Iraq is poised to more than triple crude exports through a pipeline in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, as the OPEC nation seeks to alleviate the impact of the effective blockage of the Strait of Hormuz on its oil revenue.

Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.

Nashville SC winger Ahmed Qasem will play for Iraq at the 2026 World Cup as the country makes its first appearance in 40 years.

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President Trump expands Tom Barrack's role to special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq amid high-stakes Middle East diplomacy with Iran.

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Two of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed militias said on Tuesday they would begin handing in their weapons to the authorities, a major step in the new government’s effort to rein in militias that have long operated on their own even though they were nominally under state command.

By Michael Church June 2 (Reuters) - Iraq return to the World Cup for the first time since making their debut 40 years ago, having taken a lengthy route to the finals under a coach who is no stranger to the tournament.