Ali Mamouri Ali Mamouri was the Associate Editor of Iraq at Al-Monitor. Iraq | Feb 24, 2021 Iraqi prime minister is first among Arab leaders to receive call from US president US President Joe Biden made his first call in the Arab world to Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, expressing strong support for Iraq. Iraq | Nov 10, 2020 Iraqi officials welcome Biden presidency While Iraqi leaders and officials have welcomed a Biden presidency, there are worries about what direction US policy will take when it comes to Baghdad. Iraq | Oct 18, 2020 Iraqi militias defy government, expand networks and pressure Militias in Iraq are increasing their activities in response to the government's efforts to rein them in. Iraq | Oct 16, 2020 Iraqi cleric pushes for elections, new social contract, in support of prime minister Iraqi cleric Ammar al-Hakim, the head of Iraqioun parliamentary bloc and Hikma movement, is seeking to chart a nonsectarian alternative to the existing political structure. Iraq | Oct 8, 2020 Despite COVID-19, political crisis, Iraqi Shiites march on Karbala Shiites across southern and central Iraq are marching to Karbala for Arbaeen. Originals | Sep 27, 2020 Following US warning, Iraq steps up pressure on outlawed militias A warning from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has spurred Popular Mobilization Units factions to take actions against outlawed militias that are attacking foreign missions and troops. Iraq | Sep 24, 2020 US shakes up Iraqi factions with reported warning on militias The Trump administration has warned Iraqi President Barham Salih that it could close its US Embassy in Baghdad if the militias' attacks against its bases and convoys continue. Iraq | Sep 14, 2020 Sistani backs Iraqi government crackdown on outlawed militias Top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani backs early elections and calls on the Iraqi government to take action against the outlawed militias and mafia active in the country. Iraq | Aug 28, 2020 As Iraqi PM balances ties with US, Iran and Arab states, Tehran weighs next move Although Iran supports Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, there are signs it has concerns about his rapprochement with the United States and the Arab world. Iraq | Aug 24, 2020 Iraqi protesters brace for more violence in wake of assassinations The Iraq prime minister has vowed "by the blood of the martyr" to realize justice for activists who have been murdered. Pagination Show more Latest News Palestinian symbol protest clouds Eurovision contest Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 8, 2024 Israel launches fresh Gaza strikes as negotiators work towards truce Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 8, 2024 'A blessing': Rains refill Iraq's drought-hit reservoirs by Shwan Mohammed | AFP | May 8, 2024 See more Podcasts The negotiating details holding up a cease-fire deal Turkey’s former PM Davutoglu, who met Hamas leaders this week, outlines their demands for peace Turkey strikes LNG deal as Abu Dhabi’s Red Bird abandons British papers: This week in business See more
Iraq | Feb 24, 2021 Iraqi prime minister is first among Arab leaders to receive call from US president US President Joe Biden made his first call in the Arab world to Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, expressing strong support for Iraq.
Iraq | Nov 10, 2020 Iraqi officials welcome Biden presidency While Iraqi leaders and officials have welcomed a Biden presidency, there are worries about what direction US policy will take when it comes to Baghdad.
Iraq | Oct 18, 2020 Iraqi militias defy government, expand networks and pressure Militias in Iraq are increasing their activities in response to the government's efforts to rein them in.
Iraq | Oct 16, 2020 Iraqi cleric pushes for elections, new social contract, in support of prime minister Iraqi cleric Ammar al-Hakim, the head of Iraqioun parliamentary bloc and Hikma movement, is seeking to chart a nonsectarian alternative to the existing political structure.
Iraq | Oct 8, 2020 Despite COVID-19, political crisis, Iraqi Shiites march on Karbala Shiites across southern and central Iraq are marching to Karbala for Arbaeen.
Originals | Sep 27, 2020 Following US warning, Iraq steps up pressure on outlawed militias A warning from US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has spurred Popular Mobilization Units factions to take actions against outlawed militias that are attacking foreign missions and troops.
Iraq | Sep 24, 2020 US shakes up Iraqi factions with reported warning on militias The Trump administration has warned Iraqi President Barham Salih that it could close its US Embassy in Baghdad if the militias' attacks against its bases and convoys continue.
Iraq | Sep 14, 2020 Sistani backs Iraqi government crackdown on outlawed militias Top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani backs early elections and calls on the Iraqi government to take action against the outlawed militias and mafia active in the country.
Iraq | Aug 28, 2020 As Iraqi PM balances ties with US, Iran and Arab states, Tehran weighs next move Although Iran supports Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, there are signs it has concerns about his rapprochement with the United States and the Arab world.
Iraq | Aug 24, 2020 Iraqi protesters brace for more violence in wake of assassinations The Iraq prime minister has vowed "by the blood of the martyr" to realize justice for activists who have been murdered.
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