Iraqi writers’ union marks 67th anniversary with celebration of Jawahiri and Sayyab

Baath-era official known as ‘executioner of Nugra Salman’ appears in court

Hegseth calls Zaidi to discuss security cooperation

Iranian president calls Zaidi as PM-designate signals Iraq could be mediator

US offers $10m reward for information on Harakat al-Nujaba leader Akram al-Kabi

After 13 years

First commercial trucks from Syria cross into Iraq through Rabia

Zaidi meets Nechirvan Barzani as talks on government formation intensify

Iraqi dinar strengthens as Zaidi nomination and Trump backing ease market anxiety

PM-designate Zaidi visits Erbil to meet Kurdish leaders

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Abadi coalition calls US backing for Zaidi a ‘positive indicator’