Archive - Iraq Horizons

Weekly roundup: Sudani leads new parliamentary bloc amidst regional tensions

Prime Minister forms new parliamentary bloc. Parliament holds second reading of PMC draft law. Parliamentary pushback on Khor Abdullah maritime…

4 hrs ago

Momentum builds to approve revised Hashd law

Analysis of parliament's proposed amendments.

Jul 17

Sudani asserts competitive edge with new parliamentary bloc

The Construction and Development bloc includes significant defections from Maliki's State of Law coalition.

Jul 16

Weekly roundup: Baghdad and Erbil discuss security and salaries

Iraq commemorates Ashura. Head of Turkish MIT travels to Baghdad. Speaker and National Security Advisor visit Erbil. New head of Federal Supreme Court…

Jul 11

Iraq’s budget execution slows sharply amid budget approval delays

Average total monthly expenditures fell by 25% compared to in 2024.

Jul 9

Iraq reaffirms November elections despite regional tensions and Sadr boycott

Political leadership says the vote will be held on time.

Jul 8

Weekly roundup: New Federal Supreme Court head appointed

New head of Federal Supreme Court appointed. Sadr and Abadi reaffirm electoral boycott. New Baghdad governor appointed. Speaker travels to Turkey…

Jul 4

Will a new Supreme Court head impact Iraq’s political dynamics?

The court may decide to undertake a review of previous rulings.

Jul 1

June 2025

Weekly roundup: Iraq welcomes ceasefire in the region

Four presidencies meet. IHEC head meets with President. Iraq welcomes Israel-Iran ceasefire. Foreign Minister attends OIC meeting. Head of Judiciary…

Jun 27

Head of Supreme Court expected to be replaced soon

Jasim Al-Omayri's retirement request expected to be approved next week.

Jun 26

2024 budget spending reveals contained deficit but missed investment targets

After months of delay, the Ministry of Finance has finally released the 2024 end-of-year budget execution figures.

Jun 25

Weekly roundup: Iraq pushes for diplomatic solution to Iran-Israel conflict

Grand Ayatollah Sistani issues two statements on Iran-Israel conflict. Iraqi officials discuss regional developments. Iraq pushes for diplomatic…

Jun 20

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