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News Iraq » Basra » Politics: Four questions on Basra and Iraq’s political stakes

News channel or source: https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/four-questions-on-basra-and-iraq-s-political-stakes/

Published on: Tuesday 11 September 2018

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: '48 Hours To Reverse It': Basra Leader Threatens Airport Disruption Over Iraq's Suspension of Iran Flights

News channel or source: https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/iraqi-airways-us-exemption-iran-flights-najaf-1822792

Published on: Tuesday 29 September 2026

Iraq's suspension of Iran flights has triggered political pressure and protests as Baghdad seeks exemptions from US restrictions AmirHadi Manavi Moghadam/Pexels A 48-hour ultimatum from Basra ...

News Iraq » Basra » Politics: Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/iraq-closes-southern-border-crossing-with-iran-amid-us-pressure-on-baghdad/ar-AA2fIu8v

Published on: Tuesday 20 October 2026

Iraq is in the spotlight because Iran continues to pressure Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. The US is pressuring Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.

News Iraq » Basra » Politics: PM al-Zaidi’s Image, US Flag Burned During PMF Protest in Basra

News channel or source: https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/944496

Published on: Tuesday 06 October 2026

Protesters demand release of detained PMF members as tensions rise over Baghdad’s push to bring armed groups under state control ...

News Iraq » Basra » Politics: What’s Next in Iraqi Politics?

News channel or source: https://www.aei.org/foreign-and-defense-policy/middle-east/whats-next-in-iraqi-politics/

Published on: Wednesday 26 September 2018

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 ...

News Iraq » Basra » Politics: Iraq Heads to the Polls Amid Political Fatigue and Regional Tensions

News channel or source: https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/Middle-East/Iraq-Heads-to-the-Polls-Amid-Political-Fatigue-and-Regional-Tensions.html

Published on: Wednesday 29 October 2025

Political fatigue, Sadr’s withdrawal, and shifting alliances point to a record-low voter turnout, complicating post-election government formation. Iraq signed major deals with GE, Chevron, and ...

News Iraq » Basra » Politics: Breaking: Drone strike targets oil storage in Iraq’s Basra

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/government/breaking-drone-strike-targets-oil-storage-in-iraq-s-basra/vi-AA2088Ro

Published on: Friday 03 April 2026

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 ...

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