Iraq
Struggling Mideast states will call on Arab identity
Although the dream of Arab unity has been dead for decades, it still influences regional politics
Middle EastLow Iraqi election turnout may benefit pro-Iranians
Despite high-level calls for participation, few expect real change from the upcoming polls
IraqIraqi Israel row may help Iran, hurt Sunnis in polls
A conference in Erbil demanded that Iraq join the ‘Abraham Accords’ to normalise Israel ties
IraqJordanian-Iraqi diplomatic links will trump energy
Amman and Baghdad are working together closely on regional issues
JordanIraqi political forces gear up for post-poll deals
Factional manoeuvring, both licit and illicit, is in full swing ahead of the October 10 parliamentary election
IraqMilitias will court popularity ahead of Iraqi polls
Iran-backed forces have reinstated 30,000 members who had been sacked, just weeks before the October 10 election
IraqIraq’s prime minister will placate Iran ahead of polls
The Iraqi premier has paid a high-profile visit to Tehran, announcing several deals
IraqIranian Kurds in Iraq may face further pressure
Tehran has bombed the northern Iraqi bases of Iranian Kurdish rebel groups
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