News Iraq » Basra » Politics: Four questions on Basra and Iraq’s political stakes
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi faces calls to quit after deadly protests in southern Basra crushed his fledgling, and vital, alliance with a popular Shiite cleric. With the new parliament set to ...
News Iraq » Basra » Politics: Four people dead as Shia rivals exchange fire in Iraq's Basra
Two militiamen from cleric Muqtada al Sadr's Saraya al Salam group and another two from Asaib Ahl al Haq paramilitary group were killed in tit-for-tat attacks.
News Iraq » Basra » Politics: Breaking: Drone strike targets oil storage in Iraq’s Basra
A drone strike has targeted oil storage facilities in Basra, Iraq, raising concerns over disruptions in the country’s key energy infrastructure. Authorities reported damage to storage tanks, though no ...
News Iraq » Basra » Politics: What’s Next in Iraqi Politics?
After months of delays, Iraq is finally moving forward with the formation of its new government. On September 15, the new Iraqi parliament selected Mohammed al-Halbousi to be speaker. While some ...
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