In Iran the Foreign Minster, Kamal Karrazi, told Arafat, “No Muslim can allow holy Jerusalem to remain under occupation, and the Organization of the Islamic Conference will never let any deal be made over Jerusalem.” Opinion.
Iran launched at least ten missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq in retaliation to strike on its nuclear sites. Qatar was notified about the attack ahead of time.
US officials detect Iran-backed militias preparing retaliatory attacks on US bases in Iraq and potentially Syria, following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to The New York Times.
Access to the internet in Iraq was disconnected during exam periods to prevent students from cheating.
Senior US official refutes Arab media claims of a breakthrough in negotiations for the release of Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov, abducted in Iraq in March 2023.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, kidnapped by a Shiite militia in March 2023, may soon be freed; Arab media report deal involving her handover to Iraqi authorities.
Trump’s Special Envoy Adam Boehler calls on Iraqi PM Sudani to act swiftly in freeing Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton student held by Kata’ib Hezbollah since 2023.
Iran has delivered advanced long-range missiles to militias in Iraq for the first time, heightening regional tensions as nuclear negotiations with the US loom.
Iraqi militia groups aligned with Iran are weighing disarmament to avoid US military action, amid rising tensions and pressure from both Washington and Baghdad.
Iraqi security forces arrest seven wanted ISIS terrorists in a series of counter-terror operations in the provinces of Anbar, Kirkuk, and Nineveh.
Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, reportedly instructs leaders of Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq to refrain from attacking Israel. Same message reportedly also relayed to Houthis in Yemen.
Senior Iraqi official says Iraqi PM does not know whereabouts of Israeli-Russian researcher, kidnapped in 2023 in Baghdad.
Sources familiar with the matter say Trump’s Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Adam Boehler, traveled to Iraq last month in bid to secure the release of Israeli-Russian researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov.
Iraq's national security adviser confirms that authorities are actively working to locate Elizabeth Tsurkov, the Israeli-Russian academic who was abducted in Baghdad nearly two years ago.
Senator Ted Cruz says the Iraqi government is complicit in the kidnapping of Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov: This will end under President Donald Trump and the GOP Congress.
Adam Boehler, US Envoy for Hostages, calls Iraq’s Prime Minister to release Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov: He has an opportunity to show the world why he should or should not be prime minister.
Emma Tsurkov, whose sister, Elizabeth, has been held hostage by a Shia militia in Iraq since 2023 expressed hope that the Trump administration would bring her sister home: 'Thank God a tough leader with a backbone of steel is in the White House.'
Israeli citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov will reportedly be exchanged for 8 Hezbollah terrorists 2 years after she was kidnapped in Iraq.
Minister Fuad Hussein says Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was abducted two years ago by a Shia militia, is still alive and the Prime Minister is working for her release.
CENTCOM says it and its partner forces conducted operations in Iraq and Syria, from December 30 to January 6, targeting known ISIS locations. One Coalition member was killed but no US personnel were harmed.
A leader of one of the armed militias confirmed that they have reached an agreement with the Iraqi Prime Minister to stop attacking Israel and to remain quiet on the developments in Syria.
The left’s dangerous plans ignore a critical truth about the Middle East: things change rapidly, and no peace agreement can be relied upon. Only the strong survive in this neighborhood. Opinion.
Syrian President speaks to leaders from UAE and Iraq as rebels reportedly take over Aleppo from the Syrian army.
Terrorist organizations in Iraq threaten to escalate attacks against Israel and its allies in the region if the Israel Air Force attacks targets in Baghdad.
Diplomatic attempts to prevent Israel from striking in Iraq following daily launches from that country towards Israel have been exhausted, Arab reports say.
As pro-Iranian militias claim UAV attacks on Israel, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announces the country will be taking steps to prevent attacks carried out from its territory.
Foreign Minister urges UN Security Council to act to stop the activity of the pro-Iranian militias in Iraq, who have claimed UAV attacks on Israeli territory.
The number of attacks carried out by the Iranian militias in Iraq against Israel has led to a debate on whether to strike in the country's territory in order to harm Iranian activities there.
Axios reports that the Biden administration has warned the Iraqi government that failure to prevent any Iranian-led attack on Israel from Iraqi territory could prompt Israel to launch a retaliatory strike on Iraq.
US Central Command announces that, since August 29, its forces have conducted 95 operations against ISIS targets in Iraq and Syria, eliminated 163 terrorists and captured 33.
Israeli aircraft did not enter Iranian airspace, targeted military and radar sites from Iraq, reports say.
Iraq submitted an official memorandum of protest which condemns 'the flagrant violation committed by the Zionist entity by its aggressor aircraft violating Iraq's airspace and sovereignty, and using Iraqi airspace to attack the Islamic Republic of Iran.'
MBC network's offices in Iraq stormed and ransacked by Shi'ite militia supporters angered by the network's description of Hamas leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar as terrorists.
UAV fired towards Eilat successfully intercepted by the IAF successfully over the Red Sea. Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim responsibility.
At least two Katyusha rockets launched at military base housing US forces near Baghdad International Airport. Air defenses successfully intercept the rockets.
UAV fired from Iraq at southern Israel intercepted over Red Sea.
Two UAVs were identified approaching Eilat, one was intercepted but the other struck a building in the city. Two individuals were lightly injured by falling shrapnel.
Sirens activated around 4:45 a.m. in southern Golan Heights. UAV fired from Iraq intercepted. No injuries reported.
Israel eliminated senior figure in Iraqi Hezbollah battalions, Arab reports say.
A UAV that was approaching from Iraq was intercepted by IAF fighter jets, sirens sounded in the area following the possibility of falling shrapnel from the interception.
Iranian-backed militias in Iraq announce they are ending the truce that was meant to give the Iraqi government time to negotiate the withdrawal of US troops from the country.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin responds after rocket attack on the Ain al-Asad base in Iraq, which houses US troops, wounded seven US personnel.
The attack marks the third time in recent weeks that the base has come under attack, but the first time that any injuries have been reported.
Mike Johnson reacts to rocket attack that left US servicemen injured in Iraq, says US must do more to defend its allies and its troops, make it clear to Iran it will face serious consequences for aggression.
Blasts heard inside a base south of Baghdad used by Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, four reported killed. US official says a strike was carried out because of a threat to US-led coalition forces.
Head of Iraq’s delegation says Olympic chiefs rejected their request not to display Israel’s flag next to Iraq’s, explaining that flags of all participating countries are displayed in alphabetical order.
Multiple rockets launched at Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase which houses US-led forces, the second time in a week the base has been targeted.
Iraqi forces say there were no casualties in the attack on the Ain al-Asad airbase.
Iraqi security forces arrest ISIS terrorist, who was responsible for manufacturing car bombs, in a village some 30 km south of Baghdad.
UN cultural agency discovers five bombs hidden within the walls of the historic al-Nouri Mosque in the city of Mosul.
Hamas planning to leave Qatar due to US pressure; Iran to take responsibility for Hamas leaders' security.
Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada' threatened that if Israel 'does something crazy with Hezbollah in Lebanon, there will be a big cemetery for this entity, and everyone will partake in burying it.'
Iraqi man who is accused of standing by to carry out attacks for ISIS after he arrived in Germany arrested near Stuttgart.
Air strike and explosions reported in the area of Al Bukamal, near the Syrian border with Iraq. The strike reportedly targeted a military compound and a weapons truck. Drones were seen in the area.
Israel learned a hard lesson from Oct 7. It’s not interested in playing defense anymore. Instead the goal of the initial stages of the war has been to keep the terrorists forces on the defensive. Israel is not fighting to take land, but to grind down enemy forces wherever they operate. Op-ed.
Houthi leader vows to intensify the group's operations against Israel, carried out with the group Islamic Resistance in Iraq.
IDF confirms: Siren in Golan Heights was activated by cruise missile entering Israel from the east.
Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions. Meanwhile, pro-Iranian militias claim to have attacked a "vital target" in the Eilat area.
At least five rockets launched from Iraq's town of Zummar towards a US military base in northeastern Syria. Iraqi security forces searching for the perpetrators.
Explosion heard after air strike targeting a base belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces, a pro-Iranian militia. It is unclear who is behind the attack.
