Najaf is home to the Shrine of Imam Ali, the Prophet Mohammed's cousin and son-in-law, and is a pilgrimage destination for Shiite Muslims. Reuters

Iraq allows 40 Iranian flights a day to and from Najaf

Prime Minister's office clears services to holy city but excludes Mahan Air

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Beyond the HeadlinesWhat happens next after US withdrawal from Iraq?

Beyond the Headlines

Iraq confident it can disarm Iran-backed militias by June 2027, Foreign Minister says

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Kataib Hezbollah denies disarmament deal after US troops leave Iraq

MENA

US 'kicks out' Iran UN delegation as war talks stall

Gulf

Today's cartoonShadi's take on the departure of US troops from Iraq

Cartoon

Iraq hails 'milestone' and militias claim victory as US withdraws

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US soldiers prepare to leave the Scania military base just south of Baghdad in 2010. The international coalition's military mission in Iraq, led by the US, ends today. EPA
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The real power struggle in Iraq will start after the Americans leave

The departure of foreign forces won’t solve the country’s security problems

Comment

US confirms formal end of military mission in Iraq

MENA

Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights amid US sanctions pressure

MENA

Iraq prepares for new chapter after US troop withdrawal

MENA

Today's cartoonShadi’s take on Iraq importing petrol through Syria

Cartoon

Two would-be ISIS suicide bombers killed in northern Iraq

MENA

Saudi Arabia reach Gulf Cup semi-finals as Iraq leave it late against Kuwait

Football
The National

Today's cartoonShadi’s take on Iraq importing petrol through Syria

Our cartoonist’s take on Iraq importing petrol through Syria in a deepening of bilateral ties

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Two would-be ISIS suicide bombers killed in northern Iraq

MENA

Saudi Arabia reach Gulf Cup semi-finals as Iraq leave it late against Kuwait

Football

Iraq seeks US sanctions exemption for Iranian flights

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