Iraq
From diplomacy to bombs: Western nihilism fueled Iran’s expansion - opinion
Decades of Western diplomacy misjudged Iran’s ideology, fueling a war that the West was unprepared for.
Iraqi PMF presence in Iran raises alarm over crackdown, potential US ground war
Foreign journalist holding US passport kidnapped in Baghdad by unknown parties, police say
Exposing the hidden forces in the Iranian war
Senior Iran-backed Iraqi militia official killed, Kataib Hezbollah not confirming circumstances
Kataib Hezbollah confirms the death of Abu Ali al-Askari, a senior member and militia spokesperson, who frequently criticized the US and Israel, while not confirming the cause of his death.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise means Iran’s revolution is far from over - opinion
Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment suggests Iran’s theocratic regime will pursue the same revolutionary path.
Explosion near Amsterdam WTC linked to emerging group Ashab al-Yamin
"We are investigating this explosion," the spokesperson said. "The fire was immediately extinguished by security. We are reviewing footage and are calling on witnesses to contact the police."
Baghdad-Erbil oil feud threatens Iraq economy as Hormuz route remains cut off - analysis
Iraq has been cut off from trade via the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran has developed over the last two weeks.
Rising militia strikes leave Washington with few good choices in Iraq - analysis
The US Embassy in Baghdad has been warning US citizens in Iraq about threats for two weeks, since the US and Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28.
Iran-backed militias escalate drone attacks on US, Kurdistan targets in Iraq
Iran is also targeting Kurdish opposition groups in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.
Archaeologists pinpoint Alexander the Great's lost Alexandria on the Tigris in Iraq
Despite the city’s exposure to repeated floods over centuries, the preservation of its walls and urban fabric is described as unexpectedly good.
US announces names of six US soldiers killed in plane crash in Iraq
The incident is still under investigation, according to the US Defense Department
Drone strike hits Erbil refinery halting operations, Riyadh intercepts Iranian missiles, drones
A drone strike caused a fire at an Iraqi refinery, while Saudi Arabia intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting key regions.
US State Dept. urges Americans to leave Iraq, removes non-essential employees from Oman
Earlier on Saturday, the US Embassy in Baghdad was hit by a missile attack, Iraqi security sources told Reuters.
