Iraq
Five Kurdish groups form political coalition to challenge Iran’s regime
Five Kurdish Iranian opposition groups unite to form a powerful new coalition against Tehran’s regime, focusing on self-determination and democracy.
Qatar’s ‘Ring of Fire’: The growing influence posing a deadly threat to Israel's security - opinion
Controlled chaos: Terrorism is used as a political tool - opinion
Iran temporarily closes Strait of Hormuz due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety
Thirty-four Australians released from a camp holding families of suspected ISIS terrorists in Syria
Hukmiya Mohamed, a co-director of Roj camp, told Reuters that the 34 Australians had been released to their families, who had come to Syria for the release.
Moving suspected ISIS prisoners to Iraq shows Washington doesn’t fully trust Damascus, expert says
Professor Eytan Gilboa warned that Tehran may pressure Iraq to allow the country to become a ground to challenge the Sharaa regime.
Iraq's Kurds emerge as Middle East's key diplomatic players at Munich Security Council - analysis
The KRG has helped smooth the transition in eastern Syria by working with Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, also hosting US forces and other anti-ISIS coalition forces.
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
Baghdad issued a formal protest after remarks on PKK activity were seen as interference. Ankara says the comments were mistranslated and focused only on militants in Iraq.
Protesters take to Baghdad streets over new customs tariffs
Protesters argued the policy has instead slowed trade, creating congestion at Umm Qasr port and prompting some importers to consider routing goods through the Kurdistan region, where fees are lower.
Iraq faces renewed security concerns as ISIS detainees are transferred from Syria - analysis
Iraq is taking in thousands of ISIS prisoners from Syria, raising concerns over security in border provinces and testing the country’s ability to contain militant threats.
Missile barrages and cyber operations: Iran outlines multi-front war plan against US - report
The concept echoes recent years of proxy warfare across Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and the Red Sea, where Houthi maritime attacks disrupted shipping and drew international responses.
Paris court dismisses Jewish family's compensation claim against government for not paying rent
The claim sought unpaid rent from the French government for its use of the family's ancestral home in Iraq as an embassy.
US fighter jet downs Iranian drone near aircraft carrier, gunboats approach US-flagged tanker
Iranian Shahed-139 drone shot down by F-35 jet over Arabian Sea • In separate incident, six Iranian gunboats approach US-flagged oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
