Sinan Mahmoud

Strait of Hormuz closure has badly affected Baghdad's revenue, forcing its economy into free fall

Pressure from Washington has borne fruit, with three groups already beginning process of placing weapons under state control

Adnan Al Jumaili arrested as authorities probe kickbacks and embezzlement in refinery contracts

Asaib Ahl Al Haq and Imam Ali Brigades say they will disengage from Popular Mobilisation Forces

Detention coincides with orders from Prime Minister Al Zaidi to form anti-fraud council

Move comes as government seeks tighter control over state spending

Proposal raises debate as Baghdad balances Washington’s demands, Tehran’s influence and regional tensions

Officials say device exploded during field sweep outside northern city of Mosul

Iraq says no signs of attack detected so far and calls for Saudi co-operation in investigating the incident

Al Zaidi submitted partial list of proposed cabinet members as talks on remaining positions continue

PM-designate Ali Al Zaidi to present his cabinet on Thursday

Tehran is said to be uneasy over incoming Iraqi PM Ali Al Zaidi’s backing from Washington and regional allies

Find at Qurnain Block by Chinese company Zhenhua holds potential reserves of 8.8 billion barrels

Akram Al Kaabi’s defence of pro-Iran factions poses a challenge to incoming PM Ali Al Zaidi

Prime minister-designate Ali Al Zaidi set to submit his cabinet line-up to parliament next week