Iraq

Trump intervenes in Iraq politics, warns Maliki comeback could repeat past mistakes

He was ousted in 2014 as Iraq fell into chaos, but has spent the last decade regaining power, recently winning support from key Shi’ite factions.

 Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reacts at a polling station inside Al-Rasheed Hotel during the parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, November 11, 2025.
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reacts at a polling station inside Al-Rasheed Hotel during the parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, November 11, 2025.

Trump says US won't help Iraq if it picks Maliki as prime minister

 A soldier in an ISIS uniform prepares ammunition.

ISIS numbers grow as Syrian instability continues, Iraq warns

Reported footage of Iranian security forces suppressing the Iranian protests

Kataib Hezbollah calls on supporters to prepare for conflict with Israel


US, Israel, don’t abandon us to Iran, Kurdistan Freedom Party leader, military chief tells 'Post'

Iraqi Kurdistan-based General Yazdanpanah says calls for “decentralization are meaningless, as they will not ensure Kurdish rights in Syria being upheld, nor will they provide Kurds with freedom."

Kurdistan National Army commander Hussein Yazdanpanah

Gas field in Kurdistan Region of Iraq seeks restart after drone attack

Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field, vital for Kurdistan’s electricity, is preparing to restart production days after a drone attack halted operations, sparking widespread condemnation.

FILE PHOTO: The Khor Mor gas field after a rocket attack near Chamchamal, in Sulaymaniyah province, Iraq, November 27, 2025.

Iran denies launching ballistic missiles towards Kurdistan region of Iraq - report

The Islamic Republic has denied that it launched an attack.

AN IRANIAN ballistic missile on display in Tehran.

At least two killed, three wounded by security forces outside Lanaz refinery near Iraq's Erbil

Security sources claimed the protesters were holding a protest to demand job opportunities within the refinery, during which the security forces assigned to guard the site opened fire.

A view of a damaged building following missile attacks, in Erbil, Iraq, January 16, 2024

Iran's IRGC smuggled over $1 billion to Hezbollah through Dubai since January, US says - WSJ

In addition to Dubai, the US is reportedly worried that funds are being smuggled to Hezbollah through Turkey and Iraq.

Mourners wave Hezbollah flags during the funeral of top Hezbollah chief Haytham Ali Tabatabai and other members killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut's southern suburbs on November 24, 2025.

Drone attack suspends operations at major Iraq gas field, power cuts occur across Kurdish region

A drone attack on the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq causes major power outages in northern regions, damaging key infrastructure and halting gas supplies to power stations.

A fire blazes at Khor Mor Oil and Gas field following a drone strike, November 26, 2025.

New Iraqi lawmaker ousted after creating fake PMF brigade, violating election laws

Muhannad al-Khazraji, the recently elected member of parliament, had run under the banner of the Badr Organization, which is a large pro-Iranian group in Iraq.

Muhannad al-Khazraji, the recently elected member of parliament, had run under the banner of the Badr Organization, which is a large pro-Iranian group in Iraq.

Turkey advances PKK peace process with historic Ocalan meeting - analysis

Turkish lawmakers are set to visit jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan as part of efforts to formalize peace talks, following signs of de-escalation and coordinated parliamentary backing.

 A demonstrator holds a picture of jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan during a rally in Diyarbakir, Turkey, February 27, 2025.

Iran losing control over Houthis as proxy has 'gone rogue,' officials say

Tensions between Tehran and the Houthis reportedly escalated in April, after Iran failed to respond during heavy US strikes.

 Houthi protesters hold weapons during a demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen, May 30, 2025

Gas field in Kurdistan region of northern Iraq on alert after drone threat

Drone threats put the Khor Mor gas field in northern Iraq on alert, as sirens blared overnight, with reports pointing to Iranian-backed militias.

A drone is pictured during a large-scale drone combat exercise of Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Semnan, Iran January 4, 2021. Picture taken January 4, 2021