News for Iraq 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.Three US soldiers wounded in Iraq rocket attackThree American troops and several Iraqi forces wounded in rocket attack targeting the Taji base north of Baghdad.US hits Iran-backed militia in IraqUS 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 attackThree 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 outbreakIraqi authorities issue restrictions on travel to Iran after several cases of coronavirus are detected in that country.Rockets hit near US embassy in BaghdadMultiple rockets hit near US embassy in Iraqi capital. No reports of injuries. 109 US troops suffer brain injuries from Iran attack on Iraqi baseUS officials say military is preparing to report a jump in cases of traumatic brain injury from Iran missile attack on base in Iraq. 'We may target US economic interests outside Iraq'Says militia has missile capability to impose war of attrition against US forcing it to leave Iraq, when the 'coffins start coming back'. Three rockets hit US embassy in BaghdadThree rockets directly hit US embassy in Iraq's capital, wounding one, according to security source. ANALYSIS: Is the US losing Iraq after Soleimani's assassination?After elimination of top Iranian military leaders in Baghdad, Iraq increasingly aligning itself with Iran - and against American interests. |
