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Sinan Mahmoud

Sinan Mahmoud

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Baghdad, Iraq
Sinan is a native of Iraq and he has covered Iraq for more than 18 years. He has previously worked for the Associated Press as a senior Iraq correspondent, covering economy, security, politics and daily life. As a freelance reporter, he also wrote for many Arabic and western publications, including The National. He holds a BA in English Translation from College of Arts, Al-Mustansiriya University, Iraq.
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Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black conducts a routine maritime exercise with IDF Israeli naval ship INS Eilat in the Red Sea following a previously scheduled port call, Feb 1, 2026. Photo: Centcom
Diplomatic push for US and Iran to keep region 'out of flames of war'

Several Arab and Muslim leaders urged White House to accept Tehran's request for change of location

GulfFebruary 05, 2026
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani meets the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, in Erbil on Monday. Reuters
Iraq's PM discusses ways to expedite government formation process amid stalemate

Mohammed Shia Al Sudani holds talks with rival parties in Kurdistan region who have each put forward a candidate

MENAFebruary 02, 2026
Prison clothes inside Al Shadadi prison, in north-east Syria. Thousands of inmates are to be moved to jails in Iraq where, authorities say, 1,387 will be investigated. EPA
Iraq begins investigations into ISIS prisoners transferred from Syria

At least 7,000 are expected to be moved from camps, Baghdad court says

MENAFebruary 02, 2026
Former Iraqi prime minister Nouri Al Maliki shows his inked finger at a polling station in Baghdad, after voting in 2021. He is again in the running for the PM's role. Reuters
Iraq's Al Maliki wins endorsement of Shiite bloc despite Washington warning

Unclear whether Mark Savaya has been removed from post as American envoy

MENAFebruary 01, 2026
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

MENAJanuary 28, 2026
Iraqi politicians gather in Baghdad for the parliament's first session in December, when Haibat Al Halbousi was elected as Speaker. AFP
Iraq's parliament postpones session to elect president

The country's two main Kurdish parties requested the postponement amid differences over choice of candidate

MENAJanuary 27, 2026
Nouri Al Maliki served two terms as Iraq's prime minister from 2006 to 2014. Reuters
Nouri Al Maliki nominated to form next Iraq government

Former leader is blamed by many for the country’s deepening sectarian politics and corruption, which he denies

MENAJanuary 24, 2026
Syrian forces cross the Euphrates and head for the eastern province of Deir Ezzor. Kurdish forces rapidly lost ground in clashes with Syrian government forces. AFP
ExclusiveIraq opens prisons for Syria’s ISIS detainees but wants EU to take citizens back

Security officials say US move driven by distrust of pro-government forces

MENAJanuary 22, 2026
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani said his government is in contact with the US and Iran. AP
Iraq seeks to mediate US-Iran tensions in Baghdad, PM says

Iran has accused the US and Israel of fuelling instability, while Washington has condemned Iran's clampdown on protesters

MENAJanuary 20, 2026
Kurdish civilians gather with their weapons in Qamishli, as the SDF calls for young people to resist a Syrian army takeover. AFP
Syrian government announces four-day ceasefire after new agreement with SDF

Damascus and Kurdish-led force trade blame amid clashes around ISIS detention sites and fears of a security vacuum

MENAJanuary 20, 2026
Civilians smash a statue of a Syrian Democratic Forces fighter in the city of Tabqa after the Syrian army took control on Sunday. Reuters
Iraq cleric wants troops sent to Syrian border to deter ISIS resurgence

Shiite cleric and former militia leader says threat should be taken seriously

MENAJanuary 19, 2026
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, left, and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi shake hands at a joint press conference in Tehran. EPA
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein in Tehran to ease tension between US and Iran

Washington has threatened to intervene if Iranian regime violence against protesters persists

MENAJanuary 18, 2026
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

MENAJanuary 14, 2026
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani is walking away from his attempt to remain in office for a second term. AFP
Iraqi Prime Minister drops bid for second term, clearing way for rival

Coalition says support for Nouri Al Maliki will minimise internal conflict among Shiite parties and facilitate smooth transition of power

MENAJanuary 13, 2026
Iraqi traders protest outside the Baghdad Chamber of Commerce on Thursday against new taxes and customs tariff. Aymen Al Ameri / The National
New taxes and customs tariffs spark unrest and fury among merchants in Iraq

The government recently approved a broader fiscal strategy to increase non-oil revenues and reduce the budget deficit

MENAJanuary 08, 2026
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