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 …
ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE HEARING ON OPERATIONS IN IRAQ
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. John Warner (R-VA) (R), Senior Adviser to the secretary of State and coordinator for Iraq David Satterfield (2nd R), Assistant Chairman Sen. Carl Levin (D …
Iraq: Humanitarian Bulletin, October 2020
English Situation Report on Iraq about Coordination, Food and Nutrition, Epidemic and more; published on 30 Nov 2020 by OCHA …