Iraq
Iraq's PM heads to Washington to discuss militias, business, and gain Trump's support
The US has warmed to Zaidi after opposing former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who almost became prime minister in February.
Iran threatening Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq as it strikes Israel - analysis
Israel is fighting on four fronts and has killed everyone who could end it - comment
Iraq World Cup star Aymen Hussein detained at Chicago airport, team photographer barred
The illusion of change in Iraq: Baghdad's militia shake-up masks a deeper Iranian strategy
BEHIND THE LINES: The decision by Zaidan’s allies to integrate their armed elements into state security forces represents an effort by a pro-Iranian element to consolidate its power.
Iran’s ethnic groups could alter the balance of power - opinion
Iran’s ethnic and religious minorities could play a decisive role in challenging the regime and reshaping the country’s political future.
Iraq PM hosts Iranian-backed militias to push disarmament, consolidate state control
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi met Iranian-backed militias to push them to disarm and join state command, aiming to limit armed group influence while avoiding conflict.
Iran increases checkpoints in Kurdish region as minority group disproportionally executed
Recent events, including the January demonstrations that were violently suppressed by the regime, have also seen Iran’s Kurdish community disproportionately affected by state violence.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq signal move to place weapons under state control amid US pressure
Iraq is at a turning point as militias begin procedures to disengage from the PMF and potentially hand weapons to the government amid US pressure.
'Memory is a form of resistance': President Herzog commemorates the Farhud
The Farhud marked the beginning of the end of a cohesive Jewish community in Iraq. Ten years later, in 1952, under the code name Operation Ezra and Nehemiah, the bulk of Iraqi Jewry left for Israel.
Cargo vessel struck by drone attack in Gulf, Iraqi officials say
Two explosions struck a cargo vessel near Iraq’s Umm Qasr, with officials saying one was caused by a drone attack.
Trump consolidates Middle East policy by appointing Special Envoy Barrack to Iraq, Syria - analysis
US Envoy Tom Barrack has played a key role in US policy in the Middle East over the past year. He was appointed Special Envoy to Syria last year. He is also the US Ambassador to Turkey.
Iran relentlessly targets Kurdish opposition in northern Iraq despite regional ceasefire - analysis
The attacks illustrate how Iran is seeking to keep up the pressure on Kurdish opposition groups. Many of these groups have forces and bases in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.
After years-long drought where Syria, Iraq were running out of water, dams are now full - analysis
Now, Syria is saying water levels have stabilized. Nevertheless, the flooding and the change in water flows show that the region is not on a one-way street to drought.
