Sinan Mahmoud

Iraq government spokesman says 'work is proceeding' to meet deadline

Detention of Ahmed Al Jabouri comes as authorities go after officials and business figures accused of exploiting public contracts

Strait of Hormuz showdown has turned Syria into an important partner – even for Iraq

Meeting of coalition hosted by PM Al Zaidi issues ultimatum to armed groups acting in solidarity with Tehran

Opec’s second-largest producer has been hit hard by continued closure of Strait of Hormuz

President of Iraq's Kurdistan region reaffirms support for 'stable and united Syria'

Relocation of troops and equipment seen as possible start of withdrawal process due in September

Baghdad has political will, laws and guarantees to attract investors, Transport Minister Wahab Al Hassani tells The National

Militants threaten to retaliate after 20 pro-Iran fighters killed in attacks on their headquarters in Iraq

Turkish President says state-owned oil and gas company TPAO would operate in the ​Kirkuk oilfield that is being developed by BP

Incident comes days before scheduled visit to Riyadh by Iraqi PM Ali Al Zaidi

Countries will form joint technical team and Iraqi delegation will visit Lebanon to examine how best to advance plans

Beirut wants to secure energy supplies, while Baghdad is looking for new export routes to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The deal would reduce reliance on Gulf export channels and the Iraq-Turkey pipeline

Agreement set to be signed in coming days, says Turkish energy minister