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US Diplomatic Facility in Baghdad Reports 'Controlled Explosion', Details Sparse

The US embassy in Baghdad reported a "controlled explosion" at a US diplomatic support facility on February 7 but provided no details about causes or casualties. The terse notice, first noted in regional media, underscores persistent security risks to diplomatic sites in Baghdad and leaves open questions about whether the incident was disposal of a device, an exercise, or something else.

SoMi2026年2月8日 09:29

#US Embassy#Baghdad#controlled explosion

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Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework Backs Nouri al‑Maliki to Lead Next Government

Iraq’s Coordination Framework has nominated former prime minister Nouri al‑Maliki to lead the next government, setting up a fast‑moving constitutional process that will require rapid coalition building. Maliki’s experience and polarising record make him a potent but contentious choice, with implications for domestic reform efforts and Baghdad’s regional alignments.

SoMi2026年1月25日 01:10

#Nouri al‑Maliki#Coordination Framework#Iraq