Iraq

Iran steps up attacks on Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq

The attacks illustrate how Iran continues to target Kurdish opposition groups in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, even as Tehran faces wider regional tensions and domestic unrest.

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party, known as PAK take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.
Iraqi and Israeli flags waving (illustrative).

An Iraqi call for peace with Israel rooted in Abrahamic heritage - opinion

Oil trucks arriving from Iraq at the Baniyas oil terminal, in Baniyas, Syria, May 14, 2026.

Does Iraq's rerouting of oil exports make Turkey a big winner of the Iran war? - analysis

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Retired US Air Force officer Rick Francona discusses Kurds, Iranian threat with 'Post' - interview


Syria, Iraq stir hope despite memories of war with resumption of Shiite pilgrimages- analysis

The prospect of renewed activity has also revived concerns among Syrians who remember the involvement of Iran-backed armed groups in the country's civil war.

Shiite muslim pilgrims hold portraits of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah (R), Imam Ali (C) and depiction of Sayyida Zaynab bint Ali ibn Abi Talib (L) as they march to the shrine city of Karbala ahead of commemorations for Arbaeen on July 19, 2026.

Iraq opens first Jewish museum as country's ancient community nears extinction

Iraq’s Jewish community, which dates back 2,500 years and once made up nearly a quarter of Baghdad’s population, now has its own museum in the city it largely left behind.

Visitors examine exhibits at the “Jewish Shamash Museum” in Baghdad, Iraq.

Trump 'has not made a decision' on Iran, Rubio tells press

A question was posed as to how the US planned to assist its allies in the region over the Iranian threat, with Rubio responding that "we're doing it now."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks as he chairs the first plenary session during the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on October 30, 2026.

Iraqi PM al-Zaidi arrives in Syria in landmark post-Assad summit on security, trade - analysis

Syria’s Sharaa said that Syria's role as a trade corridor for Iraq is important. He stressed the example of the connections between Iraq's Faw Port and Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartous.

Iraqi Prime Minister and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi chairs the Ministerial Council for National Security for an emergency meeting, to discuss the latest security developments and the attack carried out by the US and Saudi air forces, Baghdad, Iraq, July 29, 2026.

Iraq deepens ties with Jordan as Baghdad looks to strengthen regional alliances - analysis

Iraq and Jordan signed nine cooperation agreements during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to Amman, focusing on trade, energy and security amid growing regional tensions.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi meets with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, not pictured, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026.

Tensions continue to mount as Iraq balances the Iran border crossing closures with national needs

Authorities closed the al-Shib crossing last week as they upgraded security and detection equipment, an Iraqi official told Reuters on Wednesday.

Iraqi security forces stand at the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after Iraq closed the crossing following airstrikes on the Iranian side that security sources said killed an Iraqi citizen, Iraq, April 4, 2026.

Iraq's government struggling amid threats of rebellion, protests, rising Iran tensions - analysis

The dispute comes amid tensions between Baghdad and Tehran and renewed protests in the Iraqi capital marking the anniversary of the 2019 Tishreen movement.

Iraqi security forces stand at the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after Iraq closed the crossing following airstrikes on the Iranian side that security sources said killed an Iraqi citizen, Iraq, April 4, 2026.

Iraqi PM orders investigation into provincial council threats over closed Iran border crossing

Authorities closed the crossing last week as they upgraded security and detection equipment, an Iraqi official told Reuters on Wednesday.

Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (C) looks on during the family photo during the 52nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad on October 17, 2026.

Iraq braces for renewed Iran conflict after 1,000 strikes on Kurdistan, 600 militia attacks

Baghdad shut crossings with Iran this week, and the Kurdistan Region denied hosting Ukrainian drones, as Iraq moves to avoid being drawn into another round of fighting.

Iraqi security forces stand at the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran after Iraq closed the crossing following airstrikes on the Iranian side that security sources said killed an Iraqi citizen, Iraq, April 4, 2026.

Fourteen years after genocide, Yazidis may see stability in Iraq - analysis

The Yazidi region was largely abandoned by Iraq. The Yazidis remained, but they were divided.

A view shows the conical temple roofs, courtyards and pilgrims at the Lalish sanctuary during the Jama'i festival in Lalish, Duhok Governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on October 10, 2026; Illustrative.