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The secret Israeli bases scandal roiling Iraqi politics

Analysis: The discovery of two secret Israeli military bases in Iraq has ignited a political storm, complicating Baghdad's balancing act between Iran and the US

Paul Iddon
18 May, 2026
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Foreign firms tie return to Iraq to stronger security guarantees

Adel Al-Nawab
12 May, 2026
Iraqis are seen to be widely sceptical of Iraq's old and new political alliances
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Iraqi president nominates Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 April, 2026
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Change or continuity? What a new president means for Iraq

Winthrop Rodgers
21 April, 2026
Support for ex-PM Nouri al-Maliki has weakened significantly in Iraq
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Maliki sidelined after election of new Iraqi president

The New Arab Staff
12 April, 2026
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Creator behind AI ad of Iraqi poet receives death threats

Shahab Al-Sameer
25 February, 2026
“Iraqi society has become violent not only toward humans but also toward animals...heading toward a social catastrophe," an activist said.
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Rise in violence against women in Iraq amid calls for new laws

Mohammed Al-Basim
23 February, 2026
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Iraq needs a stronger presidency, says candidate Sardar Abdulla

Dana Taib Menmy
20 February, 2026
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Who is Hamid Al-Shatri, Iraq's contender for PM?

Dana Taib Menmy
11 February, 2026
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Al-Maliki's PM nomination deepens Iraq's political divisions

Dana Taib Menmy
09 February, 2026
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Iraq's political factions scramble to elect new government

Dana Taib Menmy
03 February, 2026
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Iraqi parliament delays presidential vote amid Kurdish rift

Dana Taib Menmy
27 January, 2026
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Who are the candidates competing for Iraq's presidency?

Dana Taib Menmy
14 January, 2026
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Former Iraqi PM Maliki emerges as leading nominee for seat

Dana Taib Menmy
13 January, 2026
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Kurdish divisions deepen as Iraq presidency deadline approaches

Dana Taib Menmy
04 January, 2026
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Iraq's parliament elects a new speaker amid national challenges

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 December, 2025
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Is Muqtada al-Sadr planning a political comeback in Iraq?

Mohammed Imad
18 December, 2025
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Calls for 'regime change' could now trigger prosecutions in Iraq

Dana Taib Menmy
11 December, 2025
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From votes to vetoes: The race for Iraq's next prime minister

Dana Taib Menmy
25 November, 2025
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Iraq election commission announces final results, PM bloc winner

Dana Taib Menmy
18 November, 2025
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After six times, does Iraq's 11 November elections matter?

Dana Taib Menmy
11 November, 2025