Mohammed Shia al-Sudani

Iraq's foreign policy autonomy is influenced by the Popular Mobilization Forces.

Trump welcomes Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to the White House, backing the political newcomer despite al-Zaidi's previous chairmanship of a bank involved in alleged Iran financial flows, amid discussions on Iran-backed militias and economic ties.

Iraqi officials were arrested on corruption charges in a Sunday raid in Baghdad's Green Zone.

Iraqi security forces raided Baghdad's Green Zone, arresting several politicians and officials in an anti-corruption crackdown.

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has officially taken office, succeeding Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has officially assumed office, succeeding Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

Ali al-Zaydi is nominated as Iraq's new prime minister, a compromise candidate amid US opposition to Nouri al-Maliki.

Iraq's president nominated businessman Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate Monday, after US pressure forced leaders to abandon Iran-aligned predecessor Nouri al-Maliki, shifting regional power dynamics amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

Iraq's Shia bloc must choose a prime minister by Sunday to end a months-long political crisis.

Iraq's caretaker Prime Minister Al-Sudani and Al-Maliki discuss voting mechanisms to select a new prime minister.

Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout.

Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah will release kidnapped American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad.

US journalist Shelly Kittleson was released after being kidnapped in Iraq last week.

A US journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq. Footage of the incident has emerged.

US and Iraq officials report a kidnapped journalist was warned of threats. The journalist, Shelly Renee Kittleson, was turned back from Iraq on March 9.

Iran may target hotels in the Middle East. Americans in Saudi Arabia have been warned to stay away from windows. A warning has been issued to tourists.

Iraq plans to summon US and Iran envoys. The move follows recent deadly attacks tied to the US-Israeli war on Iran. A formal note of protest will be delivered.

Saudi Arabia launches a counteroffensive against Iran's allies in Iraq and Yemen.

Iraq arrests 47 officials, including 12 lawmakers, on corruption charges in an overnight raid.

Iraqi authorities arrested several senior officials and lawmakers in a major corruption probe on Sunday.

Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi took office in Iraq amid severe crises including oil exports collapsing from 4.188 million to 1.39 barrels daily, power shortages, and fiscal peril threatening economic stability as geopolitical tensions persist.

Iran reacts with concern to reports of a clandestine Israeli base in Iraq.

Trump administration leveraged U.S. financial control to force Iraq's elite to abandon Iran-aligned politician Nouri al-Maliki in favor of banker Ali al-Zaidi, exemplifying Treasury-deployed coercive diplomacy in post-war Middle East strategy.

Iraq's President appoints Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate, giving him a month to form a new cabinet.

Iraq's president nominates businessman Ali Al Zaidi as prime minister-designate.

The United States blocked a $500 million shipment of Iraq's oil revenues to pressure Baghdad into curbing Iran-aligned militant groups, marking the second suspended dollar delivery since late February.

King Salman and Crown Prince congratulate Iraq's new President Nizar Amidi on his election.

Iraq's parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president.

American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released by Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah after being kidnapped last week.

Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah releases abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson on condition she leaves Iraq immediately.

A U.S. journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad. The journalist had tried to cross from Syria into Iraq three weeks earlier.

American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad after receiving threats. Iranian-affiliated militias have targeted US facilities in Iraq. The incident occurs amid the American-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Iraq granted pro-Iran factions self-defence rights. This move aims to balance US partnership and internal pressures.

The US and Israel have launched an attack on Iran. Tensions are rising in the Middle East. A concrete next step is not specified.

President Trump welcomed Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi to the White House, declaring US military presence in Iraq no longer necessary and emphasizing economic cooperation through oil deals and job creation, with US forces scheduled to withdraw by September 30.

Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, were arrested on corruption charges in an overnight raid in Baghdad.

Iraqi security forces arrest several officials in a large-scale anticorruption crackdown in Baghdad.

Iraq transfers power to new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, the country's youngest prime minister at 40 years old.

Iraq's ruling Coordination Framework is collapsing after parliament approved Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's government.

Iraq's PM-designate is set to present a majority of his cabinet lineup to parliament for approval.

Iraq names businessman Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate to break a months-long political deadlock.

Iraqi President names Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate, ending a months-long deadlock.

Iraq nears government formation breakthrough after presidential appointment.

Iraq's Shia bloc rushes to choose a prime minister amid US and Iran scrutiny.

US journalist Shelley Kittleson was released from Iraq after a week of captivity by Kataib Hezbollah militia.

Kataib Hezbollah released US journalist Shelly Kittleson after kidnapping her in Baghdad last week.

US journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad. The incident was caught on CCTV. The kidnapping occurred on Tuesday.

US journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad. Iraqi security forces are searching for her. The US suspects a pro-Iranian militia.

A US journalist was kidnapped in Iraq. The incident involves the US and Iraq. No further details are available.

An air strike on a military base in Iraq's Anbar province killed seven fighters. The attack targeted a military healthcare clinic. Iraq's Prime Minister instructed the foreign ministry to summon the US charge d’affaires.