Ali Falih Al-Zaidi
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- Oct 12
PKK militants vacate four camps in northern Iraq as Turkey peace process advances
Turkish security sources, as reported by Anadolu, say the PKK vacated four camps in northern Iraq on 8 October. The withdrawal follows Turkey's parliament passing a conditional pardon law in August that takes effect only once disarmament is confirmed.
- Oct 3
Iraq secures US sanctions waiver allowing 40 daily Iranian flights to Najaf
The United States approved an exemption allowing Iranian carriers to operate up to 40 daily flights to Najaf International Airport, restoring pilgrimage air routes halted by aviation sanctions.
- Sep 27
US and coalition troops complete Iraq withdrawal after 12-year anti-ISIS mission
The United States and coalition partners concluded Operation Inherent Resolve on September 30, ending foreign military presence at Erbil Air Base and handing full security control to Baghdad.
- Sep 25
Turkey agrees to transfer Bashiqa military base in northern Iraq to Baghdad
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi agreed in New York to a phased handover of the Bashiqa-Zilkan base as Iraq restores federal authority in Sinjar.
- Sep 13
Saudi Arabia closes East-West pipeline following drone attacks launched from Iraq
Saudi Arabia halted flows along its 7-million-barrel-per-day East-West pipeline after drone strikes from southern Iraq hit pumping stations, prompting Baghdad to close three border crossings with Iran and dismiss a regional military commander.
- Jul 29
Iran fires ballistic missiles at US base in Jordan, US and Saudi Arabia hit back in Iraq as three‑day lull ends
Iran launched up to four ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan on 28 July 2026, all intercepted, prompting joint US‑Saudi airstrikes on Iran‑aligned groups in eastern Iraq within hours.
- Jul 24
US strikes Iran for 13th night, Houthis hit Saudi tankers as oil surges past $100
US Central Command said the 13th night of strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran launched drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, and Houthi rebels struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.