According to the proposed deal, Tsurkov's release would be in exchange for the release of an Iranian detainee in Iraq along with six other individuals.
Kara, a senior figure in the Druze community, is no longer a politician and holds no official Israeli role.
The energy deals come as Kurdistan is trying to bolster its security and autonomy in Iraq.
New evidence from a probe into British antiquities dealer Robin Symes confirmed the pieces were trafficked and rightfully belong to Iraq.
Iraq has sought to spotlight the war in Gaza and to bring Arab countries together on this issue.
Both Iraq and Syria would benefit from having Turkish troops withdraw. Politics at home in Turkey can also be transformed.
The reports in Iraq note that the summit seeks to focus on many issues in the region.
Elizabeth was kidnapped in March 2023 and is being held by the Shi’ite militia Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq.
Iraq is one of Iran’s last allies in the region, and Iran wants to show its clout in Iraq and pressure Baghdad.
Professor Aaron Schmitt says it's unique among Assyrian palace reliefs as it depicts major deities.
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