Talks in Baghdad focus on deepening functional ties between Iraq and Lebanon, including fuel supplies and potential export corridors.

The entities involved

• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Ali Al Zaidi is finalizing his government in Iraq, amid Washington pressuring Baghdad regarding militia leaders.Fri 21:15
  • Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered direct contracting to curb funding for factions.Fri 21:15
• Lebanon →

  country in West Asia

  • Lebanese Army monitors the border between Syria and Lebanon, with Hezbollah linked to previous smuggling attempts.Fri 21:00
  • Narcotics were smuggled from Lebanon into Syria.Fri 21:00
• Nawaf Salam →

  Lebanese Prime Minister

  • Political developments show Hezbollah's deep entrenchment in the Lebanese state, while calls are made for Israeli military withdrawal and the restoration of state authority.Fri 06:49
  • UNIFIL representative Lacroix met with Lebanese leaders Aoun, Berri, and Salam to discuss Lebanon's efforts to renew the UNIFIL mandate.Thu 04:35

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• Lebanon and Syria are strengthening relations through cooperation on judicial and humanitarian issues, including the transfer of Syrian nationals and refugee returns.Sep 17
• Iranian influence challenges Iraqi statehood, while trilateral agreements are being discussed between Israel and Lebanon.Jul 21
• Lebanese and Syrian officials held diplomatic meetings in Damascus, including discussions on refugee returns and bilateral cooperation.Tue 18:36
• Nawaf Salam leads the Lebanese government facing internal challenges, while Hezbollah's presence complicates national sovereignty.Aug 8
• Iraq's Prime Minister leads a diplomatic drive involving Damascus and Bahrain to discuss Iraqi oil transit and maritime border demarcation.Mon 08:45