Iraq news
Iraqi Sunnis divided over upcoming vote for parliament speaker
Iraq’s top leadership is divided along sectarian lines, with the president being Kurdish and the prime minister usually a Shi’ite. The lower-level speaker of parliament's role goes to Sunnis.
New Iraqi lawmaker ousted after creating fake PMF brigade, violating election laws
Iraq launches probe after diplomat accused of taking towels from Jordan hotel
Fire at mall in Iraq leaves at least 60 dead, officials say
Murder of Iraqi commentator al-Hashimi is a blow for the region - analysis
In Iraq, media and commentators are still vulnerable to the language of the bullet rather than the language of debate.
What sort of man is Iraq’s new prime minister?
Everything about Kadhimi’s past suggests a man imbued with generous humanitarian instincts, an upholder of social justice, utterly opposed to repressive dictatorship.
Iraqi woman allegedly beaten at Iranian airport sparks outrage within Iraq
Iranian state-media said on Friday that Iran's vice-consul in Najaf visited the woman to apologize for the police's behavior.
Will Iraq’s new PM shake off Iran’s grip on the region?
On May 7, the Iraqi parliament swore in Mustafa al-Kadhimi as its new prime minister. Iraqi officials are hopeful his leadership will bring stability to the region and curtail months of protests.
A rift emerges among pro-Iranian militias in Iraq
Different units are increasingly divided between those who want to play a role in Iran’s regional strategy and those who want to be a more local Iraqi force.
Iraqi shi’ite leader – and, apparently, Iran – embrace PM-designate
Nomination of Mohammed Allawi stokes further resentment among anti-government protesters, who seek out-and-out change
Iranian-backed militias may have killed 500 protesters in Iraq
As many as 550 protesters have been killed in Iraq since protesters began in October.
Iraq's soccer team brings unity to divided country
Unlike days of Saddam Hussein, players no longer fear punishment for poor performance – let alone political expression
Concerns arise after Iraq cracks down on Al-Hurra channel
The Al-Hurra network has been taken down by the Iraqi government, which claims it was due to a misleading report it had aired. Though the possibility exists something more elaborate is taking place
Iranian-allied Shiite Fighters in Iraq Threaten Israel
Popular Mobilization Forces also charge US with green-lighting alleged Israeli strikes.
