Biden announces end to US combat mission in Iraq Following a White House meeting today between US President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, the two side announced an agreement that the US combat mission in Iraq will end by Dec. 31, 2021. Jared Szuba | Iraq | Jul 27, 2021 US President Joe Biden meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, July 26, 2021.
Intel: US to announce agreement to pull 'combat troops' from Iraq Security will be at top of agenda for US-Iraq Strategic Dialogue today, and when US President Joe Biden hosts Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on July 26. Jared Szuba | Iraq | Jul 23, 2021
Sadr withdraws from Iraqi elections Populist cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has withdrawn from Iraq's October elections, removing his support for the government. Hassan Ali Ahmed | Iraq | Jul 19, 2021
Iraqi Shiite leader Sadr to sit out October election Muqtada al-Sadr also said he would withdraw his support for the current government and its replacement. Al-Monitor Staff | Iraq | Jul 15, 2021
Iraqi activists worry about election security Some parties that grew out of the October protests have withdrawn candidates from the upcoming parliamentary elections over security concerns. Mustafa Saadoun | Iraq | May 30, 2021
Iraqi political parties woo celebrities for election campaign Some of Iraq’s political parties seek to bring mass media celebrities on board for the upcoming legislative elections. Mustafa Saadoun | Iraq | Apr 30, 2021
Anbar tribes key to security, political backing ahead of Iraq's October vote Following the introduction of a new electoral law and with many of the region’s population still looking more toward their tribes for protection than the central government, Iraq’s Sunni-dominant Anbar province is likely to be highly affected by tribal relations and figures in the October elections. Shelly Kittleson | Iraq | Apr 22, 2021
No plans for full US withdrawal from Iraq, top general says The United States may be leaving Afghanistan but troops will remain in Iraq for the foreseeable future, the CENTCOM commander told Congress. Jared Szuba | Iraq | Apr 21, 2021
Iraq’s new political parties seek funds from citizens New parties have an uphill battle to compete in Iraq's political system. Omar al-Jaffal | Iraq | Apr 13, 2021
Iraq passes $89 billion federal budget bill The budget confronted issues of unemployment, currency devaluation and non-oil revenues and was passed as lawmakers prepare for October's general election; the challenge is implementation. Joe Snell | Iraq | Apr 6, 2021
Iraq’s general elections pushed to October The added time shores up Baghdad’s preparations for a more legitimate election process; but time is running out for protesters who fear the government will ignore their demands. Al-Monitor Staff | Iraq | Jan 21, 2021
Iraqi parties scramble ahead of new October election date The High Electoral Commission’s need for additional time to update constituents' records requires that the government postpone early elections until October, while political parties publicly oppose the new date and secretly support it. Omar Sattar | Iraq | Jan 20, 2021
Iraqi government presses ahead with early elections next year The Iraqi government is striving to make the legal and political preparations for elections in June 2021, amid multiple political and security challenges. Omar al-Jaffal | Iraq | Dec 9, 2020
France signs financing agreement with UN to support Iraqi elections The UN-France deal supports Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission ahead of early elections slated for next summer. Al-Monitor Staff | Iraq | Nov 11, 2020
Iraqi parliament votes on final version of electoral law Iraq's Council of Representatives voted on the electoral law, which, if passed, will put forward the program for early elections scheduled for next June. Omar Sattar | Iraq | Nov 2, 2020
Saudi Arabia’s race for Gulf economic leadership takes to the sky Sebastian Castelier | Gulf | Jul 13, 2021
Ancient fossilized fish found in Egypt that survived in hot waters Alaa Omran | Culture | Jun 16, 2021
NSO officials comment on Pegasus spyware affair: We are self-regulated on right for privacy, transparency
US President Joe Biden meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi (L) in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, July 26, 2021.
