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Published on 08:24 GMT

Iraq Calls for Military Overhaul Amid Airspace Violations and Regional Escalation

Watan-The war between Iran and Israel has exposed Iraq’s urgent need to enhance its military capabilities, especially in air defense. As Iraqi airspace became an unprotected theater for missiles and drones flying between both sides, the Iraqi government’s …

Source: Watan - Indeterminate
Published on 12:20 GMT

Iraq appoints new top judge amid treaty dispute with Kuwait

Outgoing Chief Justice Jassim Mohammed Aboud al-Omairi has stepped down, apparently for health reasons. [Getty] Iraq's top judicial authority has appointed a new chief for the Federal Supreme Court to contain a deepening legal crisis tied to political …

Source: The New Arab - Indeterminate
Published on 11:48 GMT

Iraq ramps up Umm Qasr Port to quadruple capacity

2025-06-30T10:30:06+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Basra Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port in Basra province is undergoing modernization to expand capacity and streamline cargo operations, targeting an increase in throughput from one million to …

Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate
Published on 11:17 GMT

After al-Sadr’s Boycott, al-Abadi Withdraws from Iraq’s Upcoming Elections

Following the decision by Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s Sadrist Movement to uphold its boycott of Iraq’s parliamentary elections, former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has also announced that his Victory Coalition will withdraw in protest against “ …

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat - Pro-Government
Published on 07:12 GMT

Iraq to build 5,000 houses in Basra

Iraq has approved a project to build 5,000 houses in the Southern port of Basra as part of plans to tackle housing shortages, the province’s governor has said. Asaad Al-idani told Shafaq news agency on Wednesday that the project has been awarded to a …

Source: Zawya - Indeterminate
Published on 05:06 GMT

Letter: Trump claims about Iran are like WMD claims in Iraq

Letters submitted by BDN readers are verified by BDN Opinion Page staff. Send your letters to letters@bangordailynews.com Remember the weapons of mass destruction in Iraq? Now another American president seemingly befuddled about the Middle East has a …

Source: Bangor Daily News - Maine - Center-left
Published on 07:00 GMT

Letter: Trump claims about Iran are like WMD claims in Iraq

Source: Bangor Daily News - Maine - Center-left
Published on 00:54 GMT

172 Preliminary Licences for New Industrial Projects in Iraq in May

By John Lee. Iraq's General Directorate of Industrial Development (GDID), part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, issued 172 preliminary licences for the establishment of new industrial projects during May 2025. Director General Dr. Eng. Ali …

Source: Iraq Business News - Neutral
Published on 12:46 GMT

Qatar Airways resumes operations in Iraq and Syria, returns to full flight schedule in Lebanon and Jordan

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways has confirmed the resumption of its full flight operations to Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria following the lifting of airspace restrictions in the region. Resumption and full operations Beginning on June 30, 2025, Qatar Airways …

Source: The Peninsula - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jun 29, 2025

Syrian authorities uncover mass grave near Iraq border

2025-06-29T22:17:37+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Deir ez-Zor Syrian authorities have uncovered a mass grave on the outskirts of Deir ez-Zor, a province bordering Iraq, security sources said on Sunday. The discovery was made on the …

Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate