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Politics · Middle EastRussia welcomes US troop withdrawal from Iraq
Russia's Foreign Ministry has welcomed the withdrawal of US and coalition forces from Iraq. Moscow stated that Iraq's army and security forces are capable of independently strengthening the country's defense capabilities and ensuring national security. The ministry also commented that the 2003 US invasion led to decades of instability in the Middle East.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS troops leave Iraq, raising security concerns
The US military has concluded its mission in Iraq, sparking concerns among experts and Iraqi officials about a potential security vacuum. There are warnings that Iran and the Islamic State group could exploit the situation, with Iraq's foreign minister specifically raising the threat of ISIS infiltration from Syria.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran's Revolutionary Guards call US Iraq withdrawal 'historic victory'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared the withdrawal of US forces from Iraq a 'historic victory'. The statement also called for the departure of American troops from the entire Middle East and linked the withdrawal to avenging Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastItaly completes 12-year military withdrawal from Iraq
Italy has concluded its 12-year military presence in Iraq, with the final troops returning home. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated this marks a new phase in bilateral relations, with the withdrawal completed before the September 30 deadline.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS troops to complete Iraq withdrawal by September 30
The United States is set to complete its military withdrawal from Iraq by September 30, with hundreds of remaining troops to depart. The Iraqi government has linked this withdrawal to an ultimatum for militias to lay down their weapons, but most have signalled they will not disarm.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastYemen's Houthis aided Iraqi militias in Saudi oil facility attacks, officials say
Regional officials state that Yemen's Houthi rebels assisted Iraqi militias in planning and executing drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities in July. The US and Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesUS State Department approves $800 million Iraq helicopter sale
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $800 million sale of military helicopters and related equipment to Iraq. The deal aims to enhance Iraq's defence capabilities and is expected to involve Bell Textron as the main contractor.
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Politics · Middle EastUS revokes visa of Iraqi official honored by Biden
The United States has revoked the visa of Taif Sami Mohammed, an Iraqi national previously honored by the Biden administration. She has been placed on the FBI's Terror Watchlist, prompting the visa cancellation.
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Brigadier general killed in Baghdad illegal housing crackdown shooting
A crackdown on illegal housing structures in Baghdad turned deadly on Thursday when Iraqi military personnel and municipal workers came under fire. A brigadier general was killed and five other people were wounded in the incident.
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Politics · Middle EastIran Grants Iraq Special Passage for Oil Tankers Through Hormuz
Iran has granted special permission for Iraqi oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, following repeated requests from Baghdad. This comes as Iraq's crude oil exports have fallen sharply, and the country is exploring alternative, costly export routes.
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