Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable …
Shadowy militants in Iraq complicate US efforts to ease tensions
Biden administration’s first military attack in region comes as Washington seeks to re-engage with Iran on nuclear deal …
In oil-rich Iraq, a few women buck norms, take rig site jobs
It’s nearly dawn and Zainab Amjad has been up all night working on an oil rig in southern Iraq. She lowers a sensor into the black depths of a well until sonar waves detect …
‘Not a good idea:’ Experts concerned about pope trip to Iraq
Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care …
In Iraq, pope to visit Mosul churches desecrated by Islamic State
In Mosul, adjacent to the Biblical city of Nineveh, four churches representing different denominations occupy a small square surrounded by low-rise houses, testament to the role Iraq’s once …
Turkey summons Iran envoy over remarks on Iraq ops
Ankara expects Iran to support, not oppose, Turkey’s fight against terrorism, Turkish Foreign Ministry tells ambassador – Anadolu Agency …
Biden’s Syria Airstrikes May Feel Like Trump Déjà Vu. Here’s What’s Different.
Bloomberg/GettyAmerican airstrikes on Iran-linked paramilitaries in Syria this week were a deterrent response to attacks on U.S. forces in neighboring Iraq. Yet they also to seem have been a conscious …
Biden’s Syria Airstrikes May Feel Like Trump Déjà Vu. Here’s What’s Different.
Bloomberg/GettyAmerican airstrikes on Iran-linked paramilitaries in Syria this week were a deterrent response to attacks on U.S. forces in neighboring Iraq. Yet they also to seem have been a conscious …
Vatican Iraq envoy tests positive for COVID but says pope’s trip is on
The Vatican ambassador to Iraq, the point man for Pope Francis’ trip to the country next week, has tested positive for COVID-19 but the visit will go ahead, he said on Saturday. Archbishop Mitja …
Iran condemns U.S. airstrikes in Syria and denies attacks in Iraq
Iran on Saturday condemned U.S. air strikes against Iran-backed militias in Syria. Washington said its strikes responded to attacks on U.S. targets in Iraq.