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US sets Friday deadline for Iraq to form government free of Iran-linked Maliki or face sanctions
The US issued a Friday ultimatum to Baghdad: form a government without Iranian influence or face sanctions. Washington specifically targeted the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister.
Kataib Hezbollah calls on supporters to prepare for conflict with Israel
US urges Iraq to limit Iranian influence as new government forms
Baghdad has no reason to send forces to Iran amid protests, Iraqi scholar tells 'Post'
Iran’s attacks on Iraq harmed journalists, widely condemned
Iran continued its bombardment of Kurdish regions of Iraq, a day after Iran fired 73 ballistic missiles and dozens of drones at Kurdish opposition groups.
Iran closes its borders with Iraq, halts flights amid violence - State TV
Millions of Iranians travel to the Iraqi city of Kerbala every year for the ritual of Arbaeen, which marks the end of a 40-day mourning period for the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, Imam Hussein.
Iran's proxy terror attacks are a direct hit on free speech - opinion
The correct response to Iran’s toxic efforts to murder dissidents in the West is an utter and complete refusal to be silent.
Iran is worried about US-Israel-Saudi talks ahead of Biden's trip - analysis
At the end of the day, the reason for Biden’s trip is probably more complex than this report makes it out to be. It’s not all about Israel or oil. It is about managing the ties with Riyadh.
Who is the new militant group targeting a Turkish base with drones? - analysis
The creation of a new “group” called Ahrar Sinjar may be an excuse to strike Turkey now, alleging to be responding to other Turkish attacks.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired on positions in Iraq's Erbil - report
"No casualties have been reported so far," Iran state media said.
Who fired rockets targeting a Turkish base in Iraq? - analysis
The attack targeting the Turkish base near Bashiqa is not the first, as it was targeted in December 2021 and also January 2022, with reports staying that there was also an attack in November 2021.
Will Iran use the Ramadan period to increase tensions with Israel?
Iran knows it can stoke tensions over several thousand miles of potential frontline – including the Gaza Strip, northern Israel and the Golan Heights.
Concerns for Iraq after it fails to elect a president - analysis
Since the US invasion of Iraq and the toppling of the dictator Saddam Hussein, Iraq has had a Kurdish President.
Iran’s militias in Iraq claim 'Zionist presence' in Erbil
Iran fired large missiles that landed near a new US consulate compound and damaged a house, with Iranian regime media reporting that the Islamic Republic was also targeting “Zionist” facilities.
