Outspoken US lawmaker calls for dissolving Iraq's PMF in proposed bill

The proposed Free Iraq From Iran Act would see the Popular Mobilization Forces disbanded and sanctions placed on those deemed to be "puppets" of Iran, with Iranian influence in Iraqi affairs having long been a bugbear for the US.

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Iran slams US sanctions on oil minister

The “sanctions serve as "another clear proof of the falsity of these statements and another sign of its hostility to development,” said Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei in a statement. 

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Iranian FM condemns US decision to rescind Iraq sanctions waiver

“It is extremely deplorable that the US administration has decided to target the innocent people of Iraq by attempting to deprive them of access to basic services such as electricity, especially ahead of the coming hot months of the year,” Araghchi wrote on X late Monday. 

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Iran says US decision to end Iraq sanctions waiver ‘illegal'

"The US sanctions, the unilateral US sanctions, against the Iranian nation have no justification or legal basis." 

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Italy allocates €4.5 million humanitarian aid package to Syria

“As part of the humanitarian aid announced by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani during his visit to Damascus on January 10, 4.5 million euros have been allocated for emergency relief initiatives,” the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

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Iranian parliament sacks finance minister over deteriorating economy

Hemmati lost a vote of confidence in Iran’s parliament, where 182 out of 273 lawmakers voted to remove him from his post over the mismanagement of the country’s finances and inability to weather the financial woes

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Iran slams new US sanctions as ‘clear sign of hostility’ 

The sanctions are a "clear sign of the hostility of American policymakers towards the welfare, development, and happiness of the great people of Iran", said foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei.

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US urges Iraq to ‘quickly’ resume Kurdish oil exports, end Iran's 'malign' influence

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the need for “quickly” reopening the Iraq-Turkey pipeline to resume the Kurdistan Region's oil exports while discussing “reducing” Iran’s influence in Iraq in a phone call on Tuesday with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani.

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Syria welcomes EU decision to ease sanctions on economic sectors

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani described the EU move as a key step to help reconstruct the country and alleviate “the suffering” of Syrians.

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