Joe Biden Tries to Smooth Iraq Ties After Pentagon Outburst
Vice President attempts to smooth tensions with Baghdad after US Sec of Defense suggests the Iraqis have lost 'will to fight' ISIS.
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Iraq Condemns US Defense Secretary Carter's Criticism
After US defense chief says Iraq lacks will to defeat ISIS, Iraqi leaders and generals note surprise, say he was 'fed wrong information.'
Sec of Def Ashton Carter: Iraqis Have No 'Will to Fight' ISIS
US Secretary of Defense criticizes Iraqi forces for fleeing Ramadi and leaving the city to ISIS, despite having them 'vastly outnumbered'
Iraqi Deputy PM Berates 'Shameful' Retreat from ISIS
Sunni politician condemns army fleeing from ISIS as it conquered Ramadi, says US airstrikes are 'not enough.'
ISIS Conquers Last Syrian Border Crossing to Iraq
ISIS continues blitz, seizing last crossing held by Assad's regime forces and solidifying hold after conquering half of Syria.
Pentagon to Expedite Shipment of Shoulder Weapons to Iraq
An expedited shipment of 2,000 shoulder-fired weapons from Washington expected to arrive in Iraq next week.
American Airstrike in Syria Killed 2 Children, Military Admits
Officials in the United States military admit that airstrikes against Islamist extremists in Syria killed two children last November.
US Arming Iraq with 1,000 Anti-Tank Missile Systems against ISIS
Systems needed to deal with massive suicide car bomb onslaughts by ISIS, as US wonders what went wrong in Ramadi.
ISIS Enters Ancient Palmyra, Threatening Priceless Artifacts
Islamic State jihadists enter ancient Syrian city for second time, after briefly taking parts on Saturday, now control a third of the city.
Obama Considering Arming Iraqi Sunni Tribes against ISIS
White House facing criticism over substituting decisive policy for 'posturing and half-measures,' after ISIS advances in Iraq.
Militias, ISIS Amass for Shia-Sunni Showdown in Iraq's Ramadi
After Islamic State sweeps Iraqi army aside in 3-day blitz, Iranian-backed militias poised for counterattack; Iranian DM visits Baghdad.
Pentagon: Situation in Ramadi Remains 'Contested'
Pentagon says situation in Ramadi remains "fluid and contested" after ISIS claims it captured the city.
ISIS Completes Capture of Iraq's Ramadi
ISIS seals its capture of Ramadi after a dramatic pullout by Iraqi forces.
British Suicide Bomber Helps ISIS Take Control of Iraqi City
'Abu Musa al-Britani' said to have detonated himself, as Islamic State forces inch closer to taking full control of Ramadi.
Why Now? Baghdadi Message Reaffirms ISIS Leadership
Tape of Islamic State leader released last week meant to dispel incapacitation rumors - but when was it recorded?
US Kills Senior ISIS Leader in Syria, Captures His Wife
US Special Operations forces eliminate one of ISIS's top logistical leaders in daring Saturday raid, which saw 'hand-to-hand combat.'
Dead or Alive? Recording of Saddam Deputy Airs on Iraqi TV
TV channel of Baath party releases an audio recording purportedly of Saddam Hussein’s deputy some officials said had been killed.
ISIS Seizes Iraqi City of Ramadi
ISIS fighters seize the government compound in the city of Ramadi, capital of Anbar province.
ISIS Leader Releases New Recording Amid Reports of Injury
In new audio recording, ISIS head Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi urges Muslims to emigrate to his self-proclaimed "caliphate".
US Denies Killing ISIS Leader, Bombing Mosque
Central Command confirms that coalition aircraft did not strike Tal Afar jihadist meeting.
Number of Displaced in Iraq Hits 2.8 Million - Syria Even Worse
International agencies struggling to provide for growing number of internal refugees; some 7.6 million displaced in Syria.
Baghdad Blasts Targeting Shia Muslim Pilgrims Kill Six
Bomb blast and mortar shells target Shia worshippers heading to Baghdad shrine.
Bush: I Would've Authorized Iraq Invasion
Possible Republican candidate says he would have authorized the 2003 invasion of Iraq, points out that Hillary Clinton did as well.
Mayor Slates Security Failures in Iraq ISIS Prison Break
Mayor of Khalis says Islamic State able to spring inmates in bloody raid after administration didn't listen to his warnings over security.
ISIS Springs Jailed Fighters in Bloody Iraq Prison Break
Forty inmates - many of them terrorists - escape prison 30 miles from Baghdad; ISIS hails break as successful operation.
ISIS Launches Fresh Offensive at Iraq's Largest Oil Refinery
Pro-government forces having a hard time dislodging Islamic State fighters from Baiji oil refinery near Mosul.
Pentagon: Iraq Oil Refinery Under Threat from ISIS
Pentagon spokesman says ISIS has entered the Baiji refinery in Iraq and controls parts of it.
Students Gather Packages for Christian Refugees Fleeing ISIS
Im Tirtzu, Israeli Christian Recruitment Forum team up with Israeli volunteers to aid Christians in Iraq and Syria.
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Baghdad Car Bomb Attack
ISIS claims responsibility for car bomb attack in Baghdad that killed at least 19 people, says it was targeting a Shiite militia.
Shadow of Saddam Lives on in Iraq
Likely death of Saddam Hussein's deputy Izzat al-Duri celebrated by many Iraqis - but reveals Baathist links to ongoing ISIS insurgency.
ISIS Kills 300 Yazidis West of Mosul
Yazidi and Iraqi officials say 300 Yazidi captives killed by ISIS in the Tal Afar district near Mosul.
Report: ISIS Head Incapacitated Due to Spinal Damage
The Guardian reports that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is suffering from spinal damage sustained in an airstrike.
Arabs from Saudi Arabia to Iraq Voice Support for Israel
From Jeddah with love? How an Arab Israeli soldier's quest to enlist his countrymen led him to an unexpected source of pro-Israel sentiment.
Iraq Offers Amnesty to Forces Who Fled ISIS
Forces who fled during Islamic State's assault last June will receive amnesty provided they return to unit within 30 days, Iraqi PM says.
Iraq is Losing the 'Psychological War' to ISIS
Iraqi government furious as rumors inflate ISIS achievements, and 110,000 people flee only dozens of terrorists in key province.
Eight Iraqis Shot Dead, Dumped in Baghdad
Spiraling violence against refugees from ISIS-ruled Anbar province turning Baghdad into a sectarian powder-keg.
UN Employee Kidnapped in Iraq
A United Nations employee abducted northeast of Baghdad, says spokeswoman for the UN mission in the country.
Iraq: ISIS Stones Two Men to Death for Adultery
Grisly photos from Nineveh province in northern Iraq shows Islamic state execution.
Turkey Battles Iran In Strategic Chess Game
Turkey is worrying more and more about Iranian power, but think they might have left themselves exposed.
Iraq Doesn't Have DNA Results to Test Body of 'Saddam Deputy'
Iraq's health ministry does not have DNA results from a close relative of Izzat al-Duri that could determine whether he was killed.
Erdogan: ISIS is a 'Virus' Working to Destroy Muslims
Turkish President launches one of his strongest attacks yet against the Islamic State.
US Coalition Carries Out Second 24-Hour Blitz Against ISIS
Coalition unleashes 22 airstrikes over past 24 hours, targeting Islamic State positions north and west of Baghdad.
UN: 114,000 Flee Iraq's Ramadi Area Due to ISIS Advances
War with ISIS escalates refugee problem, with 2.7 million people displaced from Iraq in 2014.
Ex-Hussein Intel Officer Planned ISIS's Rise to Power
Report based on newly revealed documents shows how former chief officer under Iraq's dictator made 'blueprint' for ISIS's Syria conquest.
Iraq Regains Control of Oil Refinery Over ISIS
Baghdad makes incremental progress in fighting ISIS, clears the group out of sensitive oil refinery after 10-month struggle.
Iraq Examining Reports that Saddam's Deputy Killed
Iraq to test the body of a man killed in clashes with pro-government forces who may be former vice president Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri.
Visit the 'Sacred' Site Where ISIS Massacred Shi'ites
Tigris waterfront at Hussein's ex-palace in Tikrit has turned into a pilgrimage destination - and is where the tide turned against ISIS.
Iraqi PM: We Welcome Iran's Assistance Against ISIS
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi welcomes Iran's assistance in the fight against ISIS but warns Tehran to respect Iraq's sovereignty.
ISIS Seizes Parts of Iraq's Largest Refinery
ISIS jihadists break into Iraq's massive Baiji oil refinery and seize some of its facilities.
UN Envoy to Visit Iraq, Syria to Address Sexual Violence
UN envoy to make Middle East tour to speak about sexual violence in the context of terror, particularly by ISIS.
Watch: Kurdish Fighters Blow ISIS Suicide-Bomber Sky-High
Spectacular video shows Peshmerga scoring a direct hit on a jihadi truck-bomb - sending it hurtling through the air... for a while.
ISIS Lost a Quarter of its Territory in Iraq - Pentagon
US military claims air campaign has helped Iraqi ground forces push back Islamic State; group still strong in Syria.
Car Bombs Kill Eight in Baghdad
Bombings mark resurgence of explosions in the capital since ISIS took over in 2014.
Speicher Massacre Victims Found at Hussein's Palace
Victims thought to have been murdered in ISIS massacre of mostly Shi'ite recruits found in mass graves at Hussein's compound.
New MK Optimistic about Israeli-Kurdish Future
Ksenia Svetlova of the Zionist Union, an expert in Arab and Kurdish affairs, sees growth in future ties with Kurds in Syria and Iraq.
Biden Says Iraq Doesn't Want to be Iran's 'Puppet'
After Iran's very public role in Tikrit battle, Biden claims Iraq doesn't want to be 'vassal state,' says ISIS unified all Iraqis.
ISIS Completely Blows up Ancient City of Nimrud
800-year-old city and archaeological treasure trove leveled by ISIS in new video, to 'remove idolatry.'
ISIS Releases 227 Yazidi Captives
Yazidis released in Kirkuk; second batch of prisoner releases in 2015.
Why Has Support for the Yazidis Disappeared?
Expert explains fight of Iraqi minority group against ISIS, which is complicated by Kurds aligning closer with Iran.
Iraqi Forces Battle ISIS in Tikrit a Week after City 'Retaken'
Pockets of Islamic State fighters still pose a risk for Iraqi pro-government troops; ISIS attack kills seven, including police colonel.