Iraq
Party leadership shift may promote Iraqi Kurdish unity
The eldest son of revered guerrilla and PUK founder Jalal Talabani takes over in Suleimaniya
IraqIraqi-US strategic dialogue will offer no surprises
New headlines forecasting a US troop withdrawal need to be set in context
IraqIraq’s intra-Shia tensions could help Islamic State
A deadly suicide bombing on a religious holiday revives memories of former insecurity
IraqNew Iranian ambiguity on US relations carries risks
The seventh round of Vienna talks will be delayed until at least August
IranIraq cleric’s refusal to join polls is likely a facade
Unpredictable politician Moqtada al-Sadr denounced the government he helped to form and forswore election participation
IraqCOVID-19 wave could exacerbate Middle East discontent
Several countries in the Middle East are experiencing case rises just ahead of upcoming holidays
Middle EastA second deadly hospital fire will enrage Iraqis
At least 83 people have died in a COVID-19 hospital following an oxygen tank explosion
IraqWarring Iraqi Kurdish party leaders may make a deal
A serious struggle has erupted within the Talabani family over security control within their Kurdistan region domain
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