The Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq have highlighted the importance of expanding mutual military cooperation in a bid to boost the two neighbors’ defense capabilities. Iran’s military attaché Brigadier General Mostafa Moradian and Iraq’s Defense Minister Najah al-Shammari conferred on ways of boosting military cooperation between the two countries ...
Iraqi President Barham Salih on Thursday named intelligence chief Mustafa Kadhimi as prime minister-designate, state television reported. Kadhimi now has 30 days to form a new cabinet and present it to parliament for approval. He follows two candidates who had been nominated for the role since former prime minister Adel ...