Iraq’s Prime Minister, Iran-Backed Militias Set for Difficult Negotiations After Election

No party won enough seats to form a government on its own, likely setting up months of talks to select the next leader.

What Lies Ahead In Iraq: The Hard Task Of Forming A Government

Following Iraq's parliamentary election this week, the complex and often lengthy task of choosing the country's next leader ...

Iraq’s Prime Minister Leads in Elections, but May Struggle to Form Government

Mohammed al-Sudani pitches himself as someone who can keep Iranian influence in check, but his vote share may not be big ...

Exclusive: Lukoil declares force majeure in Iraq over US sanctions, sources say

Lukoil declared force majeure at its Iraqi oil field, sources told Reuters on Monday, and Bulgaria was poised to seize its ...

Iraq votes for new parliament amid U.S. pressure to counter Iran's influence

Iraqis are awaiting the preliminary results of Tuesday's election for a new parliament, as Washington watches closely and pressures Iraq's government to curb neighboring Iran's influence.

Iraq’s displaced Yazidis and security forces cast ballots in early voting in parliament election

Members of the Iraqi security forces and displaced people are casting their ballots in early voting in the country's ...
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Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council urges swift formation of new parliament and government

The Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq urged winning parties to expedite talks to form the new parliament and government within ...

Iraq War veteran talks about life after war

This Veterans Day, NPR's Leila Fadel sits down for a conversation with reporter Quil Lawrence and Iraq War veteran Dave ...