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Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan, speaking to The National in Dubai. Victor Besa / The National

InterviewKurdistan's Prime Minister calls for 'sustainable solution' for Syria's Kurds

In an interview with The National, the Kurdish leader also laid out his vision for the Iraqi presidency and relations with Baghdad

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France tells Syria fighting ISIS is ‘priority'

CommentIraq is moving to prevent the return of ISIS in a new form

Iraq's PM discusses ways to expedite government formation process amid stalemate

Iraq begins investigations into ISIS prisoners transferred from Syria

Iraq's Al Maliki wins endorsement of Shiite bloc despite Washington warning

Chevron chief says company in discussions with Iraq and Libya



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Former prime minister Nouri Al Maliki's nomination to return to the post was said to be based on his 'political and administrative experience, and his role in managing the state'. Reuters

Nouri Al Maliki condemns US interference in Iraq and vows to remain PM candidate

Former prime minister responds to President Donald Trump's comments as he seeks third term

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Trump says US will not help Iraq if it elects Al Maliki as prime minister

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US counter-terrorism chief Joe Kent, second right, in Baghdad, Iraq. Photo: Joe Kent X

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Iraq's parliament postpones session to elect president

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is committed to ensuring Iraq becomes a 'force for stability and security' in the region. Reuters

Iran-controlled Baghdad government cannot put Iraq first, Rubio tells Al Sudani

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Nouri Al Maliki nominated to form next Iraq government

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Iraq urged to do more to protect women after ugly incident in Basra

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UN set to manage Al Hol and other ISIS-linked detention camps in Syria

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ExclusiveIraq opens prisons for Syria’s ISIS detainees but wants EU to take citizens back

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Protesters hold up portraits of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a demonstration against the US and Israel near the Iranian embassy in Baghdad. AFP

CommentA managed US-Iran conflict will pose a constant challenge for countries like Iraq

This approach could yield tactical gains, but its regional repercussions remain open-ended

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Iraq seeks to mediate US-Iran tensions in Baghdad, PM says

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Al Maliki not expected to return for third term as Iraqi prime minister

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Iraq cleric wants troops sent to Syrian border to deter ISIS resurgence

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Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein in Tehran to ease tension between US and Iran

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Syrian army returns provinces held by Kurdish forces to government control

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Syria's Kurds granted rights in move that echoes Iraq

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Qassim Al Araji, Iraq’s National Security Adviser, has held talks with Iran's Supreme National Security Council chief. Getty Images

Iraq and Iran discuss border security amid continuous unrest in Iranian cities

Senior officials stress need to 'enhance co-operation' during call

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Iraqi Prime Minister drops bid for second term, clearing way for rival

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Hit squad recruiter for Sweden's Foxtrot criminal network arrested in Iraq

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Once America's favourite in Syria, Kurdish-led militia faces extinction

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Cherry on the cake: Iraqi filmmaker nominated for Directors Guild America Awards

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New taxes and customs tariffs spark unrest and fury among merchants in Iraq

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Iraq to nationalise Russian-run oil field as sanctions weigh Lukoil down

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Iraqi director Hasan Hadi won the Camera d'Or prize at Cannes Film Festival in May 2025. AFP

Cherry on the cake: Iraqi filmmaker nominated for Directors Guild America Awards

The President's Cake has also been shortlisted for an Academy Award

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