Iraq has been the unfortunate victim of Washington’s yearslong maximum pressure campaign against Tehran, a difficult position for the ever fractious government in Baghdad. The latest dispute isn’t …
Power outages hit Iraq amid scorching temperatures
A widespread power outage hit Iraq on Friday as temperatures reached scorching levels, affecting millions of Iraqis including in affluent areas in the capital and stirring concerns of widespread …
Former soldier auctions Iraq gallantry medal to buy home
A former soldier is raising money to buy a family home by selling a rare bravery medal he won for storming an enemy gun position in Iraq.Shaun Garry Jardine, 39, served as a corporal in the King’s Own …
In launching airstrikes in Syria and Iraq, Biden lowers bar for use of military force
The U.S. will respond forcefully to militia attacks even if no American personnel are killed or injured, a different standard than under the Trump administration, U.S. officials say.
Few tears in Iraq for ‘occupier’ Rumsfeld
Iraqis responded Thursday with a mixture of bitterness and indifference to the death of Donald Rumsfeld, former US defence secretary and architect of the 2003 invasion of their country. “I’m not …
Russia rejects renewing aid from Iraq to Syria’s northeast
Russia’s U.N. ambassador on Wednesday called a proposal to reopen a border crossing from Iraq to Syria’s northeast for delivering humanitarian aid “a non-starter.” A U.N. Security Council draft …
Russia rejects renewing aid from Iraq to Syria’s northeast
Russia’s U.N. ambassador on Wednesday called a proposal to reopen a border crossing from Iraq to Syria’s northeast for delivering humanitarian aid “a non-starter.” A U.N. Security Council draft …
Iran Stops Energy Exports to Iraq
By John Lee. Iran has reportedly suspended the supply of gas and electricity to Iraq, at a time when the country is struggling to cope with wi …
Iran Stops Energy Exports to Iraq
By John Lee. Iran has reportedly suspended the supply of gas and electricity to Iraq, at a time when the country is struggling to cope with wi …
Intel: Iraq’s power crisis prompts resignation of electricity minister
Scorching summer heat, coordinated attacks on power transmission towers and Tehran cutting its power supply to Baghdad have contributed to severe power shortages across the country.