Iraq news
Iraq's PM arrives in Washington as US presses Baghdad on Iran-backed militias - analysis
Iraq is already a kind of frontline between the US and Iran. After the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28, the Iranians operationalized militias in Iraq.
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
Iranian-backed militias strike Iraqi intelligence service in Baghdad escalation
Trump: Israel can defend itself with the billions the US gave it
“I spoke with Bibi,” Trump continued. “I told Bibi, ‘you know we give Israel 4.5 billion dollars a year. And they are doing very well at defending themselves.”
Iraq's new government lacks female ministers
UN Special Representative Jan Kubis lamented the lack of women among the 14 ministers who have been appointed.
Iraq in turmoil
Not a prospect to be welcomed.
Arabic media: Israel obtained list of Iranian targets in Iraq
“The implementation of this threat would represent a change in the rules and an attempt by Tel Aviv to expand the map of the game,” the Arabic website Al-Jarida wrote.
What do the Iraqi elections mean for the corruption-ridden country?
Abadi’s big fail in Iraq as Sadrists triumph
Slightly less than half of Iraq’s eligible voters turned out to vote in the first elections since ISIS was defeated in the country.
U.S. Commander to ‘Post’: Iraq in critical transition phase after ISIS
Washington steps up support for Iraqi Air Force.
Iraq to rebuild ancient mosque with help from United Arab Emirates
ISIS systematically destroyed cultural heritage in the city of Mosul, Iraq.
Hipsters, Sadrists, Shi’ites plan for Iraq’s future
Iran’s influence is clear but people remain critical of Baghdad, Tehran and the West.
27 years since the Gulf War - why didn't Israel respond?
Politicking and diplomacy made Israel sit on its hands while Scud missiles reined down.
