousands of others arrested” since the launch of the war in the Middle East, read a UN report, citing human rights chief Volker Turk. 
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Iran pressure campaign disrupted billions in revenue, US says “The Treasury Department, through Economic Fury, has targeted Iran’s international shadow banking infrastructure,” Treasury Secretary Scot Bessent wrote on X, adding that “these actions have disrupted tens of billions of dollars in revenue that would be used to fund terrorism.”
Iran pressure campaign disrupted billions in revenue, US says “The Treasury Department, through Economic Fury, has targeted Iran’s international shadow banking infrastructure,” Treasury Secretary Scot Bessent wrote on X, adding that “these actions have disrupted tens of billions of dollars in revenue that would be used to fund terrorism.”
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US welcomes Iraqi PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi’s nomination “The US Mission in Iraq extends its best wishes to Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi as he works to form a government capable of fulfilling the aspirations of all Iraqis for a brighter and more peaceful future,” the embassy said on X.
US welcomes Iraqi PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi’s nomination “The US Mission in Iraq extends its best wishes to Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi as he works to form a government capable of fulfilling the aspirations of all Iraqis for a brighter and more peaceful future,” the embassy said on X.
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UAE to withdraw from OPEC to focus on ‘national interests’ The decision comes following a “comprehensive review” of the country’s production policy, and its current and future capacity,“ particularly given the ongoing near-term geopolitical volatility stemming from disruptions in the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, which are impacting supply dynamics,” the Emirati energy ministry said. 
UAE to withdraw from OPEC to focus on ‘national interests’ The decision comes following a “comprehensive review” of the country’s production policy, and its current and future capacity,“ particularly given the ongoing near-term geopolitical volatility stemming from disruptions in the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, which are impacting supply dynamics,” the Emirati energy ministry said. 
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Iran asked us to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says Trump  “Iran has just informed us that they are in a ‘State of Collapse.’ They want us to ‘Open the Hormuz Strait,’ as soon as possible, as they try to figure out their leadership situation (Which I believe they will be able to do!)” Trump said on Truth Social.
Iran asked us to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says Trump  “Iran has just informed us that they are in a ‘State of Collapse.’ They want us to ‘Open the Hormuz Strait,’ as soon as possible, as they try to figure out their leadership situation (Which I believe they will be able to do!)” Trump said on Truth Social.
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GeoSpace Ep. 27 with David Schenker: Iraq's militia problem demands decisive action as sovereignty hangs in balance In the latest episode of The New Region's GeoSpace podcast, Mohammed A. Salih hosted David Schenker, Taube Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute and former Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, discussing why Iran-backed militias' attacks during the Iran war exposed Iraq's forfeited sovereignty, how Washington can recalibrate its relationship with Baghdad, and
GeoSpace Ep. 27 with David Schenker: Iraq's militia problem demands decisive action as sovereignty hangs in balance In the latest episode of The New Region's GeoSpace podcast, Mohammed A. Salih hosted David Schenker, Taube Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute and former Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, discussing why Iran-backed militias' attacks during the Iran war exposed Iraq's forfeited sovereignty, how Washington can recalibrate its relationship with Baghdad, and
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Iran unveils reconstruction plan for 118,000 damaged private units “The reconstruction of private properties will be completed within roughly six months to two years,” Mohajerani said.
Iran unveils reconstruction plan for 118,000 damaged private units “The reconstruction of private properties will be completed within roughly six months to two years,” Mohajerani said.
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PM Barzani congratulates Iraqi PM-designate Zaidi on nomination Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani and President Nechirvan Barzani both congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination for Iraq’s top office.
PM Barzani congratulates Iraqi PM-designate Zaidi on nomination Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani and President Nechirvan Barzani both congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination for Iraq’s top office.
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