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'Worry and sorrow': Middle East war opens old wounds in Kurdistan

Residents of Penjwen express deep concern over the ongoing Middle East conflict and its impact. They recall traumatic memories from the Iran-Iraq war and fear renewed violence might affect their lives. Many residents reflect on past destruction and emphasize the long-term impact on their hometown's infrastructure.

The Economic Times · 3h ago

Iraq loses $60 billion to Iran war as Hormuz squeeze hits oil exports

Iraq is facing significant economic difficulties as its oil exports are disrupted by the ongoing Iran war, resulting in serious fuel shortages. With over 90 percent of its federal budget reliant on oil revenues, Prime Minister reports a staggering $60 billion loss in oil income. Even as a key crude…

The Times of India · 22h ago

Iraq seeks exemption from US ban on Iran airlines

Iraq is currently negotiating with the United States for an exemption from the recent ban on Iranian airlines. This ban has caused significant travel disruptions at airports, especially in Najaf, impacting patients and students. Many Iraqis are expressing concern over losing access to medical treatment and the potential for long…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Asian Games Boxing: Sakhi Chaudhary loses to Balkibekova, Sumit forced to retire after knee injury during bout

Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary lost against Kazakhstan's Alua Balkibekova and Sumit was forced to yield his men's 70kg pre-quarterfinal bout against Iraq's Al Sarray Ali Qasim Hamdan. Chaudhary, who failed to connect her punches, was overcome by Balkibekova's strong right arm. Sumit suffered a knee injury after receiving a punch…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Turkey will hand over key base in Iraq in a gradual troop withdrawal deal

Turkey has agreed to gradually withdraw forces from a strategic military base in northern Iraq and hand over control to the Iraqi government

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Turkey to hand over military base in northern Iraq to Baghdad

Turkey will gradually hand over control of its Bashiqa military base in northern Iraq to Baghdad, Ankara and Baghdad said Wednesday, in a move aimed at strengthening Iraqi state authority and easing a long-running source of tension between the neighbours.

France 24 · Sep 24

Saddam Hussein used Oliver Reed and a James Bond director to tell Iraq’s story – but who tells it now?

From the beginning of his brutal reign in Iraq, Saddam Hussein could claim an unusual credit: film producer. After Saddam became president in 1979, his cousin played him in The Long Days. The film dramatised his role in a failed 1959 attempt to assassinate Iraq’s then-prime minister, Abdul-Karim Qasim.

The Conversation · Sep 23

Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat, sources say

Iraq has ordered the suspension of Iranian flights to Baghdad airport starting Wednesday at midnight. This decision follows US threats of sanctions against airports servicing Iranian airlines. Discussions are ongoing regarding the diversion of Iranian Airways flights to Najaf airport. Iranian flights to Oman have also been canceled, with ongoing…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat: Report

Iraq has ordered its civil aviation authority to suspend Iranian flights to Baghdad airport from Wednesday, Reuters reported citing sources. This comes after US threatened secondary sanctions against airports and service providers that continue to handle Iranian carriers.

The Times of India · Sep 23

Saudi Arabia-Iraq oil row: Riyadh denies buying 25 tankers as shipping costs soar

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday rejected an Iraqi claim that it had purchased 25 oil tankers, calling the information false. Basim, the oil minister of Iraq during a parliamentary session revealed that Saudi Arabia had purchased 25 oil tankers valued at an estimated $4.5 billion.

The Times of India · Sep 22