Iraq news
Iran targets Kurdistan in regional escalation, spiking gas prices and tensions - analysis
Iran’s attacks on the Kurdistan Region come as the Iraqi prime minister has wrapped up his visit to the US.
Iraq's PM arrives in Washington as US presses Baghdad on Iran-backed militias - analysis
Coffin of Iran's slain supreme leader Khamenei arrives in Iraqi holy city for funeral processions
Iraq names little-known banker Ali al-Zaidi as PM after five-month deadlock
Will Iraq’s new PM shake off Iran’s grip on the region?
On May 7, the Iraqi parliament swore in Mustafa al-Kadhimi as its new prime minister. Iraqi officials are hopeful his leadership will bring stability to the region and curtail months of protests.
A rift emerges among pro-Iranian militias in Iraq
Different units are increasingly divided between those who want to play a role in Iran’s regional strategy and those who want to be a more local Iraqi force.
Iraqi shi’ite leader – and, apparently, Iran – embrace PM-designate
Nomination of Mohammed Allawi stokes further resentment among anti-government protesters, who seek out-and-out change
Iranian-backed militias may have killed 500 protesters in Iraq
As many as 550 protesters have been killed in Iraq since protesters began in October.
Iraq's soccer team brings unity to divided country
Unlike days of Saddam Hussein, players no longer fear punishment for poor performance – let alone political expression
Concerns arise after Iraq cracks down on Al-Hurra channel
The Al-Hurra network has been taken down by the Iraqi government, which claims it was due to a misleading report it had aired. Though the possibility exists something more elaborate is taking place
Iranian-allied Shiite Fighters in Iraq Threaten Israel
Popular Mobilization Forces also charge US with green-lighting alleged Israeli strikes.
Iraq investigating alleged rocket fire that landed near US forces in Camp Taji
The incident is one of the most serious in recent months targeting an areas where US forces are present in Iraq.
Former Iraqi politician to 'Post': Hope for normalization with Israel
"This honor is not just for me," he told the audience at the AJC Global Forum. "It is for all Iraqis who stand up against the fascists and the Iranian threat."
Iraq’s former PM Maliki joins chorus against U.S.-Iran policy
Maliki was the leader of Iraq during a period of intense sectarianism, when pro-Iranian forces were largely seen as increasing their hold on Baghdad.
