Iraq
Iraq’s Kadhimi risks pro-Iranian militia backlash
Counter-terrorism forces have launched a surprise raid against Kataib Hezbollah, blamed for recent rocket attacks
IraqIraq’s fiscal crunch risks a new political crisis
Borrowing plans only offer short-term help, as the finance minister reveals the full scale of the problem
IraqAttacks on Kurds may distract Turks from economic ills
Turkey follows up air strikes on Kurdish guerrillas in northern Iraq with much-trumpeted commando operation
TurkeyBaghdad sees an impossible economic dilemma
The finance minister’s medium-term economic reform plan does not address the immediate fiscal crisis
IraqIraq’s premier may try to negotiate US relabelling
COVID-19’s impact on Islamic State attacks and oil prices sets the stage for a strategic dialogue about US troops
IraqBaghdad may cite COVID-19 to combat protest renewal
Small demonstrations and clashes have resumed in some southern cities, as virus cases rise
IraqSectarian cabinet deals will anger Iraqi protesters
The new prime minister has proposed his seven remaining ministers, including for oil and foreign affairs
IraqOPEC differences could chill Saudi-Iraqi relations
Riyadh is taking a strong line against Baghdad and others failing to comply with sweeping agreed oil production cuts
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