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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
      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
      Former Iraqi prime minister Nouri Al Maliki shows his inked finger at a polling station in Baghdad, after voting in 2021. He is again in the running for the PM's role. Reuters
      Iraq's Al Maliki wins endorsement of Shiite bloc despite Washington warning

      Unclear whether Mark Savaya has been removed from post as American envoy

      MENAFebruary 01, 2026
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