Iraqi protesters

At least two killed, three wounded by security forces outside Lanaz refinery near Iraq's Erbil

Security sources claimed the protesters were holding a protest to demand job opportunities within the refinery, during which the security forces assigned to guard the site opened fire.

A view of a damaged building following missile attacks, in Erbil, Iraq, January 16, 2024
 Clay tablets inscribed with cuneiform script on display in Iraq.

Turkey hands over Babylonian and Akkadian clay tablets to Iraq

 A youth stands in front tyres set alight to protest against living condition in Aden. February 6, 2025.

Electricity crisis sparks more protests in southern Yemen

Abdul Latif Rashid takes his oath of office in front of Iraqi lawmakers in Baghdad, Iraq, October 13, 2022.

Iraqi parliament approves unpopular election law amendments


Iraq protesters torch Iran consulate in Najaf, curfew imposed

The protests that began in Baghdad on Oct. 1 and have spread through southern cities are the most complex challenge facing the Shi'ite-dominated ruling class

A demonstrator holds an Iraqi flag near burning tires during ongoing anti-government protests in Nassiriya, Iraq November 24, 2019

Should the U.S. support protesters in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon?

Our abandonment of the Iranian people in the Green Revolution of 2009 when hundreds of thousands took to the streets to protest the repressive theocracy was a stain on our value-based foreign policy.

Demonstrators clash with members of Iraqi security forces during the ongoing anti-government protests near the Governorate building of Basra, Iraq November 8, 2019

Baghdad protests horrified after bombing

All this comes as the government in Iraq feigns to not know who is killing the protesters.

Iraqi demonstrators take part in ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad, Iraq November 15, 2019.

Iranian munitions used to kill protests in Iraq

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch documents killing of protesters and letah tear gas cannisters

Demonstrators clash with members of Iraqi security forces during the ongoing anti-government protests near the Governorate building of Basra, Iraq November 8, 2019

Iran’s Soleimani haunts Iraqi protests

The conspiracy theories spread by Tehran and its allies about “foreign involvement” are a way for them to distract about the actual anger among protesters at Iran’s involvement.

Demonstrators disperse as Iraqi Security forces use tear gas during a protest against government corruption amid dissatisfaction at lack of jobs and services at Tahrir square in Baghdad, Iraq October 1, 2019

Israel Katz butts in on Iraqi protests, but not Lebanon

First official comments by an Israeli minister come hours after commander of a powerful Iranian-backed Iraqi militia accuses Israel of exacerbating unrest

An Iraqi demonstrator uses a sling shot during the ongoing anti-government protests in Baghdad