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Ankara, Baghdad mull to sign a framework agreement during Erdoğan’s visit to Iraq
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has disclosed a joint work with his Iraqi counterparts for signing a comprehensive bilateral agreement which will pave the way for increasing cooperation in security and economy during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's visit to Iraq in April.
US and Iraq Resume Talks on Troop Withdrawal Amid Rising Tensions
The United States and Iraq have reopened discussions regarding the reduction of US-led coalition forces stationed in Iraq, with recent retaliatory strikes and escalating tensions shaping the dialogue, according to the Associated Press.
Israel pounds Gaza as Iraq urges end to 'cycle of violence' after US troop deaths
Deadly fighting and air strikes rocked besieged Gaza on Monday, as Iraqi authorities condemned the drone attack that killed three U.S. military personnel in Jordan, calling for an "end to the cycle of violence" in the Middle East.
Statement came a day after an attack that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan heightened fears of a wider regional conflict.
US-Iraq Talks on Troop Withdrawal Amid Regional Tensions
The United States and Iraq are on the verge of initiating discussions on the American military presence in the country, responding to calls from the Iraqi government to withdraw US troops, as reported by CNN, citing sources.
Iraq slams US after deadly strikes targeting pro-Iran forces
U.S. air strikes targeting a pro-Iranian group in Iraq on Tuesday claimed at least one life, drawing an angry response from Baghdad as regional tensions spike amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Protesters Stormed and Set Fire to the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad
Hundreds of protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in central Baghdad in the early hours of Thursday and set it on fire to protest an expected Quran burning in Sweden, Reuters reported.
All embassy staff in Baghdad are safe, the Swedish Foreign Ministry press office said in a statement, condemning the attack and stressing the need for Iraqi authorities to protect diplomatic missions.
Protesters storm Swedish Embassy in Baghdad ahead of planned Quran burning in Stockholm
Protesters angered by the planned burning of a copy of the Quran stormed the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad early Thursday, breaking into the compound and lighting a small fire.
Corruption, deep disparity mark Iraq’s oil legacy post-2003
The oil is pumped 24 hours a day several meters from Raghed Jasim's home in Iraq's crude-rich southern heartland. Gas flares from the field light the night sky bright orange, spewing acrid smoke; when the wind picks up, the 40-year old's clothes are coated black.
Ankara dismisses Iraq's 'baseless' objections to its anti-terror op
Turkey on April 21 summoned Baghdad's top envoy to defend its decision to launch a military campaign against PKK in northern Iraq.
Iraq unveils restoration work at ancient city
Iraq unveiled three monumental sculptures in the ancient city of Hatra on Feb. 24, newly restored after being vandalized by militants of the Islamic State group during their brief but brutal rule.
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