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Government formation stalemate deepens

Nouri al-Maliki's path to the premiership becomes increasingly unlikely as political power brokers struggle to contend with U.S. opposition and regional uncertainty.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani (left) and former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki (right) meet on Feb. 11, 2026 in Baghdad. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)
Oct 22, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: October 22, 2012

Standoff between Tigris force, Kirkuk police Workers file Petronas complaint Iraq christens new ship Radiation screening at Diyala-Iran border

Oct 16, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Oct. 15, 2012

Army raids Ramadi construction site Basra power plant to boost service Diyala calls for meeting on oil law Dhi Qar inks sewage overhaul

Oct 10, 2012

Beyond the Headlines: Oct. 9, 2012

Kirkuk eschews oil autonomy Basra approves $56m power projects Missan drilling progress continues Shell launches Basra training project

Oct 9, 2012

Payment confirmed, distrust continues

As Kurdistan receives $541 million from Baghdad – the first payment in a new export deal – a conflict is brewing over a second tranche.

Oct 2, 2012

Luaibi, Hawrami to lead oil law negotiations

In its first meeting, a special committee has designated two of its members – the oil ministers from Baghdad and the KRG – to write legislation that could structure Iraq's oil sector.

Sep 26, 2012

Oil law committee members named

A Parliament order has named the five negotiators who will attempt to overcome long-standing differences and synthesize a new draft oil law.