The planned withdrawal of 500 American forces from Iraq by mid-January, leaving 2,500 in place, is unlikely to have an immediate impact on Iraqi forces’ ability to combat remnants of the Islamic State …
In Iraq, Virus Revives Traumas Of IS Survivors
In a pre-fabricated building hosting the camp’s mental health clinic, Zedan shared his traumas with Bayda Othman, a psychologist for international NGO Premiere Urgence. Zedan refers to the violence of …
US pulls dozens of diplomats out of Iraq ahead of Soleimani’s killing anniversary
he Trump administration ordered a drawdown of diplomats at the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, until some time in January due to risks of a potential attack, according to a new report. — Courtesy photo …
Kurd vs Kurd: Fears of full-scale war rise in northern Iraq
Recent skirmishes in Kurdistan region between PKK fighters and Peshmerga soldiers heighten fears of full-scale conflict.
Iran expands shrines and influence in Iraq
Iran is pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into developing Shi’ite shrines in Iraq. In doing so it is binding its neighbour closer.
‘Mosul’ is a Hollywood war movie about Iraq – with a twist
Hollywood has churned out plenty of war movies about conflict in the Middle East in the past two decades _ but none quite like “Mosul.” (Dec. 1) …
Al Mirbad: an independent media outlet in southern Iraq
Al Mirbad is southern Iraq’s steadfast public service broadcaster. Launched by BBC Media Action in 2005 after the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime, it is now a household name providing news, …
Nasiriya: City at the heart of Iraq’s uprisings and rebellion
From ancient battles to last week’s deadly clashes between protesters and, Iraq’s Dhi Qar governorate has often been referred to as the centre of the country’s rebellion and uprisings. In November …
Iraq cool to Iranian offers of military cooperation
Iran is seeking to sell weapons and military equipment to Iraq through military cooperation agreements between the two countries, but Iraq is holding back.
Reopening of Border to drive Saudi Investment in Iraq?
By Adnan Abu Zeed for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.
The recent reopening of th …