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Iraq reopens Rabia border crossing with Syria after years of hiatus

Iraq reopened the Rabia border crossing with Syria in northern Iraq's Nineveh province on Monday, following years of closure due to security concerns.

20 Apr 2026-22:27
Iran to resume oil exports from all fields within days

18 Apr 2026-13:59
UAE summons Iraqi envoy after recent attacks

On Wednesday, the Emirati Foreign Ministry announced that the United Arab Emirates had summoned the Iraqi chargé d’affaires in response to attacks launched from Iraqi territory in recent weeks.

16 Apr 2026-00:58
Syria launches first export of Iraqi fuel

Syria has announced its first export of Iraqi fuel oil to global markets, marking a significant step in regional energy cooperation and supply chain recovery.

15 Apr 2026-14:15
Iraqi authorities move to contain massive river pollution crisis near Baghdad

Iraq’s environment minister said Tuesday that authorities have contained the pollution crisis affecting the Diyala and Tigris rivers, following days of emergency measures including water tanker deployments and coordinated action across multiple ministries and municipalities.

14 Apr 2026-16:18
Bahrain summons Iraq's envoy after drone attacks

Bahrain summoned Iraq's chargé d'affaires in Manama on Monday to express its protest over what it described as ongoing drone attacks originating from Iraqi territory, targeting the kingdom and other Gulf Cooperation Council states, according to the foreign ministry.

13 Apr 2026-20:04
Iraq's Parliament convenes to elect new president

On Saturday, the Council of Representatives of Iraq held a session to elect a new President of the Republic. Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al Halbousi opened the session after a quorum was reached with 223 MPs in attendance.

11 Apr 2026-18:38
First passenger plane lands in Iraq after airspace reopening

09 Apr 2026-15:04
Why the reopening of Iraqi airspace signals cautious stability

Iraq has officially reopened its airspace and resumed commercial flights after a period of disruption caused by escalating regional conflict.

08 Apr 2026-21:35
US embassy issues warning for Iraq citizens amid Iran-backed attacks

The US embassy in Baghdad has issued a warning to its citizens about the possibility of further attacks after Iran-backed armed groups targeted a diplomatic support center at the airport.

08 Apr 2026-20:29

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