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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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Smoke rises in Tehran following an explosion after Israel and the US launched strikes. Reuters
Iraq risks being pulled into conflict after two Iran-aligned fighters killed

Three powerful militias join fight in retaliation for missile strike on bases in Jurf Al Sakhar, south of Baghdad

MENAFebruary 28, 2026
Russia has been accused of recruiting people from the Middle East and Africa to join the war against Ukraine. AFP
Young Iraqis tricked into joining Russia's war in Ukraine

Iraq charges 17 over work or study visas that 'transform into recruitment contracts'

MENAFebruary 26, 2026
Newly graduated officers take part in Iraq's Army Day celebrations in Baghdad on January 6. AFP
Iraq's Defence Ministry mourns loss of eight soldiers in road accident

Defence Ministry says several civilians also died in incident west of Baghdad

MENAFebruary 25, 2026
The closure of Baghdad International Airport has caused widespread disruption. Travellers are advised to check with airlines for flight updates. AFP
Baghdad International Airport temporarily closed due to 'technical malfunction'

Transport Ministry denied any security warnings leading to the closure

MENAFebruary 25, 2026
A boy swims to cool off amid high temperatures near Nahr Bin Umar oil field, in Basra. Iraq's main producing fields are in the south of the country. Reuters
US oil companies return to Iraq as Trump administration increases its footprint in the country

Agreement between Chevron and Basrah Oil Company signed at Baghdad ceremony overseen by Iraq's Prime Minister Al Sudani and US envoy Barrack

EnergyFebruary 23, 2026
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, centre, observes the 105th Iraqi Army Day celebrations in Baghdad. Getty Images
Iraq’s PM signals shift: Nouri Al Maliki’s candidacy faces uncertain future

US has warned against his return while rival factions intensify opposition

MENAFebruary 22, 2026
Iraq Economy shorthand
Special reportHow oil-dependent Iraq can no longer pay the bills

The price of crude is down – meaning there’s not enough revenue to support a sprawling public sector. Can the next government (and the wait goes on) find the political courage to cut it down to size?

MENAFebruary 20, 2026
Nouri Al Maliki is backed by Iraq's Co-ordination Framework. AFP
Iraq faces US sanctions threat amid talks to form new government

Washington opposes move by parliamentary alliance to nominate Nouri Al Maliki as prime minister

MENAFebruary 19, 2026
The West Qurna-2 oilfield in southern Basra, Iraq, in April 2017. Reuters
Iraq reaches settlement with Russia’s Lukoil over West Qurna-2 oilfield

Lukoil declared force majeure at the field in November after being hit by US sanctions

MENAFebruary 17, 2026
About 5,700 adult male ISIS fighters have been moved from Syria to Iraq. Reuters
Dozens of minors among ISIS prisoners transferred from Syria to Iraq

Minors will be placed in rehabilitation centres and referred to Iraq's Juvenile Investigation Court

MENAFebruary 17, 2026
A US military escort for buses transporting ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq. Reuters
Dozens of Europeans among ISIS prisoners transferred from Syria to Iraq

Nationalities of the more than 5,000 detainees transferred so far obtained by The National

MENAFebruary 12, 2026
West Qurna-2 is one of the world’s largest oilfields and produces an estimated 460,000 to 480,000 bpd. Reuters
Iraq tightens control of West Qurna-2 oilfield as sanctions force Lukoil retreat

Baghdad hires interim operators for site with about 14 billion barrels in reserves

EnergyFebruary 10, 2026
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
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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
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