Iraq news
Iraq names little-known banker Ali al-Zaidi as PM after five-month deadlock
The real story of Zaidi is that he is largely unknown and appears to have been chosen almost by chance, as if Iraq’s politicians simply settled on a random figure to lead the country.
Iranian-backed militias strike Iraqi intelligence service in Baghdad escalation
US urges Iraq to limit Iranian influence as new government forms
Iraq's former PM who helped fuel ISIS makes unlikely comeback - analysis
Yazidis mourn genocide victims after bodies identified
It is believed almost 3,000 Yazidis are still missing.
Two children killed in gas pipe blast near militia camp in Iraq
Some 51 people were injured in the explosion.
Under attack and losing hope, Iraqi activists flee abroad
An Iraqi government spokesman did not respond to requests for comment.
‘The Americans are gone’: Iran happy US left Taji base
The base has been attacked a dozen times by rockets fired by pro-Iranian militias and three coalition personnel were killed there in March.
Murder of Iraqi commentator al-Hashimi is a blow for the region - analysis
In Iraq, media and commentators are still vulnerable to the language of the bullet rather than the language of debate.
What sort of man is Iraq’s new prime minister?
Everything about Kadhimi’s past suggests a man imbued with generous humanitarian instincts, an upholder of social justice, utterly opposed to repressive dictatorship.
Iraqi woman allegedly beaten at Iranian airport sparks outrage within Iraq
Iranian state-media said on Friday that Iran's vice-consul in Najaf visited the woman to apologize for the police's behavior.
Will Iraq’s new PM shake off Iran’s grip on the region?
On May 7, the Iraqi parliament swore in Mustafa al-Kadhimi as its new prime minister. Iraqi officials are hopeful his leadership will bring stability to the region and curtail months of protests.
A rift emerges among pro-Iranian militias in Iraq
Different units are increasingly divided between those who want to play a role in Iran’s regional strategy and those who want to be a more local Iraqi force.
Iraqi shi’ite leader – and, apparently, Iran – embrace PM-designate
Nomination of Mohammed Allawi stokes further resentment among anti-government protesters, who seek out-and-out change
