Iraq

Watch: Iranian militia airs 'ISIS Made in America' ad

Pro-Iran Iraqi militia's TV channel airs a video presenting U.S. soldier directing an ISIS execution.

Iraq playing peacemaker between Iran, Arab states?

Iraq hosted a regional summit aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East attended by leaders from the Arab world, France, and Iran.

Iran's new President invited to regional summit in Baghdad

Iraq invites Ebrahim Raisi to regional summit. Turkey's President and Saudi Arabia's King have also been invited.

Biden announces U.S. pulling out of Iraq by year's end

Biden announced a complete troop withdrawal with Iranian-backed militias demanding the US depart the country.

Biden calls reporter 'pain in the neck' for going off topic

US President chides NBC reporter Kelly O'Donnell for not sticking to questions about Iraq combat mission drawdown.

US to end Iraq combat mission by end of 2021

President Joe Biden meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to sign agreement withdrawing combat troops by end of 2021.

Behind the escalation between the Iranian mullahs and the US

Pres. Biden, who has prioritized ending US involvement in conflict zones, faces a new crisis in Iraq that could cause US casualties. Op-ed..

Report: IRGC commander urged Iraqi militias to attack US targets

A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander urged Iraqi Shiite militias to step up attacks on US targets during a meeting in Baghdad.

At least 39 people killed in fire in coronavirus ward in Iraq

At least 39 people killed in fire in coronavirus ward in hospital in the southern city of Nasiryah.

Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and Syria

Pentagon says it is deeply concerned about attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days.

Rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad

Two rockets fired at US embassy inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone.

Explosive-laden drone hits Iraqi airport

Drone aimed at US base attacks Erbil airport in northern Iraq. No injuries or damages reported.

Drone intercepted near US embassy in Baghdad

Drone shot down near US embassy in Baghdad. No injuries reported.

Iraq: Anti-Iranian group eyeing country's premiership

The political movement of Shiite cleric who led an uprising against U.S. forces in Iraq is vying for the country's top appointments.

Blinken: Strikes on pro-Iran targets send a strong message

US Secretary of State says strikes on pro-Iran fighters in Iraq and Syria should deter those fighters from attacking US forces.

Shells fired at US base in eastern Syria

Pro-Iranian militias fire shells at US base in eastern Syria following US air strikes against pro-Iran targets in Syria and Iraq.

US attacks Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria

US military carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria in response to drone attacks against US targets.

Iraqi ISIS leader sentenced to death

Iraqi judiciary issues four death penalties to ISIS local leader for involvement in various terrorist crimes.

Watch: Iraqi militia leader vows to drive out Americans

Iran-backed Iraqi militia leader said the Americans would 'soon find out their presence was not worth the price.'

Iraq: Rockets land near US forces and contractors

At least three rockets hit Balad air base north of Baghdad, where US contractors are based.

Iraqi leader: Shiites killed Americans, Al-Qaeda blew up Iraqis

Militia leader said all American GIs killed in the country by Shiite forces while Sunni terror groups 'blew up local schools and markets.'

Two rockets land near Baghdad International Airport

Rocket attacks have regularly targeted Iraq since the US elimination of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

Five rockets fired at Iraqi airbase hosting US soldiers

Two foreign contractors and three Iraqi soldiers wounded in latest attack on Balad airbase north of Baghdad.

Explosive-laden drone targets U.S. troops in Iraq

Kurdish officials in Iraq announced a drone attack on an airport base housing US troops. No injuries reported.

Reflecting on the Pope’s visit to Iraq

Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq in March is historic It is the first of its kind, reflecitng his belief in human brotherhood. Op-ed.

Last Jewish doctor in Iraq passes away

With the death of 61-year-old Thafer Fuad Elyahou, only three Jews remain in Iraq, and the tragic end of a historic community is in sight

Rockets fired toward Iraqi airbase housing US troops

Attack on Al-Balad base did not cause any casualties or damage inside the base.

Watch: Pope Francis meets Iraq's Shia leader

Pope Francis met with Shia leader Ali al-Sistani, responsible, in part, for driving away ISIS.

Watch: Pope visits damaged Iraqi churches

Pope Francis currently visiting Christian centers damaged during ISIS onslaught, trying to bring hope, renewal to local communities.

Attack on American base in Iraq, casualties reported

Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq suspected of shelling US/coalition base, casualties being reported.

US soldier wounded in Iraq rocket attack

Contractor killed and five others wounded in rocket attack targeting an airbase in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Iraqi security forces eliminate senior ISIS commander

The elimination comes a week after a twin suicide bombing by ISIS jihadists killed at least 32 people and wounded more than 100.

Report: Nine dead in air strikes in Iraq

Arab media reports US air strikes targeted Iraqi army and Shiite militias near Baghdad. US official: There were no US strikes in the area.

Iraq issues arrest warrant for Trump

Warrant issued as part of investigation into elimination of top Iraqi commander in the same strike in which Soleimani was eliminated.

IDF downplays Syria threat, warns of attack from Yemen or Iraq

IDF Brigadier General says that while Israel has focused on Iranian militants in Syria, an attack from Iraq or Yemen is far more likely.

Report: US considering closing Baghdad embassy

Sources say US considering quickly closing its embassy in Baghdad after series of rocket attacks.

Rocket barrage targets US Embassy in Baghdad

At least three rockets fired towards Green Zone in Iraqi capital. No reports of injuries.

Report: Iran instructing allies not to provoke Trump

Officials in Iraq say Iran has instructed its allies in Middle East to avoid provoking tensions with the US before Trump leaves office.

One child dead in rocket attack on Baghdad's Green Zone

Five rockets strike Iraq’s capital Baghdad, with four of them landing inside Green Zone where US embassy is located.

Watch: Defense Secretary announces drawdown in Afghanistan, Iraq

Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller officially announces U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan and Iraq

Report: Trump to cut US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq

Trump administration expected to cut number of troops in Afghanistan and Iraq in Trump's final weeks in office.

The Mullahs and the defeat of the “Great Satan”

The mullahs' relationship with the US is an extreme example of disinformation and political deception. Opinion.

Iraqi political thinker:

'Israel can't be destroyed; most Iraqis would support peace'

'Arab politicians can no longer say that they will destroy Israel and throw it into the sea, because Israel has become so powerful.'

Former Iraqi PM: We can't defend ourselves; we need US forces

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi calls Iraqi army 'entirely ineffective'.

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Trump, Pentagon to announce troop reduction in Iraq, Afghanistan

Senior Pentagon official tells Fox News that Trump will announce reduction in troops in Iraq and Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Iraq's Jews fled long ago, heritage struggles on

As Jewish population of Iraq and Iraqi-Kurdistan dwindles, some look to preserve Iraq's Jewish heritage.

Debate over Iran in Iraq:

'Israel will liberate Tehran before Iran liberates Jerusalem'

Iraqi journalist says Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey all consider parts of Iraq to be their lebensraum.

Rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone in broad daylight

Rare daytime rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visits Iraq.

Iraqi security forces raid Iranian-backed militia's headquarters

Iraqi security forces raid headquarters belonging to the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, seize rockets and detain commanders.

Jewish heritage sites in Syria and Iraq have been destroyed

Nearly half the Jewish sites in Syria have been ruined. The fate of most Iraqi sites is unknown.

Report: 4 Jewish sites in Iraq require "urgent" action

Jewish Cultural Heritage Initiative releases report on 368 Jewish heritage sites in Iraq and Syria, viability of preservation efforts.

June 1, 1941: The Farhoud Pogrom remembered

Virtually all Jews living in Arab lands for centuries were forced out after Israel’s establishment, but Iraq's pogrom is pre-state. Op-ed.

Report: ISIS leader arrested in Iraq

Abdul Nasser Qardash, one of the leaders of the Islamic State group, reportedly arrested by Iraqi security forces.

Three rockets hit near US Embassy in Iraq

At least three rockets strike Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone which houses the US Embassy.

Three US soldiers wounded in Iraq rocket attack

Three American troops and several Iraqi forces wounded in rocket attack targeting the Taji base north of Baghdad.

US hits Iran-backed militia in Iraq

US strikes five weapons storage facilities belonging to Iranian-backed militia in retaliation for rocket attack on a base north of Baghdad.

US and British soldier killed in Iraq rocket attack

Three killed in rocket attack on Iraqi military base. Hours later, retaliatory strikes target pro-Iranian militia in neighboring Syria.

Iraq halts travel to Iran amid coronavirus outbreak

Iraqi authorities issue restrictions on travel to Iran after several cases of coronavirus are detected in that country.

Rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad

Multiple rockets hit near US embassy in Iraqi capital. No reports of injuries.

109 US troops suffer brain injuries from Iran attack

US officials say military is preparing to report a jump in cases of traumatic brain injury from Iran missile attack on base in Iraq.