Iraq PM Zaidi's anti‑corruption drive and US oil talks

Timeline

1. about 18 hours ago

   [BUSINESS] 9 sources

   Iraq Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi pushes for US energy investments

   Iraq PM Ali al‑Zaidi visited Washington to court U.S. firms for oil, gas and power projects, seeking investment, pipeline deals and security guarantees after the Iran‑war hit Iraq’s economy.

2. 3 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 21 sources

   Iraq Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi visits Washington for oil and gas agreements

   Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi visits Washington on 13 July 2026 to sign oil‑gas deals, attract U.S. investment and discuss security cooperation amid regional tensions.

3. 3 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Iraq's High Judicial Council Offers Reduced Penalties for Corruption Offenders Who Return Stolen Funds

   Iraq's High Judicial Council will lessen penalties for corruption offenders who voluntarily return stolen state funds, starting with the large tax‑vault theft case.

4. 5 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Iraq anti-corruption raid uncovers billions of dinars hidden in drainage

   Iraqi anti‑corruption investigators seized 14 billion dinars hidden in a drainage ditch, part of a broader probe that has confiscated over 127 billion dinars and tied former oil officials Adnan Cumeyli and Adan

5. 14 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Iraq seizes over $11 million from deputy oil minister in anti‑corruption raid

   Iraq’s anti‑corruption operation seized over $11 million and assets from deputy oil minister Ali Maʻarij al‑Bahadli, who was also U.S.-sanctioned for alleged oil‑diversion to Iran.

6. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Iraq anti-corruption sweep arrests dozens of officials including oil deputies

   Iraq’s anti‑corruption drive arrested 47 officials, including MPs and oil deputies, seized $14 million in cash, and canceled a $764 million airport project.

7. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Iraq cracks down on corruption, arrests dozens of officials and seizes $14 million

   Iraq’s anti‑corruption drive saw raids in Baghdad’s Green Zone, arresting 47 officials—including MPs and a deputy oil minister—and seizing over $14 million in assets.

8. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 2 sources

   Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghaji visits Baghdad amid sweeping anti‑corruption raids

   Iranian FM Abbas Araghaji arrived in Baghdad as Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi led sweeping anti‑corruption raids arresting MPs, officials and businessmen over an $85 million fraud case.

9. 16 days ago

   [POLITICS] 10 sources

   Iraq anti-corruption raid detains dozens of officials

   Iraqi security forces detained 47 officials, including MPs and senior ministers, in a Green Zone raid on 28 June 2026 as part of Prime Minister Ali Zeydi’s anti‑corruption push.

10. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Iraq Prime Minister Ali al‑Zainati orders anti‑corruption arrests in Baghdad’s Green Zone

    Iraqi security forces swept Baghdad’s Green Zone, arresting MPs and senior officials in a crackdown ordered by Prime Minister Ali al‑Zainati as part of an anti‑corruption drive.

11. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Iraq security forces raid Baghdad's Green Zone, detaining officials over corruption

    Iraqi forces raided Baghdad’s Green Zone early Sunday, detaining seven officials—including five MPs—in a crackdown tied to anti‑corruption efforts by new PM Ali al‑Zajidi.

12. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 25 sources

    Iraq PM Ali al‑Zaidi orders anti‑corruption raid, arrests 47 officials in Baghdad Green Zone

    Iraq’s prime minister Ali al‑Zaidi launched a Green Zone raid, detaining 47 officials, including dozens of MPs, after testimony from ex‑deputy oil minister Adnan al‑Jumaili; assets worth $85 million seized.

13. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 28 sources

    Iraq Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi launches anti‑corruption raids in Baghdad’s Green Zone

    Iraq’s new PM Ali al‑Zaidi ordered raids in Baghdad’s Green Zone, arresting multiple officials—including five MPs—and seizing $86 million in cash in a major anti‑corruption crackdown.

14. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Iraq PM Ali al‑Zaidi launches anti‑corruption drive, militia overhaul

    Iraq’s 40‑year‑old PM Ali al‑Zaidi seized $86 million in assets, created an anti‑corruption council, and ordered Iran‑linked militias to submit to state control, prompting resistance from groups such as Kataib

15. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Iraq Prime Minister Ali Al‑Zaidi Declines Re‑election Bid Amid Cabinet and Central Bank Overhaul

    Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali Al‑Zaidi says he will not run in 2027 elections, dismisses the central bank governor and other officials, and prepares for a U.S. summit after a new security‑economic deal.

16. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi advances weapons control and anti‑corruption reforms

    Iraqi PM Ali al‑Zaidi pushes state‑wide weapons control and anti‑corruption reforms with full parliamentary backing, while the US supports the plan and schedules a mid‑July White House visit.

17. 28 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    US invites Iraqi PM Ali Zaydi to White House, outlines aid conditions

    US President Trump invited Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zaydi to the White House in mid‑July, outlining new aid conditions that include full disarmament of armed groups, a Starlink licence and priority for US firms

18. 30 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi to discuss US troops and economic ties in Washington visit

    Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi will visit Washington in mid‑July to discuss U.S. troop presence and seek deeper economic ties, including a proposed oil‑fund for Iraqi infrastructure and increased oil exports