US President Donald Trump confirmed that ISIS leader in Iraq, Abu Khadija, was eliminated in a coordinated operation involving US, Iraqi, and Kurdish forces. Trump highlighted the operation as a significant blow to ISIS.
Militia targets Syrians in Iraq accused of supporting HTS crackdown
Iraq’s prime minister on Wednesday ordered the formation of a security team to pursue a Shiite militia that has been targeting Syrians in Iraq for allegedly supporting the killing of hundreds of people in a security campaign across the border.
US cuts force UN rights office to shut some work, including for Iraq torture victims
The U.N. human rights office said on Tuesday it has received termination notices from the U.S. government for five of its projects, forcing it to shut some programmes including helping torture victims …
Kurdish Fighters Called a Truce, but Turkey Kept Up Lethal Strikes
Turkey is still bombing armed Kurdish insurgents in Iraq and Syria, even after their leader urged them to lay down their arms and disband, and their group declared a cease-fire.
US terminates sanctions waver for Iraq to purchase gas, electricity from Iran
Washington ends exemption for Iranian power imports, citing ‘maximum pressure’ strategy on Iraq – Anadolu Ajansı …
Baghdad-Based Digital Zone Considers Expansion Beyond Iraqi Market
Baghdad-based Digital Zone, acquired by Qi Group in January 2025, is exploring expansion into GCC countries, focusing on Saudi Arabia. The …
Iran’s Influence in Iraq Is Crumbling—Here’s Why
For decades, Iran has worked to control Iraq, using money, militias, and political pressure. This has allowed Tehran to use Iraq as a source of cash and power, helping fund its activities in the …
World Bank pledges to help Iraq meet its development objectives
Jean-Christophe Carret confirmed on Tuesday the World Bank’s commitment to keep helping Iraq meet its development objectives.
Iraq: Personal Status Law Amendment Sets Back Women’s Rights
After months of legal and political wrangling, an amendment to Iraq’s Personal Status Law that entered into force on February 17, 2025, violates women’s and girls’ rights to equality before the law …
I. Summary
The Iraq Property Claims Commission, which was established by law in January 2004, more than eight months after the cessation of major hostilities, has yet to become operational. Moreover …