Baghdad

US carried out strike in Iraq, US official says

Saudi TV channel Al-Hadath reported that Israel intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iraq to Eilat near the time of the explosions.

30/07/2024

Governments alarmed as 50-100k Pakistani workers flee to live in Iraq

50,000 Pakistanis have disappeared in Iraq after the Ashura pilgrimage in Karbala. Many are thought to work illegally.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM , ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
30/07/2024
Iraqi police at site of Kirku bomb attack

Four Iraqi police officers killed in fighting with ISIS

Allegedly taking shelter in the rural town, IS fighters emerged from hiding and attacked law enforcement, leading to the deadly clash, according to police.  

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
14/07/2024

Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Sadr girds for political comeback

His return likely planned for the 2025 parliamentary election, could threaten the growing clout of rivals, including Iraqi Shi'ite parties and armed factions close to Iran.

By REUTERS
12/05/2024

Mysterious explosion highlights threats of Iraqi Shi'ite militias

Who are the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq who threaten Israel, the US, and the region?

Airstrike hits military base south of Baghdad used by terror organization, sources say

A huge blast hit an Iraqi military base used by Popular Mobilization Forces near Baghdad.

20/04/2024
 Esmail Qaani, the head of the Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force, speaks in Tehran, Iran

On Iranian commander's request, Iraqi terrorists dial down attacks on US

Esmail Qaani said the militias should lie low to avoid US strikes on their senior commanders, destruction of key infrastructure, or even a direct retaliation against Iran, the sources said.

By REUTERS
18/02/2024

Iraq recalls envoy from Iran after attack on 'Israeli spy HQ'

The Iraqi government will take all legal measures against these actions that are considered a violation of Iraq's sovereignty and the security of its people.

By REUTERS
16/01/2024

European rabbis to Sweden on Torah burning: Amend laws, ensure unity

The Swedish embassy in Baghdad faced the brunt of the outrage when it was stormed in protest.

20/07/2023

Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Quran burning

Baghdad had notified the Swedish government "that any recurrence of the incident involving the burning of the Holy Quran on Swedish soil would necessitate severing diplomatic relations."

By REUTERS
20/07/2023
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