US embassy in Iraq hit in missiles attack - report
The U.S. Embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad was hit in a missiles attack, Iraqi security sources said on Saturday.
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Iraqi oil ports suspend operations
Oil terminals at Iraqi ports have suspended operations following attacks on tankers, director general of the General Company for Ports of Iraq Farhan al-Fartousi said.
Persian Gulf reduces oil production by 67 mln barrels
Saudi Arabia, Iraq, the UAE and Kuwait have lowered their collective output by as much as 6.7 million barrels a day, Bloomberg reported citing sources.
IRGC attacks Kurdish positions in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces launched a missile attack on Kurdish paramilitary positions in Iraqi Kurdistan.
CIA arms Kurdish forces to spark uprising in Iran - report
The CIA is working to arm Kurdish forces with the aim of fomenting a popular uprising in Iran, CNN reported citing sources.
Iran strikes at least six US military bases - report
Iran has struck at least six U.S. military facilities around the Middle East since the United States and Israel began attacking the country on Saturday, according to a New York Times analysis of satellite imagery, verified videos and statements by U.S. military officials.
US base in Erbil attacked - media
A US military base in the city of Erbil, Iraq, has come under attack. According to Iranian media, the strike was carried out by a pro-Iranian group.
Western troops in Erbil redeployed in anticipation of possible US strikes on Iran
There are fears of possible retaliatory strikes from the Islamic Republic
Western forces to leave Syria by April
The U.S.-led coalition will completely withdraw its troops from Syria within a month, Syria TV reported, citing a government source in Damascus.
Iraqs parliament to elect new president
Iraq’s parliament will convene on Tuesday, January 27, to elect a new president for the country, Iraqi parliament speaker Haibet Al-Halbousi said.
U.S. weighs full withdrawal of troops from Syria - report
The United States is considering a "complete withdrawal" of troops from Syria following the collapse of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), as Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa moved to wrest control of the northeastern part of Syria, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Araghchi comments on U.S. withdrawal from Iraq's Ain al-Asad base
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is “pleased” with the evacuation of U.S. forces from the Ain al-Asad Air base in western Iraq.
Iraq plans to nationalize West Qurna-2 field
The Iraqi government has decided to nationalize operations at the oilfield to ensure its uninterrupted operation amid US sanctions
Media: Iran to resume gas supplies to Iraq by end of December
Gas exports from Iran to Iraq are scheduled to restart before the end of the year, following a suspension due to unforeseen issues.
Iran halts gas supplies to Iraq
Iran has abruptly suspended natural gas exports to Iraq, citing "unforeseen circumstances" in a notification to Baghdad.
First European flight lands in Iraq's capital in 35 years
A flight operated by Greece's Aegean Airlines had been the first European aircraft in 35 years to land at Baghdad's airport, Iraq's Transport Ministry said.
Putin: Russia intends to develop relations with Iraq
Russia and Iraq have long-standing relations, in the history of which there has not been a single dark spot, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Abdul Latif Rashid.
Azerbaijan and Iraq may facilitate visa issuance to their citizens
The second consular consultations between the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs were held in Baghdad.
U.S. backs Iraq plan to move Lukoil West Qurna-2 to American firm
The U.S. government is backing Iraq's plan to transfer Lukoil PJSC's stake in the West Qurna 2 oil field to a U.S. company.
Iraq rejects Lukoil's participation in West Qurna 2 development
Iraq plans to invite a select group of major U.S. oil companies for direct negotiations over the acquisition of Russia's Lukoil’s stake in the giant West Qurna-2 oil field.
