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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.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Members of the Iraqi security forces take part in an event marking the Iraqi Police Day in Mosul, Iraq, January 9, 2026.
View of the Conseil d'Etat, France's highest administrative court, in Paris, France, January 25, 2024.

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.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Supporters of former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki gather to protest what they say is U.S. interference in Iraq’s sovereignty near the entrance to the Green Zone, which houses the U.S. embassy and other missions, in Baghdad, Iraq, January 29, 2026.

Kurds in Iraq are powerbrokers in Iraq’s politics, but do they benefit? - analysis

Iraqi Shi’ite leaders arrived in Erbil for talks with Kurdish officials as political deadlock deepens over appointing a new president and prime minister.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A soldier in an ISIS uniform prepares ammunition.

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.

|ByASHER SMITH

Baghdad bombing could be the Biden admin's first challenge

The bombing was only four kilometers from the US embassy compound and occurred in an area where there have been protests over the last year and a half.

JANUARY 22, 2021BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The site of a twin suicide bombing attack in a central market is seen in Baghdad

Trump threatens Iran after rocket fire on Baghdad embassy

Pro-Iranian militias use Iranian 107mm katyusha rockets. Trump tweeted a photo of the rockets with his warning. Trump has warned Iran in the past.

DECEMBER 24, 2020BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
US Army soldiers keep watch on the US embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraq January 1, 2020

Iranian-backed militias' rockets target US embassy in Baghdad

C-RAM air defense used against rocket fire. At least three impacts heard and minor damage reported. Iranian-backed groups targeted US in Iraq in past.

DECEMBER 20, 2020BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
U.S. soldiers are seen during a handover ceremony of Taji military base from US-led coalition troops to Iraqi security forces, in the base north of Baghdad, Iraq August 23, 2020.

US pulling diplomats out of Baghdad amid tensions with Iran - report

US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Tueller will remain in Baghdad, according to the State Department.

DECEMBER 3, 2020ByTZVI JOFFRE
Protesters and militia fighters throw stones towards the U.S. Embassy during a protest to condemn air strikes on bases belonging to Hashd al-Shaabi (paramilitary forces), outside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq January 1, 2020.

Analysts: US embassy closure could weaken ties with Iraq

Former envoy says shutting down would be major political defeat for Washington, while Foreign Service officer once posted there says go ahead – it’s unsafe for staff.

OCTOBER 2, 2020ByTARA KAVALER/THE MEDIA LINE
US Army soldiers keep watch on the US embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraq January 1, 2020

Will Iraq ever stop rocket fire and attacks on US and Western countries?

Since July 23 there have been at least 32 attacks on US or foreign forces.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A member of Hashd al-Shaabi waves a flag of Kataib Hezbollah militia group during a protest to condemn air strikes on bases belonging to Hashd al-Shaabi (paramilitary forces), outside the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

Three rockets hit perimeter of Baghdad international airport

One of the rockets landed in the airport garage damaging four civilian vehicles, it said, citing a military statement.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020ByREUTERS
Katyusha rocket launchers found by the Iraqi Army, are seen in Umm al-Izam.

Ex-Israel envoy publishes new list of Baghdadi Jewry surnames

"Although many books have been published about various aspects of Baghdadi Jewry and its rich heritage, none contain a systematically-researched list of surnames."

AUGUST 31, 2020ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
An Iraqi walks past a traditional house in Basra. In 1940, Jews of Iraq suffered an unprecedented pogrom that affect communities in Baghdad, Basra and elsewhere.

Is Iraq’s new PM losing the fight against Iranian-backed militias?

Kadhimi pledged to rein in Iranian-backed militias, but recent events highlight the difficulty of remolding critical relationships between the government and armed militias.

JULY 11, 2020ByMAYA CARLIN
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi delivers a speech during the vote on the new government at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, May 7, 2020

Prominent Iraqi government advisor Husham al-Hashemi shot dead in Baghdad

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Hashemi's killing.

JULY 7, 2020ByREUTERS
Iraqi security forces gather in a street, during a curfew imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Baghdad, Iraq