The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil.

Disrupted oil exports, costlier imports, and a weaker dinar expose Iraq’s economic dependence on oil, foreign goods.

Discussions to focus on ‘strategic cooperation’, as well as issues related to security, water and the economy.

PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.

Large-scale operation carried out at dawn in Green Zone and several neighbourhoods in Baghdad, security source says.

Al-Zaidi campaign to combat corruption seizes $86m, properties, vehicles and gold. But analysts say he needs to do more.

Powerful Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr among those who say their groups will integrate into the state.