U.S. federal prosecutors are seeking the return of the Gilgamesh Dream Tablet, purchased by Hobby Lobby for display in the Museum of the Bible, which authorities say cooperated with the investigation.
Iraq Military: Rocket Hit Baghdad Green Zone, Minor Damages
A rocket struck Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone, the seat of Iraq’s government, early on Tuesday morning, according to an Iraqi military statement, the first attack on the area since a new …
Iraq: Rocket lands near US embassy inside Baghdad’s Green Zone
A rocket has hit an empty house in the Iraqi capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone, a military statement has said. The rocket was launched from an eastern district of Baghdad, according to the …
Petrel Resources considers Opportunities in Iraq
Petrel Resources has announced that it is interested in the ‘fresh opportunities’ in Iraq thrown up by the turbulent oil price and political events of recent months. In a statement, the company said …
Revolution is in the air in Iran and Iraq
The coronavirus is not the only airborne problem troubling governments in the Middle East. For the rulers of Iran and Iraq, revolution is in the air.
Iran’s Khamenei Hits Out at Trump and ‘Nonsensical’ Pompeo, Says Americans Will Be Expelled From Iraq and Syria
Tensions between Washington, D.C. and Tehran have remained high even as both nations struggle to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
Iran’s Khamenei says US will be expelled from Iraq, Syria
Iran’s supreme leader said Sunday that the United States will be expelled from Iraq and Syria and alleged that even Washington’s allies “abhor” it now. The US “will not be staying either in Iraq or …
Defense minister: Iran ready for strategic partnership with Iraq
Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has voiced Iran’s willingness to forge a strategic partnership with neighboring Iraq and turn bilateral ties into a “successful model for cooperation.” …
6 ISIS militants, policeman killed in twin attacks in Iraq
The attacks came as the extremist IS militants intensified their attacks on the security forces, including Hashd Shaabi forces, and civilians in the Sunni provinces which once were under the control o …
Ancient Christian monastery in Iraq survives centuries of upheaval
For our series World of Worship, we sent correspondents around the globe to show us how different people celebrate their faith and honor religious traditions. Iraq has suffered terrible violence in …