Iraq
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Iraq and Iran Agree to Resume 40 Daily Najaf Flights 

The resumption utilizes a targeted U.S. government humanitarian exemption, excluding Mahan Air from the operations.

  1. 1 Eurowings To Launch Direct Flights From Germany To Baghdad
  2. 2 Al-Zaidi Unveils Six Pillars Of Iraq’s Sovereignty
  3. 3 First Autumn Rainfall Begins Across Kurdistan Region and Iraq
  4. 4 Iraq Sets 2027 Deadline To Address Uncontrolled Weapons
  5. 5 Iraq Offers Deeper Oil Discounts Amid Shipping Disruptions
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi chairs a cabinet meeting on June 28, 2026. Photo: Iraqi PM Media Office

Al-Zaidi Calls For ‘New Era’ As Iraq Marks Coalition Mission End
Iraq
30/09/2026
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration event in the East Room of the White House on September 30, 2026 in Washington, DC. National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15. Trump also announced that the last remaining U.S. military forces in Iraq will be withdrawn. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Kevin Dietsch / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump Hails US Withdrawal From Iraq, Praises PM al-Zaidi
Iraq
30/09/2026
Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief Ali al-Zaidi chairs a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security in Baghdad alongside senior military and security officials.

Iraq Reviews Security Readiness After Coalition Withdrawal
Iraq
30/09/2026
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi. Photo: Iraqi Presidency

Amedi Marks Coalition Departure, Urges Balanced International Relations  
Iraq
30/09/2026
Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)

CENTCOM Commander: ISIS no longer poses a systemic threat to Iraq 
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30/09/2026
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi. Photo: Iraqi PM Media Office

Iraqi PM Al-Zaidi Announces Official End of US-led Coalition Mission
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30/09/2026
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. Photo: Mark Schiefelbein / AP

Pentagon Concludes 12-Year Anti-ISIS Mission, Handing Security to Iraq
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30/09/2026
Faiq Zidan, Iraq’s President of the Supreme Judicial Council. Photo: Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council

Iraqi Chief Justice Hails Coalition Exit as 'Inspiring National Milestone'
Iraq
30/09/2026
Aerial view of Baghdad, the capital city of Iraq. Photo: AP

Italy Completes Final Troop Withdrawal From Iraq After 12 Years
Iraq
29/09/2026
Director Reed Van Dyk and cast members Hiam Abbass, Boyd Holbrook, Kenneth Branagh, Gheed, and Kalama Epstein attend the red carpet for "Atonement" at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 15, 2026. REUTERS/Arlyn McAdorey

Atonement Revisits Iraq War Through Forgiveness
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29/09/2026
Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, during an interview with Channel8. Photo: Channel8
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Sabah Al Numan Tells Channel8 Iraq Holds Full Peshmerga Confidence

Iraqi Armed Forces spokesperson Sabah al-Numan says Baghdad maintains a high level of coordination with the Peshmerga forces.

29/09/2026
The Kataib Hezbollah of Iraq.
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Kataib Hezbollah Threatens Al-Zaidi Cabinet Amid US Withdrawal Deadline

The armed faction warned that border crossings with participating nations could be closed if air blockades on Iran continue.

29/09/2026
President Nizar Amedi hosted Iraq's top leadership at Baghdad Palace on September 28, 2026. Photo: Iraqi Presidency
Iraq

Iraq Presidencies Assert State Weapon Monopoly Amid Regional Crises 

The summit precedes the September 30 deadline marking the formal conclusion of the International Coalition's mission.

28/09/2026
Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, during an interview with Channel8. Photo: Channel8
Iraq

Coalition Forces Hand Over Bases Ahead of Iraq Deadline 

Withdrawal from the Kurdistan Region has officially commenced.

28/09/2026
Kurdish lawmaker Dilan Ghafoor speaks to Channel8 on July 27, 2026. Photo: Channel8
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Iraq’s 2027 Budget Draft Advances With Kurdistan Salaries Included

Iraq’s 2027 federal budget draft has moved into the next stage of government review after the Ministry of Finance completed its preparation and referred the bill to the Ministerial Council for the Economy.

28/09/2026
Key Sunni political leaders in Iraq are intensifying consultations to consolidate positions and address ongoing legislative and governance challenges in Baghdad.
Iraq

Iraq’s Four Presidencies To Discuss Post-US Withdrawal Security

Iraq's top state leaders are scheduled to meet in Baghdad to discuss key political and security issues.

28/09/2026