Iraq news
Mysterious explosion hits Baghdad, injuring soldiers from Iranian-backed militias in Iraq
Iraq authorities are trying to downplay the idea that this site was struck by a munition, with investigations framing it as an accident rather than an attack.
Iraq targets lingering ISIS pockets with airstrikes, operations in security vacuum after US pullout
Iraqi militias raise new conditions for disarmament, Iraq takes 'wait-and-see' approach - analysis
Iraq sentences militia member for kidnapping American journalist, in rare move against Iran proxies
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.
Kurds reported killed as mass protests sweep Kurdistan region of Iraq
As political supporters of different parties trade accusations, many wonder whether protests will deepen political crises and what the protesters hope to achieve.