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
Iraq in turmoil
Not a prospect to be welcomed.
Arabic media: Israel obtained list of Iranian targets in Iraq
“The implementation of this threat would represent a change in the rules and an attempt by Tel Aviv to expand the map of the game,” the Arabic website Al-Jarida wrote.
What do the Iraqi elections mean for the corruption-ridden country?
Abadi’s big fail in Iraq as Sadrists triumph
Slightly less than half of Iraq’s eligible voters turned out to vote in the first elections since ISIS was defeated in the country.
U.S. Commander to ‘Post’: Iraq in critical transition phase after ISIS
Washington steps up support for Iraqi Air Force.
Iraq to rebuild ancient mosque with help from United Arab Emirates
ISIS systematically destroyed cultural heritage in the city of Mosul, Iraq.
Hipsters, Sadrists, Shi’ites plan for Iraq’s future
Iran’s influence is clear but people remain critical of Baghdad, Tehran and the West.
27 years since the Gulf War - why didn't Israel respond?
Politicking and diplomacy made Israel sit on its hands while Scud missiles reined down.
Kurds reported killed as mass protests sweep Kurdistan region of Iraq
As political supporters of different parties trade accusations, many wonder whether protests will deepen political crises and what the protesters hope to achieve.
Why Israel ignores Iraq
Israeli decision-makers’ as well as commentators’ lack of interest in the political developments in Iraq, leads them to exaggerate in Iranian influence in Iraq and lose track of alternative trends.
