Iraq

Iraq to deport 50,000 Turkish, Russian, Azeri nationals linked to ISIS

The foreigners appear to be mostly arrested on charges of being affiliated with ISIS or being members of families of ISIS members.

DEMONSTRATORS CLIMB a structure during an anti-government protest in Baghdad, last week.
 Illustration of ISIS terrorist.

ISIS massacres continue to haunt region, must be remembered - analysis

A member loyal to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) waves an ISIL flag in Raqqa June 29, 2014

Confusion over fate of ISIS commander after US-led raid in Iraq

A top Kurdish counterterrorism official Lahur Talabany speaks during an interview with Reuters in Sulimaniyeh, Iraq, July 17, 2017

Northern Iraq's Kurdish region on edge after arrest of local opposition leader - analysis


Voices from the Arab press: Macron’s promise and Great Britain’s historical burden

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

FRENCH PRESIDENT Emmanuel Macron (C), and Hani al-Hayek, Palestinian Authority minister for heritage and tourism, visit the exhibition ‘Treasures Rescued from Gaza’ at the Arab World Institute in Paris, April 14, 2025.

Family of Kurd executed by Iran deny allegations linking him with Mossad - report

Iran's judiciary has executed Kurdish porters under charges including "moharebeh" (enmity against God), and "efsad-e fel-arz" (corruption on earth).

Kurdish men carry goods on their backs along the mountains of the Iran-Iraq border; illustrative.

Trump's tariffs might up pressure on Iraq to release Elizabeth Tsurkov - analysis

Elizabeth Tsurkov has been held in Iraq for over 860 days after being kidnapped by Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia. US tariffs aim to secure her freedom.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 13, 2025.

Iraqi official denies mice and rats ate country’s cash reserves

62 trillion dinars had reportedly been eaten, which is the equivalent of $47 billion, with the dinar trading at around 1,300 to one US dollar.

 Mice pull tongues to revive unconscious companions, study finds. Illustration.

IRGC chief visits Baghdad over fears of Iraqi instability - analysis

Qaani met with top Shiite leaders in Baghdad to contain internal splits and preserve Iran's influence in Iraq ahead of parliamentary elections.

Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani, the newly appointed commander of the country's Quds Force, is seen in Tehran, Iran, in this undated picture obtained January 3, 2020

New drone strike near Erbil adds to growing attacks on Kurdistan region - analysis

A drone crashed near Makhmour in the latest attack on Iraq’s Kurdistan region, as officials blame Iran-aligned groups for a wave of 22 strikes.

Smoke rises after a drone attack targeted oil facilities in the Zakho area of Iraq's Kurdistan region, Iraq July 16, 2025.

Renewed drone attacks on Kurdistan region of Iraq

The Kurdistan Regional Government has accused the Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces of being behind the attacks.

 An Iranian drone is displayed during the National Army Day parade ceremony in Tehran, Iran, April 18, 2025.

Iraqi police, paramilitary fighters clash outside government building in Baghdad

The clash broke out in Baghdad's Karkh district after a group of fighters from the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) stormed a government building.

Members of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) attend a symbolic funeral of fellow members of PMF who were killed by U.S. air strikes on the Syria-Iraq border, in Baghdad, Iraq, June 29, 2021.

Iraq’s prime minister meets new anti-ISIS mission commander

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani meets with Brig.-Gen. Kevin J. Lambert, the new commander of the anti-ISIS mission in Iraq.

 US soldiers are seen during a handover ceremony of Taji military base from US-led coalition troops to Iraqi security forces, in the base north of Baghdad, Iraq August 23, 2020.

Rubio presses Iraq to act on energy infrastructure attacks, warns against PMC law

The call, confirmed by Tammy Bruce, focused on urging the Iraqi government to take action against those responsible and to strengthen measures to prevent future incidents.

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reacts as he testifies at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump's State Department budget request for the Department of State, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, May 20, 2025.

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