Iraq

'Shameful concentration camp': Albanese renews accusations of Israeli genocide in Gaza

The IDF estimated some 20 terrorists were killed on a strike on a Hamas HQ embedded in a Gazan school, while Palestinian reports claimed over 100 Palestinians were killed.

10/08/2024

'Qassem Soleimani Force': What is Iran's new multi-national military force?

20% of Qassem Soleimani Forces' members are from the Houthis in Yemen, with the rest from pro-Iranian factions and groups in Lebanon, Iraq, and Syria.

Iran-aligned attack on US forces in Iraq is dangerous escalation, says Austin

At least five US personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday, US officials told Reuters.

06/08/2024

US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say

It was unclear whether the attack was linked to threats by Iran to retaliate over the killing of the Hamas leader.

By REUTERS
05/08/2024

In Iraq, a law that can ‘legalize pedophilia’ is on the table

Critics say that the amendment, which would create separate family law tracks for Sunni and Shiite Iraqis, would allow legal child marriage and harm women’s status.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE
05/08/2024

Why Turkey's Erdogan threatened Israel with a proxy war

Behind The Lines: The Turkish leader sounds like, and acts like, an enemy of Israel. It is overdue that he be properly recognized as one.

Yazidis fear returning to their homeland, 10 years after massacre

However, the presence of an estimated 50,000 Islamic State fighters and their families across the border in Syria in detention centers and camps stokes fears of history repeating itself.

By REUTERS
02/08/2024

US struck Iran-backed militias after new threats

Strikes in Iraq reflect an attempt by Iran to open a new front against the US after several months of quiet in Iraq.

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
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