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News and updates about Iraq

Why did Israel refrain from retaliating against Iraq in 1991?

Israel says it always acts against any attempted strike against it, but refrained from doing so when Iraqi Scud missiles hit back in 1991.

Why did Israel refrain from retaliating against Iraq in 1991?

Report: US won't intervene if Israel attacks in Iraq

Russian network reports Pompeo told Iraqi PM the US will not intervene if Israel attacks Iranian targets in the country.

Report: US won't intervene if Israel attacks in Iraq

Visits to Israel by Iraqi officials stir controversy

Reports of 3 secret Iraqi delegations to Israel raise speculation about future between countries, but Iraqi Parliament members are furious.

Visits to Israel by Iraqi officials stir controversy

Iraqi lawmaker outraged over officials' trips to Israel

Iraq's deputy parliamentary speaker demands probe into reported visits by Iraqi officials to Israel.

Iraqi lawmaker outraged over officials' trips to Israel

ANALYSIS: Amid confusion over Syria, Iraq prepares to oust US

Trump has effectively reversed his earlier statement about the immediate withdrawal of US troops from Syria.

ANALYSIS: Amid confusion over Syria, Iraq prepares to oust US

Secret delegations from Iraq visit Israel

Three delegations from Iraq have visited Israel in recent months, according to TV report.

Secret delegations from Iraq visit Israel

Jordanian MP claims Israel aided US in Saddam Hussein's capture

Arab media outlets cite Jordanian lawmaker's claim that Israel aided US in locating Iraqi dictator.

Jordanian MP claims Israel aided US in Saddam Hussein's capture

Trump on Syria: A lot of people are going to come around

Trump defends his decision to withdraw US troops from Syria during an unannounced visit to Iraq.

Trump on Syria: A lot of people are going to come around

Trump makes surprise visit to US troops in Iraq

US President, First Lady make unannounced visit to army base in Iraq.

Trump makes surprise visit to US troops in Iraq

ANALYSIS: Iran deepens entrenchment in Iraq

Iraq seems powerless to stop Iran's interference and the US is doing nothing to stop it. Has the battle been lost?

ANALYSIS: Iran deepens entrenchment in Iraq

ANALYSIS: Syrian war becoming a global conflict

With the collapse of peace talks, Syrian civil war escalating into regional - and possibly global - conflict.

ANALYSIS: Syrian war becoming a global conflict

Israeli film dropped from Iraqi Kurdish festival competition

Film festival judges in Iraqi Kurdistan protest removal of Israeli film, refuse to declare winner.

Israeli film dropped from Iraqi Kurdish festival competition

Iran kills 'mastermind' behind attack on military parade

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they killed the “mastermind” behind last month's attack in Ahvaz.

Iran kills 'mastermind' behind attack on military parade

ANALYSIS: ISIS is back

Islamic State is working hard to establish a new Caliphate in Asia by planting new sleeper cells and invigorating existing ones.

ANALYSIS: ISIS is back

Haley: US holds Iran 'fully accountable' for proxies' attacks

US Amb. Haley slams Iranian aggression in Iraqi, promises that the US will hold Iran accountable for proxies' attacks on US targets.

Haley: US holds Iran 'fully accountable' for proxies' attacks

Analysis: US losing battle with Iran over Iraq

The US promised to hold Iran accountable for attacks on US facilities in Iraq. But does the US still have any power in the area?

Analysis: US losing battle with Iran over Iraq

Iraqi protesters torch Iranian consulate in Basra

Angry protesters storm Iranian consulate in Basra amid demonstrations that have turned deadly in the past few days.

Iraqi protesters torch Iranian consulate in Basra

'No ruling out Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman says Israel retains freedom to act to defend itself against Iranian aggression anywhere.

'No ruling out Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq'

Iraq: Report that Iran moved missiles is 'without evidence'

Iraq’s Foreign Ministry says it is “astonished” over report that Iran moved missiles to Iraq but stops short of denying its contents.

Iraq: Report that Iran moved missiles is 'without evidence'

Iran denies transferring missiles to Iraq

Iran claims report it had moved ballistic missiles to Iraq was meant to create fear and affect Iran's relations with its neighbors.

Iran denies transferring missiles to Iraq

Iran moves ballistic missiles to Iraq

Report says Iran transferred missiles to Iraq, placing Israel, Saudi Arabia, within firing range.

Iran moves ballistic missiles to Iraq

Television program causes storm in Poland

Polish television network severely criticized for program presenting challenges of those making opposite journey - from Germany to Iraq.

Television program causes storm in Poland

ANALYSIS: Iran and ISIS profiting from turmoil in Iraq

The resurge of ISIS is taking place against the backdrop of a continuing popular uprising in the south of Iraq.

ANALYSIS: Iran and ISIS profiting from turmoil in Iraq

UN: 20,000-30,000 ISIS fighters remain in Iraq and Syria

New UN report says between 20,000 and 30,000 ISIS jihadists remain in Iraq and Syria despite the jihadist group's defeat last year.

UN: 20,000-30,000 ISIS fighters remain in Iraq and Syria

Iraqi national soccer team visits Temple Mount

Iraqi soccer team visits PA, plays against PA team while fans wave banners of Saddam Hussein.

Iraqi national soccer team visits Temple Mount

Iraqi soccer team plans to play in Ramallah

Iraq's national soccer team planning to travel to Ramallah to face off against PA team. Permission from Israel is required.

Iraqi soccer team plans to play in Ramallah

State Department working to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US

US State Department says working to renegotiate return of ancient Jewish documents to Iraq as Senators work to keep trove in US.

State Department working to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US

Senators work to keep Jewish artifacts in US

Bipartisan group of senators discussing bill to keep Iraqi Jewish Archive in US.

Senators work to keep Jewish artifacts in US

Iraqi intelligence: Russian forces killed ISIS leader's son

Iraqi intelligence says Russian forces fired three missiles at a cave in Homs, killing son of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Iraqi intelligence: Russian forces killed ISIS leader's son

PA official: Jews 'are not a people'

Watch PA envoy to Iraq says Jews “are not a people”, invites Iraqi militias to “liberate Palestine”.

PA official: Jews 'are not a people'

Former Miss Iraq visits Israel following selfie episode

Ex-Miss Iraq, whose family was forced to flee after she posed for photo with Miss Israel, visits Jewish state and calls for regional peace.

Former Miss Iraq visits Israel following selfie episode

Iraqi man extradited to Germany for murder, rape of Jewish teen

20-year-old Arab migrant extradited from northern Iraq to Germany after he admitted to killing 14-year-old Jewish girl.

Iraqi man extradited to Germany for murder, rape of Jewish teen

Iraqi man confesses to murdering German Jewish girl

20-year-old Iraqi migrant living in Germany admits to strangling Jewish girl to death before fleeing back to Iraq.

Iraqi man confesses to murdering German Jewish girl

Iraqi leader: Jews can return to Iraq

Shi'ite cleric who won recent Iraqi elections says Iraqi Jews who fled Iraqi persecution last century can return if they are 'loyal.'

Iraqi leader: Jews can return to Iraq

ANALYSIS:

Political earthquake in Iraq threatens to thwart Iran's plans

Firebrand anti-Iran control cleric emerging as winner of Iraqi elections.

Political earthquake in Iraq threatens to thwart Iran's plans

Iraq captures five senior ISIS officials

Iraq captures five senior ISIS officials, including a top aide to the group's leader.

Iraq captures five senior ISIS officials

Israel turns directly to Iraqi citizens

Foreign Ministry receives enthusiastic responses: 'Digital embassy will promote productive, positive dialogue.'

Israel turns directly to Iraqi citizens

US returns smuggled Iraqi artifacts

At a repatriation ceremony, the US returns over 3,000 ancient artifacts to Iraq.

US returns smuggled Iraqi artifacts

ANALYSIS: ISIS announces new strategy in Middle East

Resurgent ISIS is gaining a foothold in Iraq, Egypt and Southeast Asia, and putting Israel on hold for now.

ANALYSIS: ISIS announces new strategy in Middle East

ANALYSIS: ISIS is making a comeback in Syria and Iraq

If Trump pulls out US troops from Syria at this stage, he risks repeating Obama's 2011 blunder when he pulled the US army out of Iraq.

ANALYSIS: ISIS is making a comeback in Syria and Iraq

In 'city of shanasheel,' Iraqi heritage crumbles from neglect

In Iraq, nepotism, corruption, and neglect are destroying historical treasures.

In 'city of shanasheel,' Iraqi heritage crumbles from neglect

ISIS leader alive but injured

Officials say Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still alive but injury and poor health forced him to relinquish control of jihadist group.

ISIS leader alive but injured

Remembering the Jewish community of Baghdad

New film celebrates thousands of years of Iraqi Jewish history including the story of the first Baghdad beauty queen - a young Jewish woman.

Remembering the Jewish community of Baghdad

Analysis: Is ISIS done for?

The defeat of ISIS in Syria and Iraq has not ended the barbaric organization's ability to sow death and destruction.

Analysis: Is ISIS done for?

Iraq hangs 38 members of ISIS and Al-Qaeda

Iraq executes 38 jihadists, the largest number of executions in Iraq on a single day since September.

Iraq hangs 38 members of ISIS and Al-Qaeda

Family of Miss Iraq forced to flee country

Family flees death threats over daughter's photo with Miss Israel in Miss Universe competition.

Family of Miss Iraq forced to flee country

Lebanon PM slams Hezbollah-organized trip to Israel's border

Lebanese PM says Iran-backed group violated international law, instructs authorities to investigate.

Lebanon PM slams Hezbollah-organized trip to Israel's border

Iranian-backed militia threatens US troops in Iraq

Militia says that 'Trump's decision on Jerusalem renders striking US forces in Iraq legitimate.'

Iranian-backed militia threatens US troops in Iraq

'ISIS has lost 95% of its caliphate'

Head of international coalition fighting jihadist group says it has lost 95% of its self-proclaimed "caliphate" in Iraq and Syria.

'ISIS has lost 95% of its caliphate'

328 dead in earthquake on Iran-Iraq border

Strong 7.3-magnitude earthquake was felt across the region, including in Israel.

328 dead in earthquake on Iran-Iraq border

Massive Iraqi earthquake rattles Tel Aviv

7.3 magnitude earthquake in northern Iraq felt over 600 miles away in Tel Aviv.

Massive Iraqi earthquake rattles Tel Aviv

Waving the Israeli flag - a criminal offense?

Following Kurdish demonstrations featuring Israeli flag, Baghdad outlaws waving of 'Zionist entity's flag'.

Waving the Israeli flag - a criminal offense?

Khamenei: Americans themselves created ISIS

Iranian Supreme Leader warns Iraqi PM not to trust the United States, claims it created ISIS.

Khamenei: Americans themselves created ISIS

Kurdistan's moment of truth:

'The Kurds are calling us - but we're ignoring them.'

N. Iraq Kurds disappointed with Trump, Israel abandoning their cry for help: 'We raised Israeli flag in Europe, now we're punished for it.'

'The Kurds are calling us - but we're ignoring them.'

Netanyahu: World should take care of Kurds' future

PM reiterates Israel's support for Kurdish independence, says international community should look out for Kurds.

Netanyahu: World should take care of Kurds' future

Iraqi forces launch 'major attack' on Kurds following referendum

Kurds say 'lots of casualties' in Kirkuk as Iraqi government launches 'major multi-pronged' attack following independence referendum.

Iraqi forces launch 'major attack' on Kurds following referendum

Israeli reporter arrested in Iraq for espionage

According to reports, Israel journalist was arrested in Iraq by authorities. She was released after the United States intervened.

Israeli reporter arrested in Iraq for espionage

Sen. Schumer: Don’t return trove of Jewish artifacts to Iraq

Senate Minority Leader urges Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to find home for Iraqi Jewish Archive outside Iraq.

Sen. Schumer: Don’t return trove of Jewish artifacts to Iraq

Iran supports Iraq, prepares to receive Iraqi forces

Iran, Iraq, hold joint drills after Kurdish independence referendum.

Iran supports Iraq, prepares to receive Iraqi forces

U.S. military confirms 50 civilians killed in Iraq and Syria

U.S. military confirms an additional 50 civilians killed by coalition air or artillery strikes in Iraq and Syria.

U.S. military confirms 50 civilians killed in Iraq and Syria