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 …
Iraq suffers worst political crisis in years
Demonstrators have been flooding Iraqi streets protesting corruption, the failures of Iraq’s political system, and Iranian influence. Iraq’s government has responded with force. Joshua Keating, a …
Embassy unrest in Iraq highlights escalating U.S.-Iran tensions
The crisis at the U.S. Embassy in Iraq has calmed down as demonstrators left the area. Violence erupted earlier this week after supporters of Iranian-backed militias attacked the facility. The turmoil …
Iraq Will be Hit Harder by Falling Oil Prices Than COVID-19 or ISIS
The shadowy figures of well-armed Isis gunmen can be seen making an attack in the plains of northern Iraq on an outpost held by paramilitary fighters loyal to the Iraqi government. Some four of the …