News for Iraq Iraq condemns conference on peace with IsraelIraq's federal government condemns Friday's conference in s Kurdistan in which prominent leaders urged Iraq to make peace with Israel. Prominent Iraqis call for peace with IsraelAt conference in Kurdistan, prominent Sunni and Shiite leaders openly call for peace with Israel. Nation-building in Afghanistan, Iraq was never going to workAmerica cannot repair every enemy although it did so successfully after WWII. Op-ed. Watch: Iranian militia airs 'ISIS Made in America' adPro-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 BaghdadIraq 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 endBiden announced a complete troop withdrawal with Iranian-backed militias demanding the US depart the country. Biden calls reporter 'pain in the neck' for asking off topic questionUS 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 2021President 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 USPres. 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 targetsA 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 IraqAt least 39 people killed in fire in coronavirus ward in hospital in the southern city of Nasiryah. Pentagon concerned over attacks in Iraq and SyriaPentagon says it is deeply concerned about attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days. Rockets fired at US embassy in BaghdadTwo rockets fired at US embassy inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone.Explosive-laden drone hits Iraqi airportDrone aimed at US base attacks Erbil airport in northern Iraq. No injuries or damages reported.Drone intercepted near US embassy in BaghdadDrone shot down near US embassy in Baghdad. No injuries reported. Iraq: Anti-Iranian group eyeing country's premiershipThe political movement of Shiite cleric who led an uprising against U.S. forces in Iraq is vying for the country's top appointments. Blinken: US strikes on pro-Iran targets should send a strong messageUS 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 SyriaPro-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 SyriaUS 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 deathIraqi judiciary issues four death penalties to ISIS local leader for involvement in various terrorist crimes.Watch: Iraqi militia leader vows to drive out Americans, hints at drone strikesIran-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 contractorsAt least three rockets hit Balad air base north of Baghdad, where US contractors are based. Iraqi leader: Shiites killed Americans, Al-Qaeda blew up IraqisMilitia 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 AirportRocket attacks have regularly targeted Iraq since the US elimination of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.Five rockets fired at Iraqi airbase hosting US soldiersTwo foreign contractors and three Iraqi soldiers wounded in latest attack on Balad airbase north of Baghdad. Kurdish officials report: Explosive-laden drone targets U.S. troops in IraqKurdish officials in Iraq announced a drone attack on an airport base housing US troops. No injuries reported. Reflecting on the Pope’s visit to IraqPope Francis’ visit to Iraq in March is historic It is the first of its kind, reflecitng his belief in human brotherhood. Op-ed. Death of doctor known as 'healer of the poor' in Iraq means only three Jews leftWith 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 sightRockets fired toward Iraqi airbase housing US troopsAttack on Al-Balad base did not cause any casualties or damage inside the base. Watch: Pope Francis meets Iraq's Shia leaderPope Francis met with Shia leader Ali al-Sistani, responsible, in part, for driving away ISIS. Watch: Pope visits damaged Iraqi churchesPope Francis currently visiting Christian centers damaged during ISIS onslaught, trying to bring hope, renewal to local communities. Attack on American base in Iraq, casualties reportedPro-Iranian militias in Iraq suspected of shelling US/coalition base, casualties being reported.US soldier wounded in Iraq rocket attackContractor killed and five others wounded in rocket attack targeting an airbase in Iraq's Kurdistan region.Iraqi security forces eliminate senior ISIS commanderThe 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 IraqArab 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 TrumpWarrant 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 IraqIDF 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 embassySources say US considering quickly closing its embassy in Baghdad after series of rocket attacks.Rocket barrage targets US Embassy in BaghdadAt least three rockets fired towards Green Zone in Iraqi capital. No reports of injuries. Report: Iran instructing allies not to provoke TrumpOfficials 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 ZoneFive 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, IraqActing Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller officially announces U.S. drawdown in Afghanistan and Iraq Report: Trump to cut US troops in Afghanistan and IraqTrump 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. 'Israel can't be destroyed; most Iraqis would support peace with Israel''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 presence of American, foreign forcesFormer Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi calls Iraqi army 'entirely ineffective'. Trump, Pentagon to announce troop reduction in Iraq, AfghanistanSenior 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 onAs Jewish population of Iraq and Iraqi-Kurdistan dwindles, some look to preserve Iraq's Jewish heritage. '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 daylightRare daytime rocket hits Baghdad's Green Zone as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visits Iraq. Iraqi security forces raid Iranian-backed militia's headquartersIraqi 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, report saysNearly 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 for preservationJewish Cultural Heritage Initiative releases report on 368 Jewish heritage sites in Iraq and Syria, viability of preservation efforts. June 1, 1941: The Farhoud Pogrom rememberedVirtually 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 IraqAbdul Nasser Qardash, one of the leaders of the Islamic State group, reportedly arrested by Iraqi security forces. Three rockets hit near US Embassy in IraqAt least three rockets strike Baghdad’s fortified Green Zone which houses the US Embassy. |
