Since the US invasion Iraq has not seen the peace, progress or democracy it had hoped for. On the contrary, during the past three decades, it has become a hotbed of extremism, terrorism and resultant …
UAE finances anti-Turkey PKK terrorists in northern Iraq: Report
A report says the United Arab Emirates has allegedly provided financial support to the anti-Turkey PKK militant group in Iraq’s northern semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. A security source at the …
In Iraq, a New Prime Minister Takes Stock of His Bloodied Land
In one city ruined by war, even the stones seem to have voices. They tell the stories of people who can no longer speak for themselves.
Iraq cuts July Basra crude exports to Asia to comply with OPEC cuts
Iraq, which has been lagging behind its target, had already taken measures to further reduce its output and exports in June. For July, Iraq’s Basra crude supply cuts in Asia range …
As US negotiates with Iraq on troop presence, a Trump campaign promise lingers
President Trump is again declaring the need to end “the era of endless wars.” Speaking at the U.S. Military Academy graduation Saturday, he cited the defeat of the Islamic State as a symbol of the …
Rights group urges free speech protection in Iraq
Human Rights Watch says penal code used to crack down on government critics including activists and journalists.
Turkey’s Air Force Strikes Kurdish Separatists in Iraq
Turkey’s air force conducted one of its biggest airstrikes against Kurdish separatists in northern Iraq, in a show of military might coinciding with its growing involvement in regional …
Impact of COVID-19 on SMEs in Iraq
(MENAFN – Iraq Business News) Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have been heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the closures and reduced working hours recommended to curb the spread of …
Political Pressure on Iraq Will Backfire on America
If the White House’s aim is to force Iraq to choose between Washington and Teheran, then it will likely be disappointed by the results of such a maneuver.
Turkey attacks Kurdish targets in Iraq
Turkish warplanes struck dozens of Kurdish targets in Iraq out of self-defense, Turkey’s National Defense Ministry said Monday.