Iraq
International Jewish-Kurdish conference kicks off in London
Jewish and Kurdish leaders gathered in London for a two day conference aimed at turning 2,700 years of shared history into stronger political, cultural, academic, and diaspora cooperation.
Iran attacks Kurdish Iranian opposition group in Iraq - analysis
Voices from the Arab Press: China’s Iran dilemma, Israel elections, Hezbollah US talks
US withdrawal from Iraq will be watched closely by Iran-backed militias, Kurds - analysis
Middle East nears regional chaos again as Trump threatens Iran, Iraqi raids escalate tensions
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Iraqi security forces target political ‘corruption’ in Baghdad Green Zone raids
The Green Zone includes Baghdad's parliament building, various government institutions, and embassies, with many politicians also having residences in the area.
Iran's Araghchi heads to Iraq as rumors swirl in Baghdad over Green Zone raid
Iraq has been trying to rein in some Iranian-backed militias, with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi seeking to show that he can rein in chaos in the country.
Will Iraq finally help protect Kurdistan's oil fields from drone attacks? - analysis
For Iraq, it doesn’t seem to matter if the Kurdistan Region is attacked, because then the region can’t sell oil or provide itself with gas for electricity.
Iraq in transition: Baghdad pushes weapons monopoly amid reforms - analysis
Iraq’s new leadership is pledging state control over weapons, but questions remain over whether Baghdad can rein in powerful Iran-backed militias.
Voices from the Arab press: Elon Musk, the world's first trillionaire
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say
Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim fighters, launched at least seven drone attacks from desert locations near the southern cities of Basra and Samawa.
Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis
Investments in new pipelines and energy products will be a key feature in the new regional order.
How Houthis militarized Ibb province in Yemen into their armed camp - analysis
While Hezbollah and Hamas have suffered blows, the Assad regime has fallen, and militias in Iraq are under pressure, the Houthis remain steadfast in Yemen.
US envoy Barrack meets Iraq PM, pushes new direction in bilateral ties
US envoy Tom Barrack met Iraq’s leadership in Baghdad, discussing security, militias, and economic cooperation as Washington pushes a “new direction” in bilateral ties.
