Iraq

Iraq: Relentless Terror Wave Continues as 28 Killed Overnight

String of bombing and gun attacks bring this month's death toll to 520 so far.

Afghanistan, Iraq Bombings Mark the Start of a Bloody Eid

Islamist terrorists have continued their wave of attacks against mosques as Muslims celebrate the start of the festival of Eid al-Adha.

Syrian General: Assad Sent Chemical Weapons to Hezbollah

Defected Syrian Brigadier General Zaher al-Sakat says Assad has no real intention of handing over his chemical weapons.

Iraqi September Death Toll Reaches 1,000

September was one of the bloodiest months for Iraq in a year marred by bombings and almost daily loss of life, according to the UN.

At Least 42 Killed in Baghdad Car Bomb Attacks

In a familiar pattern of violence, more than a dozen car bombs ripped through majority-Shia neighborhoods.

Multiple Blasts Kill 23 in Iraq

Bloodshed continues with bombs targeting busy markets near the capital Baghdad.

Iraq Terror Wave Continues for Fifth Day

Eight dead in three attacks as Iraq violence continues, sparking fears of all-out battle.

At Least 60 Dead in Weekend Attack in Iraq

At least 60 people were killed after terrorists hit a funeral in a mainly Shiite Muslim district of Baghdad.

Iraq: Fresh Wave of Attacks Kill at Least 25

String of attacks across Iraq as government crackdown merely intensifies sectarian strife.

Report: Syria Smuggling Chemical Weapons to Iraq

Syria reportedly responds to pressure to give up chemical weapons by shipping them to war-torn neighbor Iraq.

Car Bomb at Baghdad Mosque Kills 18

Iraq's sectarian attacks continue as a car bomb explodes near a Shi'ite mosque in Baghdad killing at least 18 people, officials say.

Iranian FM Visits Iraq to Discuss 'Dangerous Syrian Situation'

Iranian foreign minister, Javad Zarif, made a visit to Iraq to discuss the "dangerous situation" in Syria and the wider region.

Iraq: Sixteen Family Members Killed in Brutal Sectarian Attack

Terrorists bomb two homes belonging to a Shia family, killing women and children, as the region continues to seeth with sectarian violence.

Wave of Deadly Car Bombs kills Dozens in Baghdad

Car bombs target Shi'ite districts. More than 4,000 killed in 5 months.

Report: Iraqi Forces 'Massacre' Iranian Dissidents

Iranian opposition and human rights groups accuse Iraqi government of colluding with Tehran to wipe out opposition to Islamic Republic.

'I survived February 9th - others were not so lucky'

A harrowing tail of suffering at the hands of Iranian terror and betrayal by the United Nations, at the infamous "Camp Liberty" in Iraq.

New Video Evidence of Iraqi Jihad Terrorists

Bloody feuds between Sunnis and Shiites erupt in Iraq, the rate of victims are increasing by the hundreds as Global Jihad establishes power.

Syrian Kurds Flee Islamist Pogroms, Taking Refuge in Iraq

Al Qaeda-affiliated groups are battling Kurdish militias in Syria for control of Syrian Kurdistan, trying to 'ethnically cleanse' the area

Iraq: Car Bomb Attacks Kill At Least 14

Relentless string of attacks just one signal that a resurgent Al Qaeda is relocating its center of gravity from Pakistan to the Middle East.

13 Dead in Iraq As Violence Continues

Attacks in Iraq killed 13 people on Tuesday, four of them Shiite worshippers.

Suicide Bomber Kills 13 in Iraqi Cafe

A suicide bomber targeting a cafe in Shiite-majority town kills 13 people and wounds 25. Al-Qaeda claims the bombing was in retaliation.

Iraq: Ramadan Ends with Wave of Attacks, Dozens Killed

More than 60 people were killed in a series of bomb attacks in Iraq, as locals celebrated the Eid al-Fitr festival.

Iraqi Kurdish Leader Threatens Intervention in Syria

Kurdish Regional Government President Masoud Barzani threatens to send forces to protect Syrian Kurds from Islamist attacks.

Iraq: Fresh Violence Kills More Than 50

Only a week after 500 Al Qaeda terrorists escape from jail, fears of a spike in violence are being realized.

Iran Seeks Direct Nuclear Talks With U.S., Report Says

Iran wants to open direct talks with Washington on nuclear issues, a report in the New York Times said Friday

Analysis

Al Qaeda on the Rise?

After Al Qaeda claims responsibility for largest ever Iraqi jailbreak, has it emerged from 12 years of war with the west stronger than ever?

"Hundreds" of Al Qaeda Terrorists Escape Iraqi Jail

Around 500 "senior" Al Qaeda terrorists, some on death row, freed in bloody jailbreak

Doors to Syrian Refugees Starting to Close

The doors to Syrian refugees are starting to close, with more than 1.7 million already having flooded through the borders to safety.

Gunmen Open Fire after Setting Up Mock Iraqi Checkpoint, Kill 14

At least 14 people, including 10 border guards, were shot to death by gunmen at a fake Iraqi checkpoint they set up.

Sign of unease?

Iraq Warns Israel Not to Use Its Airspace for Iran Strike

Baghdad warns Israel that it would respond to any attempts by the Jewish state to overfly Iraq for a strike against Iran.

Iraq Executes 7 Convicted of Terror Offenses

Iraq has executed seven people convicted of terror-related offenses, despite calls for country to declare moratorium on death penalty.

Kerry to Iraq: Stop Allowing Flights From Iran to Syria

Washington is "watching what Iraq is doing," U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warns Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.

US Official: Iraq Turns Blind Eye to Iran Arms Flights to Syria

Baghdad is "looking the other way" as Iran sends military equipment through Iraqi airspace to Syrian regime, says American official.

Report: Turkey Supports Funding to Syrian Jihadist Rebels?

Turkey, a member of NATO and an ally of the United States, reportedly has supported funding to Syrian jihadist rebels by Arab nations, NGOs.

Iraq Frees French Reporter Held for Taking Unauthorized Photos

Iraq has freed a French reporter who was detained in Baghadad for three weeks after taking unauthorized photos.

Rockets Kill 5 Iranian Dissidents in Iraq

A report whose credibility is unclear says Iranian forces will enter Iraq to suppress rebellion, take over U.S. embassy.

Meditation as the Answer to Healing Post-War Trauma

US war veterans say meditation could help heal the post-war mental disturbances that afflict a growing number of American soldiers.

US Judge Sentences Two Iraqis for Aiding Al Qaeda

The men were sentenced for their role in a plot to ship weapons to Iraqi insurgents and raise money for the Al-Qaeda terror network.

US Delivers Two Naval Vessels to Iraq

The United States has delivered two naval support ships to Iraq, which is seeking to boost its fledgling maritime capabilities.

Iraq to Stop All Iranian Planes Bound for Syria

According to U.S. officials, Iraq is determined to land and carry out searches on all Iranian flights headed for Syria

Report: Iran Sending Weapons to Syria Via Iraq

Iran has been sending large quantities of weapons to the Syrian regime using civilian aircraft, an intelligence report reveals.

Convicted Iraqi VP Remains in Turkey

Turkey has refused to extradite Iraqi Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi, who is now facing a death sentence in Baghdad.

Syrian Civil War Enters Iraq

Terror Wave In Iraq Encouraged By Syrian Chaos And Fault Lines

Welcome to Obama's ended war in Iraq and the 'defeated Al Qaeda' where hundreds were killed and wounded in Sunday's terror campaign.

US Ramps Up Pressure On Iraq

US Claims Iran Resupplying Syria With Arms Using Iraqi Airspace

The US is accusing Iraq of turning a blind eye to Iranian arms shipments to Syria via its airspace. Senator blames lack of US leadership.

Ankara Seek A Way With Kurds

Growing Kurdish Autonomy In Syria Has The Turks Rattled

While Ankara would like to see the demise of the al-Assad regime, it is casting a wary eye on growing Kurdish assertiveness in Syria

ADL Slams Comparison of Iranian Exile Camp to Auschwitz

Lawmakers accused US, Iraqi leaders of being responsible for atrocious conditions of Iranian exiles, with one making comparison to Auschwitz

Report: Iran Funding Terror Camp in Iraq

An Iranian-funded religious academy in Iraq is training approximately 1,500 recruits from Arab countries to use "combat weapons."

Jordan Beefs Up Border with Syria

Jordan's King Abdullah II has decided to beef up the country's northern border but is still allowing in refugees.

Annan in Iraq Seeking Solution to Syrian Crisis

UN special envoy Kofi Annan is barnstorming the Mideast region looking for allies in his quest to end the ongoing bloodshed in Syria

Iraq Orders Closure of 44 International News Outlets

Iraq has ordered the closure of 44 international news outlets, among them the Voice of America, and the BBC.

Editor of Pro-Israeli Iraqi Magazine Goes Missing

Mawlud Afand, editor of a magazine that advocates relations between Kurdistan and Israel, has been missing for more than ten days.

Hizbullah Official: Democracy Allows 'Thieves' to Plunder Iraq

Democracy has allowed “thieves” to plunder and pillage Iraq, the secretary of Hizbullah said in an interview.

Jordan Denies Iraqi Oil Reaching Israel

Jordan is fending off accusations that Iraqi oil is reaching Israel.

Turkish Airstrikes Target PKK in Northern Iraq

One day after Turkey's prime minister castigated Israel for striking terrorists in Gaza, Ankara strikes at terrorists in Iraq.

Obama’s Withdrawal from Iraq Prompts Al Qaeda Comeback

Obama boasts he brought the troops home from Iraq and that killing Bin Laden will lead to Al Qaeda’s defeat, but it is making a comeback.

Sectarian Bombings in Iraq Kill 60+

A string of bombings targeting primarily Shiite targets killed scores and wounded hundreds as Baghdad's political crisis deepens.

Is Iraq Becoming Obama's Perfect Storm?

As the US looks towards presidential elections and violence goes stratospheric in Iraq, will Baghdad turn into Obama's perfect storm?

Ankara in New Row - With Baghdad

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has managed to infuriate Iraq's prime minister- and demanded an apology instead of giving one.

Basra Bombing Kills 53 Shiites

A wave of sectarian bombings targeting Shiites in Iraq continues to shake the country and threatens to destabilize the regime.

Iraq Deputy Premier Calls for Prime Minister to Resign

Iraqi officials are trading accusations of dictatorship, assassination plots amid political deadlock and a worsening security situation.