In Iraq, a war-scarred country awash with weapons, a row over a duck or a cockerel or even squabbling between children can degenerate into deadly tribal clashes.
Iraqi paramilitaries, Iran-backed factions hold parade in Iraq
Iran backed factions have enhanced their military, political and economic power since 2017 after Islamic State’s defeat …
Iraq’s PMF display tanks and weaponry in large anniversary parade
Thousands of members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) have marched in a parade showcasing tanks and rocket launchers, in the biggest demonstration of military might since the founding of …
Explosives-laden drones strike near Iraq’s Arbil
Three drones hit near Iraqi city of Arbil on Saturday. The city has a US consulate. As per Iraqi Kurdish official, the drones were laden with explosives. The attack came just before Hashed al-Shabbi, …
Drones hit near Iraq’s Arbil
Three explosives-laden drones hit near the northern Iraqi city of Arbil, where the United States has a consulate, Iraqi Kurdish officials said Saturday. In April, a drone packed with explosives hit …
Iraq Paramilitaries Show off Weaponry in Big, Anniversary Parade
Thousands of Iraqi paramilitary fighters, including powerful Iran-backed factions, marched at a military base in eastern Iraq on Saturday showcasing tanks and rocket launchers in their biggest formal …
UN draft resolution calls for Syrian aid through 2 crossings
A draft U.N. Security Council resolution would authorize the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria across the borders of Turkey and Iraq, but Syria’s close ally Russia holds the key to its adoption …
Masdar signs strategic deal with Iraq for 2GW solar projects
Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced a strategic agreement with Iraq to develop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects …
New Initiative to Boost Local Police Services in Iraq
New initiative to boost local police services in Iraq Police stations across Iraq will become more service-oriented and will better respond to the needs of citizens thanks to a new initiative between …
Plan to evacuate U.S. allies from Afghanistan raises specters of Iraq and Vietnam
Advocates for those left on the ground have criticized U.S. efforts as plodding and insufficient in the face of urgent need.