Iraq
Iraq nears end of US-led ISIS prisoner relocation as thousands are transfered from Syria
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces gave up control of most of eastern Syria, including around 30 ISIS detention facilities, to the Syrian government in January.
Iraq-Turkey tensions grow as Baghdad summons ambassador over 'interference' accusations
Protesters take to Baghdad streets over new customs tariffs
Iraq faces renewed security concerns as ISIS detainees are transferred from Syria - analysis
Iran losing control over Houthis as proxy has 'gone rogue,' officials say
Tensions between Tehran and the Houthis reportedly escalated in April, after Iran failed to respond during heavy US strikes.
Gas field in Kurdistan region of northern Iraq on alert after drone threat
Drone threats put the Khor Mor gas field in northern Iraq on alert, as sirens blared overnight, with reports pointing to Iranian-backed militias.
Iraq pushes for Syrian border wall, threatening Iran's regional influence - analysis
Iranian-backed militias used to infiltrate into Syria via the unguarded border - as such, any wall would actually hurt Iran’s project to control the Middle East.
Israel must deepen its alliance with Kurds as Syria fractures - opinion
As long as Turkey and Qatar continue interfering in Syria’s internal affairs, the threat against minorities, including the Kurds, the Druze, and the Alawites, will continue.
IDF reveals connection between Hamas, ousted Assad regime in letters, documents
The letters include correspondence between senior Hamas officials, including Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh, Hassan Nasrallah, and Mohammad Saeed Izadi.
Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral
Trump and Vance were not invited to Dick Cheney’s funeral as US leaders gathered to honor the former vice president and outspoken Trump critic.
Iran is rearming as 'Axis of Resistance' regroups - can Israel stop an inevitable war? - opinion
The longer Jerusalem waits to strike again, the more danger Tehran’s retaliation could pose. Preparations for this all but inevitable war should begin now.
The Iraqi cleric and ex-Houthi spokesperson breaking ranks to defend Israel online
Two Arab activists are challenging dominant regional narratives by defending Israel online, even after facing bombings, persecution, and exile.
Kurdistan’s security architecture recast as Peshmerga unification continues
The Kurdistan region has its own armed forces, the Peshmerga. Among the largest units are the KDP and PUK, which each have tens of thousands of fighters.
Iraqi PM-led coalition tops Iraq election with 46 seats, commission says
Prime Minister Sudani's bloc wins Iraq's election, but forming a new government may take months due to challenges in building a majority and balancing US-Iran influence.
