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A new era of partnership with Iraq
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities

Iraq is no longer the country it was 20 years ago, and U.S. policy should reflect that reality.
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BRICS News
· Jul 9, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇶🇺🇸 Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi says Iraq will announce a political cooperatio [...]
JUST IN: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi says Iraq will announce a political cooperation and economic partnership with the United States.@BRICSNews
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 5, 2026
Iraq Signs Five-Year Halliburton Deal to Develop Basra Oil and Gas Fields
Iraq signed a five-year agreement with U.S. oilfield services company Halliburton to manage and develop the Bin Umar and Sindbad oil and gas fields in the southern province of Basra, advancing the government's strategy to expand hydrocarbon production and strengthen fuel supplies for the domestic power sector.
Libyan News Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Al-Zoubi is in Washington to discuss security cooperation and unifying the military establishment with Boulos, the deputy commander of AFRICOM.
Al-Zoubi / Washington / Discuss / Security Cooperation / Unifying / Military Establishment / Boulos / Deputy Commander / AFRICOM
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Syria and Iraq sign technical minutes to boost cooperation on shared water resources
Baghdad, May 25 (SANA) Syria and Iraq signed a technical minutes in Baghdad to enhance cooperation in managing shared water resources, particularly concerning the Euphrates River. The signing ceremony came at the conclusion of a bilateral technical meeting attended by specialized delegations from both sides, headed by Osama Khaled Abu Zaid, Syria’s Deputy Minister of []
Tehran Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Iraq PM reaffirms good-neighborly relations with Iran
TEHRAN– Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Ali Al-Zaidi has reaffirmed that Baghdad's relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran are founded on the principles of good-neighborliness, mutual respect, and shared interests, while outlining Iraq's vision for expanding economic cooperation with the United States following the conclusion of American military presence in the Arab country.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
Iraq Approves Basra Oil Company Deal With Chevron and Qatar’s UCC on Strategic Pipeline Projects
Iraq's cabinet approved a deal between state-owned Basra Oil Company and a consortium of Chevron and Qatar's United Company for Commerce to develop strategic pipeline routes. The project aims to restore crude export capacity unused since the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline shutdown in March 2023.
AzerNews
· Jun 22, 2026
Azerbaijani and Kyrgyz representatives discuss operational planning
The parties highlighted the current state and future prospects of military cooperation between the two countries, as well as the importance of mutual exchange of experience.
The Epoch Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Iraq Eyes Oil and Gas Deals During Prime Minister’s Visit to Washington
U.S. companies have sought expanded opportunities to develop Iraq's oil and natural gas resources.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 28, 2026
Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran
Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran
The Cradle
· Jul 2, 2026
Thousands of Kurdish fighters join ranks of new Syrian army
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Qatar News Agency
· Jul 1, 2026
Iraqi President, GCC Secretary-General Go over Bilateral Ties, Regional Affairs
Baghdad, July 01 (QNA) - President of Iraq Nizar Amedi and Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi have discussed bilateral relations and ways to further develop them.
Middle East News 247
· Jul 9, 2026
Ghassan Aboud Automotive Partners with IVECO to Bring World-Class Commercial Vehicles to Syria
Ghassan Aboud Automotive, a subsidiary of Ghassan Aboud Holding, has signed a strategic distribution agreement with IVECO, a global leader in commercial vehicle manufacturing. The partnership marks an important milestone in supporting Syria’s reconstruction and development efforts while strengthening IVECO’s presence in the Syrian market. Through its subsidiary, Grand Auto Machinery Co. (GAMCO), [] The post Ghassan Aboud Automotive Partners with IVECO to Bring World-Class Commercial Vehicles to Syria appeared first on Middle East News 247.
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 5, 2026
Iraq Approves Preliminary Agreements to Study Strategic Oil Export Pipelines
Iraq’s Cabinet has approved the Basra Oil Company (BOC), Iraq’s largest state-owned oil producer, to sign a heads of agreement (HoA) and a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with a consortium comprising US-based Capital TI and Chevron, one of the world’s largest oil and gas producers, alongside Qatar’s UCC, a Qatar-based energy, concessions, and construction company, to [] The post Iraq Approves Preliminary Agreements to Study Strategic Oil Export Pipelines first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
The Young Turks
· Jul 6, 2026
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Mehr News Agency
· Jul 4, 2026
Tehran-Baghdad ties go beyond neighborliness
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described Iran and Iraq as two brotherly nations bound by deep historical, cultural and religious ties that go far beyond geographical proximity.
HESPRESS English
· Jun 21, 2026
Drone hub, cyber defense and Gibraltar: Inside the new US-Morocco security vision
The United States and Morocco are preparing to deepen defense cooperation over the next decade under a 2026–2036 roadmap that outlines expanded collaboration in drones, cybersecurity, military infrastructure and advanced command systems, while strengthening Morocco’s role in regional security dynamics. A central element of the proposed framework is the creation of a drone center in [] The post Drone hub, cyber defense and Gibraltar: Inside the new US-Morocco security vision appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 13, 2026
Iraq's prime minister seeks big energy investments on US trip
By Ahmed Rasheed and Muayad HameedBAGHDAD, July 13 - Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi aims to secure major U.S. investment in his country's oil, gas, and power sectors during a visit to the White House this week after the Iran war hammered crude output and state finances.Iraq's government is increasingly focused on diversifying international partnerships to better cope with regional instability, analysts say, an agenda expected to take centre stage during the July 13-18 visit.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
Nigeria-UK Defence Partnership Deepens as Nigeria Hosts UK Team
The Nigeria–United Kingdom defence partnership has received renewed strategic attention following a high-level engagement between Operation HADIN KAI and a UK military delegation in Maiduguri, reinforcing cooperation on counterterrorism, military training and regional security. The Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI hosted the United Kingdom Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Strategy [] The post Nigeria-UK Defence Partnership Deepens as Nigeria Hosts UK Team appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Daily News Egypt
· Jul 7, 2026
Macron, Al-Sharaa launch strategic partnership as Damascus blasts fail to derail landmark visit
French President Emmanuel Macron and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Tuesday announced a strategic economic partnership to support Syria’s reconstruction, as twin explosions in Damascus briefly overshadowed Macron’s historic visit but failed to disrupt a programme focused on investment and rebuilding. Speaking at a joint press conference in the Syrian capital, Al-Sharaa said Syria was [] The post Macron, Al-Sharaa launch strategic partnership as Damascus blasts fail to derail landmark visit first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 8, 2026
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Seeking Alpha
· Jun 29, 2026
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· Jul 1, 2026
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The Washington Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Funeral rites for Iran’s supreme leader shift to Shiite cities in Iraq
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
Selat Hormuz masih belum aman
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TheJournal.ie
· Jul 2, 2026
'We hit them hard, but we're getting along': Trump claims progress has been made in Iran talks
Since the US-Iran deal was signed last month, the sides have exchanged fire in the Gulf, underscoring the difficulty of turning the initial truce into a lasting settlement.
DW News
· Jun 27, 2026
Israel, Lebanon sign US-brokered framework peace deal | DW News
The agreement is the result of five rounds of negotiations in Washington. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on March 2, when Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes on Iran. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: â–şInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews â–şTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews â–şFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ â–şTwitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews FĂĽr Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #lebanon #israel #peacedeal #dwnews
The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
India, Indonesia reaffirm commitment to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across defence, trade, maritime sectors
On defence and maritime cooperation, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further expanding defence ties, including regular dialogues, joint military exercises, staff talks, defence research, co-production of new defence technologies, hydrography, peacekeeping, information sharing and defence industrial cooperation. They welcomed the elevation of defence cooperation through collaboration on the BrahMos missile system and the Air-to-Air Missile Cooperation Agreement.
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