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Iraq's Communications Ministry plans to ban the Israel-origin navigation app Waze, with Minister Mustafa Sanad saying the block will take effect around early 2027. Users are being directed toward Google Maps or a domestic app still under development, while enforcement details and legal grounds remain unclear.
Iraq has devalued the dinar again, reversing earlier efforts to strengthen the currency as a yawning budget deficit and plunging oil revenue strain public finances. Dozens of lawmakers opposed the move, saying it was made without consulting parliament and will drive up living costs for ordinary Iraqis.
Iran and Iraq have discussed expanding cooperation in education, with the talks centering on areas of educational collaboration between the two countries. Full details of the discussions and their outcome have not been made public.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met in Tehran on October 28 to discuss bilateral relations and regional security issues amid escalating Middle East tensions. The talks focused on enhancing cooperation and de-escalating conflicts in the region.
Iran's special envoy has passed a written message from Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Iraq's Foreign Minister, signaling ongoing high-level diplomatic engagement between the two neighbors. The move underscores their continued focus on bilateral cooperation and regional security issues.
Iran and Iraq are accelerating preparations for a joint free trade zone, aiming to boost bilateral economic ties. Recent talks have focused on technical, infrastructural, and legal issues, with final procedures expected to be completed soon. The zone is designed to facilitate goods, investment, and services, and enhance border connectivity.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized the decisive roles of Iran and Iraq in an emerging new regional order, calling for enhanced bilateral cooperation to address shared challenges and seize new opportunities.
Iran and Iraq have agreed to expand judicial cooperation, including criminal extradition and legal record exchanges, during a high-level meeting in Baghdad. The talks also focused on building a common legal framework and establishing a joint working group to update existing agreements.
Iran has allowed several Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, according to Iranian state media. Iraq's president affirmed that his country's territory will not be used to attack any nation, as Baghdad seeks to maintain stability amid regional tensions.
