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Foreign troop withdrawal from Iraq 'accelerates' as deadline approaches
German forces pull out of Kurdistan region ahead of September 30 deadline for drawdown of US-led anti-ISIS coalition
Iraq foils drone manufacturing plot as pressure mounts to curb armed factions
Three arrested and equipment used to make weapons seized
German military ends mission in Iraq as US-led coalition prepares to leave
Move comes as part of coalition’s broader withdrawal from Iraq by September 30
'From weapons to life': Iraq’s battle for public opinion on militia disarmament
Baghdad is under mounting pressure to disarm Iran-backed militant groups, a demand that is still rejected by powerful factions
Iraq asks Iran for 'special status' to export oil through Strait of Hormuz
Parliament Speaker Haibat Al Halbousi makes request at meeting with Iranian counterpart Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Baghdad
Iraq revives long-debated plan to delete zeros from the dinar
Country revisits decades-old currency reform plan as oil-driven budget squeeze deepens
Drone attack strikes Kurdistan Prime Minister's office in Erbil
Counter-Terrorism Service reports two drones launched from Iran hit Masrour Barzani's office and intelligence chief’s home
Iraq seizes $26m cash and more than 60kg of gold in corruption swoop
Campaign has led to arrests of senior government officials and legislators, and the recovery of millions
Saudi Defence Minister assures visiting Iraqi delegation of Riyadh's support
Prince Khalid bin Salman stressed the importance of continuing co-ordination and co-operation with Baghdad
Iraqi PM seeks legal cover to bring militia weapons under state control
Al Zaidi's request for draft bill comes as pressure mounts to disarm militias by September 30 deadline
US troops prepare to leave Iraqi Kurdistan by September 30
Iraq government spokesman says 'work is proceeding' to meet deadline
Iraq arrests former governor and businessman over alleged graft
Detention of Ahmed Al Jabouri comes as authorities go after officials and business figures accused of exploiting public contracts
How regional turmoil and US pressure have drawn Iraq and Syria closer together
Strait of Hormuz showdown has turned Syria into an important partner – even for Iraq
Disarm or face terrorism charges, Iraqi leaders warn militias
Meeting of coalition hosted by PM Al Zaidi issues ultimatum to armed groups acting in solidarity with Tehran
Iraq struggles with July salary payments as oil revenue fails to cover budget
Opec’s second-largest producer has been hit hard by continued closure of Strait of Hormuz
