
Baghdad Issues Ultimatum to Pro-Iranian Groups in Iraq to Disarm
Baghdad has given pro-Iranian organizations on Iraqi territory until September 30 to disarm, a deadline announced by the Iraqi government spokesperson at a press conference.
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Baghdad has given pro-Iranian organizations on Iraqi territory until September 30 to disarm, a deadline announced by the Iraqi government spokesperson at a press conference.
Iraqi officials report that the government is actively working to bring the weapons of various armed groups under state control.
The Iraqi government in Baghdad has denied reports suggesting a plan to replace the existing Kurdistan border crossing with a new route through Syria.
The Iraqi parliament has approved Zaidi as the new Prime Minister and voted in 14 ministers for the incoming government. The parliamentary session for the vote was attended by various political figures, including Nechirvan Barzani.
A former US diplomat indicated that the Iraqi government is facing increasing pressure to take action against various militia groups operating within the country.
The Peshmerga ministry has called on the Iraqi government in Baghdad to take action against terrorist groups that are reportedly attacking the Kurdistan region.
Traders are hoping the move will show the region may be less reliant on the Strait of Hormuz than initially feared.

The newspaper Independent Arabia, citing sources from the Iraqi government, published information on Wednesday under "exclusive" about a "foreign air landing in the desert".

The Iraqi government has set a deadline of September 21 for armed factions to surrender their weapons, a move aimed at consolidating state control over security.
Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, attended the parliamentary vote for the incoming Iraqi government.
A minister has expressed expectations for improved relations between Erbil and Baghdad following the formation of a new Iraqi government.
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) is reportedly preparing a multi-point plan as it seeks a role in the formation of a new Iraqi government.
Several countries have called on the Iraqi government to take action to stop attacks carried out by militias within its borders.

The Iraqi government has confirmed that an attack occurred this morning on the intelligence headquarters located in central Baghdad.
Iraqi government, Kurdish authorities reach deal to resume oil exports to Turkey’s Ceyhan port The Straits Times
Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, attended the parliamentary vote for the incoming Iraqi government, signaling engagement in the national political process.
Nechirvan Barzani was present at the parliamentary vote for the formation of the incoming Iraqi government.

Former Dutch Defense Minister Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert has been appointed as the UN Under-Secretary-General for Safety. This new role follows her departure as the UN envoy for Lebanon.
An official stated that no political ties remain between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) due to a deadlock in government formation.

The Iraqi government announced that US forces have "completely withdrawn" from military facilities under its control, following NATO's earlier departure, amidst ongoing regional tensions.

A drone attack by 'outlaw groups' targeted the Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad, killing one police officer. The Iraqi government has confirmed the attack.
The Iraqi government and Kurdish authorities have reached an agreement to resume oil exports to Turkey's Ceyhan port, resolving a dispute over oil shipments.