Latest news in Iraq? September 25th, 2026

The key developments in Iraq as of September 25, 2026, include:

• Najaf Airport Suspends Flights to and from Iran: Authorities at Najaf International Airport halted all incoming and outgoing flights with Iran starting early Friday morning. The suspension follows government directives to enforce recent international restrictions and sanctions targeting Iranian aviation operations.

  Anadolu Ajansı+ 1

• Handover of US Diplomatic Center at Baghdad Airport: The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed an agreement with the United States to transfer control of the diplomatic and logistics support facility at Baghdad International Airport to the Iraqi government. The transfer aligns with the ongoing final phase of the US-led coalition’s withdrawal scheduled for completion by the end of September.

  The Times of Israel+ 1

• Agreement on Turkish Troop Withdrawal from Bashiqa: Following bilateral discussions between Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the UN General Assembly, Turkey agreed to a phased handover of the Bashiqa-Zelikan military base in northern Iraq to Iraqi federal authorities, alongside security arrangements regarding the Sinjar region.

  KIRO 7