US warns of potential attacks in Syria during Eid

Muslims around the world are set to mark Eid al-Fitr on either Sunday or Monday and the following three days.

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Iraqi interior ministry to assume security control in 3 provinces from military

Iraqi Ministry of Interior will soon assume responsibility for security in three additional provinces, according to the country’s parliamentary Security and Defense Committee.

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Iraq says will deport anyone posting content ‘offensive to social values’

The interior ministry described Iraq as “a country of generosity and hospitality” which respects all visitors and residents, but stressed that publishing such content is “completely rejected” as it violates Iraqi laws and traditions.

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Sudani urges swift budget amendment to allow resumption of Kurdish oil exports

The parliament hosted the Iraqi premier upon on his request

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Trump's return raises economic and security concerns across Iraq, Middle East

Donald Trump's reelection has sparked uncertainty in Iraq and the wider Middle East, with experts anticipating stricter US monitoring of dollar flows from Iraq and heightened pressure on Iran-backed factions. Iraqi political and economic analysts told The New Region they expect a shift in financial and diplomatic policy that could deepen Iraq’s economic challenges and raise oil market volatility.

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Iraqi officials meet NATO, French commanders to strengthen security cooperation and training

Iraqi security and military officials on Saturday met with commanders of NATO and French Forces in the region to reinforce security coordination and partnerships.

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PM Barzani receives Iraqi national security advisor

His visit comes amid heightening tensions in the Middle East and a day after Israel struck Iranian military targets across several provinces. Iran said that Israel used Iraqi airspace in the operation with the aid of the US military in the country

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Exclusive interview with Khalid al-Yaqobi, Security Policies Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq

Delving into the future of US presence in Iraq, Iraq-US relations, and Prime Minister Sudani's first visit to Washington. A conversation with Khalid al-Yaqobi, Security Policies Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq.

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Thi Qar's security leadership threatened by tribal conflicts

In Thi Qar, tribal conflict threatens the state’s security apparatus, and the government’s efforts to defuse the conflict is believed by locals to be misplaced.

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