The kidnapping of a successful Iraqi party organizer suggests the government is powerless against militias that have become a law unto themselves. The dreams of Iraq’s youth are falling victim to …
Cards From Across Iraq Bring Christmas Cheer To Christians
Under a pinkish sky, they disembarked from their charter bus with cardboard boxes full of Christmas cards, bearing hand-written messages from across Muslim-majority Iraq. “A special greeting to our …
Relative of Blackwater victim in Iraq says pardons ‘unfair’
Faris Fadel describes the recent decision by the Trump administration to pardon four military contractors convicted of killing 14 Iraqi civilians, including his brother, 13 years ago as unfair …
Soleimani’s Successor Visits Iraq As Trump Threatens Retaliation for Embassy Attack
Trump warned Wednesday he would hold Tehran responsible for any Americans killed in Iraq amid a spike in attacks.
In a northern town brutalized by IS, Iraq tests its power
A new agreement aims to bring order to Iraq’s northern region of Sinjar, home to the Yazidi religious minority brutalized by the Islamic State group …
Trump’s pardon of Blackwater ‘Four’ highlights deep divisions over Iraq War
The men, all military veterans working for the private security contractor, were convicted in the deaths of 14 civilians.
Trump Iran Threat Won’t Divert From ‘Catastrophic’ COVID Record, Zarif Says
Trump said Wednesday he would hold Iran responsible for any Americans killed in Iraq, after an uptick in attacks against U.S. targets there.
COVID: Iraq Closes Land Borders, Restaurants
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Iraq closes land borders, rest …
Trump Warns Iran Over Rocket Strike On Embassy In Iraq
“Our embassy in Baghdad got hit Sunday by several rockets,” Trump said on Twitter, referring to an attack that caused damage but no deaths. “Guess where they came from: IRAN,” he added. “Now we hear …
Trump blames Iran for rocket attack on U.S. Embassy in Iraq, issues fresh threats
On Sunday, more than 20 rockets were launched at the heavily fortified Green Zone compound in Baghdad, where the U.S. Embassy is located.