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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 in Iraq
In Iraq, the Iranian regime has been active in supporting Shi’ite militias that are part of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU).
Iran's Revolutionary Guards honor Jewish soldiers who died in Iran-Iraq War
From among the Iranian Jews who fought during that war as conscripted soldiers, about 15 were killed.
How will Iraq interpret third explosion at base of Iran-backed militias?
The explosions, if seen as merely a public safety issue, can encourage the government to secure the bases and munitions used by the PMF.
Iran denies reports of its forces being killed in air strike in Iraq
Al-Arabiya reported that Iranian-made ballistic missiles were recently transported to the base where the strike was made via trucks used to transport refrigerated food.
Iraq between the devil and the deep blue sea
Troubling as this issue is, it is Iraq’s relations with its geographical neighbors that find the state balancing on a political tightrope.
Iraqi militias bombed by unmanned aircraft, one killed - security sources
There was no immediate claim of responsibility.
U.S. denies reports of secret meetings between U.S., Iran officials
The Iranian delegation included two officials from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iraj Masjedi, Iran's special envoy to Iraq.
Iraqi army aims to integrate Iranian-backed militias
Under US pressure, Baghdad seeks control over powerful force in country
Iraqi president: we cannot afford another conflict, enough is enough
"We do not want our territory to be a staging post for any hostile action against any of our neighbors, including Iran."
German FM in Baghdad to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions, save Iran deal
