Ali al-Zaidi

Security and sovereignty efforts in Sinjar

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Turkey and Iraq agree to Sinjar security plan and base handover

The Iraqi government has initiated a plan to centralize security and administrative control in the Sinjar region. Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced that armed groups in Sinjar, including those linked to the PKK, will

Iraq oil production and export response to Hormuz crisis

14 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Iraq and Saudi Arabia dispute rising oil transport costs

Iraq is adjusting its oil production and export strategies in response to a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz caused by US-Israel strikes on Iran. Initially, reports indicated that Iraqi oil exports had dropped from 3.4 mil

Iraqi government stability and security reforms

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Iraq PM Ali al-Zaidi sets 2027 deadline to disarm militias

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has initiated a series of administrative, security, and economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the nation. Initially, the government focused on internal discipline and aviation recovery,

Iraq advances $60bn deals amid coalition troop withdrawal

17 clusters · 117 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Iraq faces security and economic risks ahead of September 30 coalition withdrawal

As the September 30, 2026, deadline for the U.S.-led coalition’s withdrawal approaches, the Iraqi government has reaffirmed that the date remains an “immovable deadline.” Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has rejected proposal

Saudi oil export disruptions and security escalation

4 clusters · 1220 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Middle East energy: Bahrain oil discovery and Saudi pipeline repairs

Saudi Arabia has begun restoring operations to its strategic 1,200-kilometer East-West pipeline following recent drone attacks. The infrastructure serves as a critical alternative for oil exports, allowing crude to bypas

Iraq-Iran border security and transit management

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Iraq reopens three border crossings with Iran following security reviews

Iraq has begun a phased reopening of three major border crossings with Iran—Shalamcheh, Mandali, and al-Sheeb—following temporary closures for administrative and security reviews. Under directives from Prime Minister Ali

Lebanese diplomatic efforts regarding regional crisis

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Lebanon: Sheikh Al-Khatib meets US Ambassador to discuss regional crisis

Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, Vice President of the Supreme Islamic Shia Council, has engaged in regional diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in Lebanon caused by Israeli military actions. Following an eleven-day visit to

Iraq banking sector, corruption, and fiscal crisis

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Iraq considers transferring state assets to Central Bank to settle debts

The Central Bank of Iraq has continued its regulatory efforts to maintain financial stability following the seizure of assets from several politicians in late August. In early September, the bank reaffirmed that all depo

Iraq anti-corruption and whistleblower initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Iraq faces surge in corruption reports and auditing challenges

Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi has initiated a series of anti-corruption measures in Iraq, including the activation of a whistleblower law to protect public funds and expose financial misconduct. To improve oversight,

Iraq Zaidi: anti-corruption, narcotics, and militia pushback

36 clusters · 194 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Iraq recovers $1 billion in assets amid anti-corruption campaign

By late August 2026, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s administration is intensifying its multi-front crackdown on organized crime and financial misconduct. The ‘Dawn Raid’ anti-corruption campaign has achieved significant s

United States troop withdrawal from Iraq

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: United States to withdraw 200 troops from Nigeria

The United States has announced a deadline of September 30, 2024, to complete a total withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion. This withdrawal occurs amid signifi

Iraqi government militia disarmament dispute

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Iraq struggles to disarm pro-Iranian militias amid coalition withdrawal

The Iraqi government is attempting to consolidate military power by setting a deadline to bring all weapons under state control and restrict operations to official institutions. This initiative has met significant resist

Iraq housing shortage and land distribution efforts

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Iraq to launch million residential plots initiative in September

Iraq is experiencing a severe housing crisis driven by high land and construction costs, inflation, and the concentration of services in major cities. The Ministry of Construction, Housing, Municipalities and Public Work