Gulf governments silent as Iran, proxies mourn Hamas' Yahya Sinwar Regional governments have not commented on Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar’s killing by Israeli forces in Gaza, but Iran and its proxy groups mourned his death, vowing that the resistance against Israel will continue. Palestine
Turkey’s Erdogan meets KRG President Barzani ahead of Iraqi Kurdistan vote Barzani’s visit comes just amid Turkey's nascent attempt to use diplomacy, alongside ongoing military measures, to solve the 40-year-old Kurdish conflict. Turkey
Interview NATO deepens engagement with Iraq as US prepares to withdraw In an exclusive Al-Monitor interview, Lucas Schreurs, commander of NATO Mission Iraq, explains the scope of his outfit's mandate. Commander of NATO Mission Iraq Lucas Schreurs
Middle East airlines alter, axe flights following Iran missile attack on Israel Late on Tuesday, Iran launched more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel in what it said was in retaliation for last Friday’s assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Lebanon-based militia Hezbollah. Lebanon
Interview Iraq's Sudani: US troop withdrawal does not mean end of security relationship Mohammed Shia al-Sudani Prime Minister of Iraq
Analysis Iran’s Pezeshkian concludes 'historic' visit to Iraq with talks on trade, border security By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Iraq-China ties progress with Nasiriyah airport project Relations between Iraq and China are strengthening, in part due to Chinese interest in Iraqi oil and infrastructure projects. Iraq
Iraq aims to host first meeting between Turkey's Erdogan, Syria's Assad Baghdad is throwing its hat into the ring in hopes of brokering a historic restoration of ties between Turkey and the Bashar al-Assad regime in Damascus, as Syria's neighbors hope to return refugees back to the war-wracked country. Syria
Widow of ISIS leader sentenced to death in Iraq: What we know Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wife held Yazidi women captured by the Islamic State in her home, according to Iraqi authorities. Iraq
Analysis Baghdad silent as Turkey moves deeper against PKK militants in northern Iraq A drone attack on Monday comes amid widening Turkish operations against PKK targets inside Iraqi Kurdistan. By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
In managing water crisis, can Turkey and Iraq bridge gap without Syria? Turkey and Iraq need to bring Syria into the fold to resettle the historical water sharing problems between the three countries, according to experts and officials. Turkey
Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq The Turkish army's strikes are the first since the Iraqi central government’s decision to ban the Kurdistan Workers Party in March. Turkey
As Assad 'welcomes' mending ties with Turkey, can Russia or Iraq mediate? The stalled Ankara-Damascus dialogue is likely to see some fast developments, one expert says, though he warns not to expect too much thanks to complications including the upcoming US elections. Turkey
From Israel to Iran, Modi 3.0 eyes deepening of India's Middle East ties India refuses to be restricted by its former Cold War commitments; as with any other power or wannabe power, only self-interest matters, and the oil monarchies of the Gulf top India's list of friends in the region. Iran
Turkey extends flight ban on Iraq's Sulaimaniyah airport for 6 months The extension of the ban indicated that Ankara and the Iraqi Kurdish party controlling Sulaimaniyah had yet to resolve their differences. Turkey
Iraq's PM says Baghdad mediating potential Syria-Turkey reconciliation The Iraqi prime minister says he is in contact with the Turkish and Syrian presidents as part of reconciliation efforts Turkey
Iraq recovers over 6,000 stolen historical artifacts, government says An Iraqi official says the Iraqi government’s efforts to get back historical artifacts smuggled out of the country were focused on Mosul, which was overrun by ISIS in 2014. Iraq
Turkey’s Fidan says Iraqi Sinjar must be ‘clear’ of PKK presence The top Turkish diplomat’s comment comes as Ankara is ramping up its threats for a large-scale operation in northern Iraq. Turkey