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(MENAFN) The United States moved aggressively on Friday to tighten the financial noose around Iran-aligned armed factions operating in Iraq, imposing sweeping sanctions on seven senior militia commanders accused of orchestrating a sustained...

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(MENAFN) The United States has imposed sanctions on seven Iraqi militia commanders it describes as “Iran-aligned,” accusing them of orchestrating attacks against US personnel, facilities, and interests in Iraq, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) On Friday, the United States imposed sanctions on seven Iraqi militia commanders described as “Iran-aligned,” accusing them of “planning, directing, and executing attacks against US personnel, facilities, and interests in Iraq.” The move...

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(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with the President of Iraq’s Kurdish Regional Government (KRG), Nechirvan Barzani, on Saturday during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026 in southern Türkiye.

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(MENAFN) Iraq announced Thursday that its oil ports have been temporarily closed following an attack on an oil tanker in national waters, according to local reports.

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(MENAFN) Iraq’s foremost Shiite religious leader issued a fatwa on Sunday, declaring that showing popular backing for and unity with Iran in the current context is a “collective duty.” The religious ruling, delivered by Grand Ayatollah Ali...

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(MENAFN) Iraqi security forces intercepted and destroyed two drones near a key facility in Basra in southern Iraq on Friday evening, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said Wednesday that Iraq will not allow its territory to be used to launch any threats against Iran, while also denouncing the military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel...

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Fairfax, Va, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AFCEA International today announced an upcoming leadership transition as Lt. Gen. Susan S. Lawrence, USA (Ret.), announced plans to retire as president and CEO following a distinguished period of...

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(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia escalated diplomatic tensions Sunday by summoning Iraq's Ambassador Safia Taleb al-Suhail to lodge a formal protest over what Riyadh described as "continued attacks and blatant threats" against the kingdom and neighboring...

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(MENAFN) The Islamic Resistance in Iraq — an umbrella organization uniting Iraq's pro-Iranian militia factions — announced Monday evening that it had conducted 28 separate military operations targeting what it described as "enemy bases" in Iraq...

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his formal congratulations Saturday to Nizar Amidi following the latter's election as Iraq's new head of state, the Kremlin announced.

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(MENAFN) On Sunday, Saudi Arabia called in Iraq's Ambassador Safia Taleb al-Suhail to address concerns over ongoing drone attacks and threats targeting the kingdom and other Gulf nations, allegedly launched from Iraqi territory.

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(MENAFN) Nizar Amidi has been elected Iraq's new president in a commanding parliamentary vote, securing 227 of 249 ballots cast in the second round on Saturday to become the country's sixth head of state since 2003. The Patriotic Union of...

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(MENAFN) Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir instructed the military on Sunday to increase its readiness in preparation for a potential renewed military campaign against Iran. According to a news outlet, citing military sources, the Israeli army has...

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Newark, N.J., April 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has announced that New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and be the featured speaker at the...

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(MENAFN) Iraq's Civil Aviation Authority has prolonged a complete closure of the country's airspace by an additional 24 hours, as the fallout from Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran continues to send shockwaves across the region.

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(MENAFN) Iraq announced the closure of its airspace on Saturday following coordinated attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, the Transport Ministry reported.

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(MENAFN) Approximately ten blasts were reported Tuesday evening near Baghdad International Airport in the vicinity of US installations, according to reports from Iraqi media.