The Ukrainian Embassy in Iraq rejected claims that Ukraine trained individuals or provided drones linked to the Lalazar incident, calling the reports baseless and defamatory.
The Pentagon confirmed that US operations against ISIS in Iraq will continue until September 2026, dismissing reports of an immediate troop withdrawal.
Srwa Abdulwahid, leader of the New Generation Movement faction in the Iraqi parliament, criticized Arab socialist parties meeting in Sulaymaniyah. She said if they follow PUK-style exclusion of opponents, it would mean “goodbye to democracy.”
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani announced that Iraq’s imports have surpassed $70 billion, and the government aims to increase non-oil revenues to 20 percent to support key sectors.
The Iraqi High Election Commission (IHEC) has given political parties and coalitions until September 4, 2025, to nominate new candidates to replace those expelled. So far, 627 candidates have been removed for various violations.
The Iraqi government declared Thursday, September 4, 2025, an official holiday on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. However, in the Kurdistan Region, the holiday will not be observed as the date falls on Friday, September 5, 2025, according to the official KRG calendar.
The Iraqi Oil Ministry has rejected smuggling accusations, calling them baseless slander that damages Iraq’s reputation and economic security. The ministry reaffirmed its transparency and vowed legal action against those spreading false claims.
The Iraqi High Election Commission will conduct a third round of voting machine tests this month, covering 8,000 polling stations. Meanwhile, the total number of excluded candidates has reached 627.
The Iraqi High Election Commission has expelled 42 additional candidates from the upcoming elections, bringing the total number of disqualified nominees to more than 670.
Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court has annulled Law No. 6 of 2025, ruling it unconstitutional to grant politicians permanent diplomatic passports. The court stressed such privileges must be tied only to official duties.
Iraq and Britain have signed a new agreement to return Iraqi migrants who entered the UK illegally and were denied residence. Officials say the deal comes as numbers drop, with 1,900 arrivals this year compared to 2,600 last year.
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) delegation met with Iraqi Finance Minister Taif Sami to discuss domestic revenue and salary payments. The minister urged the KRG to transfer 120 billion dinars to cover the sixth-month salaries.
A senior security source confirmed that U.S. forces will leave the Ain al-Assad military base in Anbar province in mid-September 2025. Coalition troops stationed there will relocate to Syria, while forces in Baghdad will be transferred to Erbil. A limited U.S. presence will remain in Baghdad as part of joint operations.
Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia Sudani said the Central Bank has supported the creation of 22,000 jobs through loans to 12,000 people and projects. He stressed the need to back youth and small businesses to boost the economy.
The Iraqi High Electoral Commission has expelled 470 candidates from the upcoming parliamentary elections. Parties have three days to replace them, while expelled candidates may appeal the decision.
Iraq’s Interior Ministry announced that nearly 49 million unified national cards have been issued since 2015. The project now covers 20 registration centers across Iraq and eight Iraqi embassies abroad to serve citizens.
The Ministry of Electricity announced the full resumption of the Basmaya power plant, adding 5,000 megawatts to the national grid. The move aims to boost power generation and reduce outage hours across Iraq.
The Central Bank of Iraq has allocated 5 trillion dinars to finance small and medium-sized projects. The initiative aims to support over 100,000 businesses by the end of the program.
The Coordination Framework is set to meet today to review key national issues. The agenda includes stalled oil exports, upcoming parliamentary elections, and the future of US forces in Iraq.
The US Embassy in Baghdad confirmed that the withdrawal of coalition forces does not mark the end of efforts against terrorism. Military coordination will shift to a bilateral security partnership with Iraqi forces, while civilian efforts continue globally.