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President of Iraqi Kurdistan Nechirvan Barzani is set to postpone the region’s Parliamentary elections by at least three months.

In its latest annual report, the US State Department criticised worsening human rights and increased restrictions on freedom of expression and press in Iraq.

Over 151,000 Iraqi citizens acquired US currency at the official rate for travel but never left the country, the investigation revealed.

During Erdogan's last visit in 2011, Iraq and Turkey signed several strategic pacts regarding security, water and development. 

Following Sunday's rocket incident in Syria, Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah denies renewed attacks on US forces, describing such allegations as "fabricated."

Iraqi PM Sudani has faced criticism in the US for his inaction on Israeli-Russian hostage Tsurkov, who has been held for over a year by militias

Several pending issues, including PKK, water, and Iraqi oil export via Ceyhan port, are anticipated to be addressed during the visit.

Iraqi parliament nears vote on a bill criminalising same-sex relationships, facing criticism and scrutiny by Western countries and human rights organisations.

In July, Iraq and the US will evaluate military and ISIS risks to propose a timeline for ending the coalition's mission.

Biden reiterated his commitment to safeguarding US personnel and partners in the region, including Iraq.