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Iraq is a key test of Trump's willingness to counter Iran

Business Insider 26 Jan 2025
Iraq looms as a complex test for the new Trump administration ... "I believe disarming these groups affiliated with Tehran is not a decision the Iraqi government can make independently," Lawk Ghafuri, an independent Iraq analyst based in Erbil, told BI.
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Iraq unveils massive oil discovery, bolstering global reserves

The New Arab 23 Jan 2025
Market specialists indicate this could strengthen Iraq's position in international oil trade ... This projection has generated enthusiasm among sector analysts, who anticipate substantial growth in Iraq's production capacity.
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Iraqi officials seek stronger US ties amid Trump arrest warrant

The New Arab 21 Jan 2025
Donald Trump's return to the White House for a historic second term has reignited scrutiny over US-Iraq relations, already strained by an Iraqi arrest warrant issued in 2021 for Trump ... It is more a matter of internal engagement within Iraq.
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Why Pete Hegseth is a perfect fit to be Trump’s Pentagon chief

CNN 15 Jan 2025
And Hegseth, an Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran, posed as a ... But the former US representative and CIA analyst, who did three tours in Iraq, came up with some of the most effective Democratic questions.
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Pete Hegseth Is a Test

New York Magazine 14 Jan 2025
... not be surprised if senators who are not known for their combativeness, including Kelly and the newly elected Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst who did three tours in Iraq, get tough on Hegseth.
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Iran's Khamenei urges US expulsion from Iraq, strengthening PMF

The New Arab 10 Jan 2025
"The PMF is a cornerstone of Iraq's security, and its continued support is essential," he added ... With the US and Iran vying for influence, analysts warn that Iraq risks becoming a battleground for competing powers.
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OPEC oil output falls in December on UAE and Iran, survey finds

CyprusMail 09 Jan 2025
It may soon be curbed by tighter sanctions from the administration of incoming US President Donald Trump, Goldman Sachs and other analysts have forecast ... While the survey indicates the UAE and Iraq are ...
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Iraqi PM to visit Iran tomorrow for crucial security talks

The New Arab 07 Jan 2025
Political analyst Ihsan Al-Shammari, head of the Baghdad-based Political Thinking Centre, described the visit as "crucial," highlighting its alignment with broader changes reshaping the Middle East.
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Iraq approves Basra-Haditha pipeline amid regional tensions

The New Arab 07 Jan 2025
Iraq remains heavily dependent on oil exports, with 90 percent of its crude passing through the Strait of Hormuz ... While the primary objective is to bolster Iraq's oil export resilience, analysts have noted the pipeline's geopolitical implications.
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Iraq marks Army Day amid calls for weapon oversight by military

The New Arab 06 Jan 2025
Iraq commemorated the 104th anniversary of its army's founding with a grand ceremony in the capital ... The prime minister highlighted the army's sacrifices in the fight against terrorism, describing it as the cornerstone of Iraq's stability.
photo: AP / Hadi Mizban, Pool
File - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al Sudani, center, chairs the first round of the negotiations between Iraq and the United States to end the International Coalition mission in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.
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Iraqi PM Al-Sudani dismisses regime change speculation

The New Arab 05 Jan 2025
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Observers warn of Israeli strikes on Iraq despite ceasefire

The New Arab 31 Dec 2024
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of factions supported by Iran, launched numerous drone and rocket attacks on Israeli military installations during the early stages of Israel's war on Gaza, which began on October 7, 2023.
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Thrills and heartbreak: The 24 stories that capture Michigan's 2024

Detroit news 31 Dec 2024
... But not all the drama was on the campaign trail ... But not all days were dark ... None bigger than when Ford Motor Co ... Slotkin is a former CIA analyst who served three tours in Iraq and was a top Pentagon official appointed by former President Barack Obama.
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Propaganda in action: Qatari media at the service of HTS regime in Syria

Press TV 30 Dec 2024
According to media analysts, their focus has largely been on rehabilitating the image of HTS commander Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, who previously fought in Syria and Iraq under the banners of Daesh and al-Qaeda terrorist groups.
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After Assad's fall, Iraq may break free from Iran's grip

Israel Hayom 25 Dec 2024
the concern that their hold on Iraq will continue to weaken ... Ultimately, in order to combat Tehran's influence in Iraq, the Secretary of State asked Baghdad to act to disarm the pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. US Secretary of State Blinken visits Iraq.

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