
Iraq probes oil smuggling claims against Iran-backed factions
Iraqi factions face oil smuggling allegations in Jurf Al-Sakhr, where 180,000 residents remain displaced after 12 years of being barred from returning home.

Iraqi factions face oil smuggling allegations in Jurf Al-Sakhr, where 180,000 residents remain displaced after 12 years of being barred from returning home.

The charges are related to him heading an outlawed armed group and carrying out acts that fall under terrorism charges.

The Iraqi prime minister has visited Damascus to ease sectarian tensions from the Syrian conflict and strengthen ties

Iraq ramps up efforts to combat counterfeit currency smuggled from Iran amid fears of dollar smuggling and declining trust in cash transactions.

The Iraqi premier has removed the head of the country's intelligence service among dozens of other advisers and staff in his office to cut down on spending.

Iraq revives its national shipping line after more than 50 years, seeking to reduce reliance on foreign carriers as the Hormuz crisis drives up shipping costs.

Sheeb would be closed to passengers, vehicles and commercial trucks until further notice, two other sources at the crossing said.

Iraq tightens restrictions on Houthi representatives as Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi seeks to uphold regional security and strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia.

Iraq's parliament voted Thursday to appoint ministers and complete the country's government - including a deputy prime minister under US sanctions

Iraq’s prime minister rejected the use of Iraqi territory to attack neighbouring states during a visit to Riyadh at the start of a Gulf tour

Iraqi political parties have agreed on nine ministers and four deputy prime ministers, with parliament set to vote on Thursday after months of deadlock.

Two drones targeted an Iranian Kurdish refugee camp near Erbil, renewing concerns over air defences following the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.

The revised bill would restrict the PMF's movements, keep it away from cities and prevent it from rivalling the Iraqi army.