Mike Pompeo, Donald Trump’s secretary of state, last month threatened to withdraw the US embassy from Baghdad — unless Iraq’s government cracked down on attacks by powerful Iran-backed Shia …
If it wants to succeed, Iraq’s protest movement needs to get organised
On 1 October, the Iraqi people returned to their protest sites to commemorate the first anniversary of the largest popular movement in Iraq’s modern history. The movement transcended local politics …
Corruption continues to threaten Iraq’s stability
Despite the prime minister’s efforts, corruption remains a big driver of Iraq’s instability. Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi visited the city of Nasiriyah on Oct. 5 and confirmed that there …
US TROOPS PATROLL SADR CITY, IRAQ
A U.S. soldier keeps his post near a tank as troops patrol around the Baghdad neighborhood of Sadr City, which is mostly controlled by a militia loyal to radical cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, on April 7, …
The Takeaway: US should keep embassy open in Iraq despite risk, says Ryan Crocker
Former ambassador to Iraq says US needs ‘strategic patience’ in support of prime minister; Netanyahu under siege over COVID; Palestinians ready for international conference after US elections, even if …
Revenge not behind decision to leave pre-teen daughter in Iraq, says Calgary dad
Revenge against his ex-wife was not the motive behind Calgary dad Ali Al Aazawi’s decision to leave his 11-year-old daughter in Iraq, he told his kidnapping trial Wednesday. During cross-examination, …
TARGET ATTACK RADAR SYSTEM OVER IRAQ
The E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) piloted by Major Chris Wright and Captain Todd Avery, 12th Expeditionary Airborne Command Control Squadron, soars over Iraq on Jan.
US warns Iraq on Iranian-backed militias
This US warning has raised serious concerns in Iraq, particularly among Shia political and militia leaders, most of whom condemned such attacks.
Long-haul holidays are back on – to Iraq and Afghanistan
Seven months after long-haul holidays were abandoned amid a tangle of travel restrictions, a Wigan-based company is back in action – and reporting sold out tours. The catch is that the destinations …
Long-haul holidays are back on – to Iraq and Afghanistan
Seven months after long-haul holidays were abandoned amid a tangle of travel restrictions, a Wigan-based company is back in action – and reporting sold out tours. The catch is that the destinations …