Sinan Mahmoud

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

Visit follows Iraqi PM-designate Ali Al Zaidi’s weekend trip to Kurdistan region

Wetlands will remain irrigated until after summer

Statement stops short of endorsement while stressing counter-terrorism, prosperity and sovereignty

Emergence of 41-year-old as compromise candidate ends months of deadlock but sparks scrutiny of his CV

Businessman emerges as compromise choice of leading Shiite bloc in Parliament

Washington says Haydar Al Sa'idi is wanted for attacks in Iraq, Jordan and Syria