Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Zaidi Signs New Cooperation Agreements in Tehran Days After Landmark U.S. Visit – On July 23, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Zaidi Gets Warm Welcome from Trump During White House Visit Rebuked by Militias – On July 13, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: PUK-New Generation Alliance Formalized; PM’s Allies Criticize Militarization of Anti-Corruption Sweep; Millions Attend Khamenei Funeral Events in Iraq – On July 2,

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Dozens of Government Officials, Lawmakers Arrested in Anti-Corruption Sweep – On June 28, government forces conducted raids in Baghdad and elsewhere that

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Zaidi Replaces Central Bank Chief; PUK and New Generation Want to Take the KRG Premiership from Rival KDP – On June 21,

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Trump’s Envoy Underscores Urgency of Militia Disarmament; Asaib Ahl al-Haq Seeks to Reintroduce PMF Retirement Bill – On June 15, Tom Barrack,

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Zaidi to Advance Business Ties in Upcoming Washington Visit; Deputy Speaker Feyhan Calls for Halting Funds to KRG – On June 6,

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Three Militias Announce Disarmament Plans Amid Opposition by Hardliner Factions – On June 2, the Asaib Ahl al-Haq (AAH) and Kataib al-Imam

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Sadr Offers to Place His Militia Under Government Control Within a Week – On May 27, Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced the

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: PM Zaidi Assumes Office, Appoints Acting Ministers; New Coalition Seeks to Unseat Speaker Halbousi – On May 16, new Iraqi Prime Minister

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Parliament Approves a Partial Cabinet Led by New Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi – On May 14, the Iraqi parliament voted to approve

Key Takeaways: POLITICS: Washington Extends Conditional Support to Zaidi; Parliament Expects Vote on Zaidi’s Cabinet Next Week; KDP Lawmakers Return to Parliament – On April