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Iraq has legalized child marriage under the Ja'fari law, leading to a surge in bridal markets and black market sales of young girls, with human rights organizations warning of exploitation and abuse, including underage girls being sold and married without consent.
Iraq's newly elected parliament has elected Haybat al-Halbousi as speaker, marking a key step in forming the government amid ongoing political complexities and factional negotiations, with the process likely to take months due to the muhasasa system and regional influences.
Iran's IRGC seized a foreign tanker near Gheshm Island amid tensions with the US over tanker seizures, while Iran deploys naval flotillas to escort ships. Iraqi militias are demanding concessions from the US, complicating efforts to reduce Iranian influence. In Syria, joint operations target ISIS, and sectarian violence persists, with attacks claimed by ISIS-aligned groups. In Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the UAE appear to be negotiating a compromise following recent clashes involving the Southern Transitional Council.
Iraq's political landscape remains uncertain as factions vie for power, with Shiite alliances dominating the election and the absence of the Sadrist movement creating a vacuum that armed militia groups are exploiting, complicating the formation of a stable government.
Iraq's political factions are negotiating alliances after a recent election that resulted in a fragmented parliament, with key issues including the future of armed militias, regional influences, and economic challenges, as the country prepares to form a new government.
Iraq's political landscape remains uncertain as factions vie for power following a fragmented election, with key issues including forming a government, managing armed groups, regional influences, and economic challenges.
The article warns that the U.S. government, under Trump, may be using false pretenses, similar to past wars in Vietnam and Iraq, to justify military actions against Venezuela, highlighting the dangers of government deception and the importance of truth in decision-making.
The Tigris River in Iraq, vital for the country's ecology, culture, and history, is facing severe pollution, overuse, and shrinking due to dam construction, climate change, and mismanagement, threatening the survival of local communities and their ancient way of life.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani's alliance has secured a significant victory in the recent parliamentary elections, winning approximately 50 seats and emerging as the largest bloc, with the election reflecting increased voter turnout and shaping the potential coalition for forming the government.
Iraq's parliamentary election saw low turnout and a major boycott by Muqtada al-Sadr's Sadrist Movement, amid security concerns and regional tensions, with violence in Kirkuk and widespread apathy among voters.
Iraq's parliamentary election saw low voter turnout due to tight security and a boycott by the Sadrist Movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr, amid regional conflicts and political tensions, with concerns over legal challenges to the election date.
Iraq is holding parliamentary elections amid efforts by the U.S. to reduce Iran's influence, following years of conflict and violence, with the country experiencing relative stability and peace in the region.
Lukoil has declared force majeure at its West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq due to U.S. sanctions, halting its operations and risking a complete exit if unresolved within six months, amid failed asset sales and broader energy sector instability.
Lukoil declared force majeure on oil shipments from its West Qurna 2 field in Iraq due to US sanctions, impacting its international operations and leading to canceled cargoes, with the field's operatorship transferred to Iraqi firms to maintain production.
Lukoil has declared force majeure at Iraq's West Qurna-2 oilfield due to US and UK sanctions disrupting its operations, leading to halted payments and potential exit from the project if issues persist beyond six months.