Iraq
Iran to close parts of Hormuz Strait for few hours due to 'security precautions,' shipping safety
According to Fars, the IRGC Navy commander declared that, "The weapon that reaches the battlefield on the day of war is different from what is displayed in exercises."
Thirty-four Australians released from a camp holding families of suspected ISIS terrorists in Syria
Moving suspected ISIS prisoners to Iraq shows Washington doesn’t fully trust Damascus, expert says
Iraq's Kurds emerge as Middle East's key diplomatic players at Munich Security Council - analysis
US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say
The move comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Baghdad over Washington's push to curb Iranian influence in Iraqi politics.
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq declare support for regime in case of war against US
Akram al-Kaabi, a leader of paramilitary forces in Iraq, verbally attacked Trump and his Iraq envoy, saying that repeated violations of sovereignty would not be tolerated.
Trump intervenes in Iraq politics, warns Maliki comeback could repeat past mistakes
He was ousted in 2014 as Iraq fell into chaos, but has spent the last decade regaining power, recently winning support from key Shi’ite factions.
Trump says US won't help Iraq if it picks Maliki as prime minister
In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned that reinstalling Nouri al-Maliki would be a "very bad choice" for Iraq.
ISIS numbers grow as Syrian instability continues, Iraq warns
In the rare interview, al-Shatri said Iraqi intelligence estimates suggest that ISIS’s presence in Syria has grown from roughly 2,000 fighters a year ago to as many as 10,000 terrorists today.
Kataib Hezbollah calls on supporters to prepare for conflict with Israel
The statement is the latest example of how Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are continuing to threaten Israel, the US, and the region.
US urges Iraq to limit Iranian influence as new government forms
The discussion centered on Iraq accepting up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from Syria, a move that could spark controversy within the country.
‘There will be hell in Syria’: Kurdish campaigner urges international intervention
Rebwar Hazhar, the chairman of Conservative Friends of Kurdistan, told The Jerusalem Post that Washington’s relationship with Damascus would only be temporary.
Iraq's former PM who helped fuel ISIS makes unlikely comeback - analysis
Nouri al-Maliki let ISIS take over a third of Iraq in 2014. He spent years in the political wilderness, but now he is angling for a third term as prime minister.
Baghdad has no reason to send forces to Iran amid protests, Iraqi scholar tells 'Post'
According to some media outlets, including Iran International, thousands of Iraqi militiamen have already crossed into Iran to help Tehran suppress the ongoing protests.
