Iraq

Pro-Iranian militias claim:

'We hit an Israeli gas rig in the Mediterranean'

Iranian-backed militias claim they hit Karish gas rig several days ago. Earlier, IDF published footage of drone being downed near Lebanon.

US strikes Iranian-backed militiamen in Iraq

The strike follows repeated attacks against US bases in Iraq and Syria.

Pentagon:

56 attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria since mid-October

Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary says 59 US personnel have been injured in attacks on troops in Iraq and Syria.

Iraq:

'We're working to find kidnapped academic'

Iraq says it is working to find kidnapped Israeli-Russian academic Elizabeth Tsurkov, after a video of her was released.

'Confession' video published of Israeli woman kidnapped in Iraq

Terrorists in Iraq publish video of Elizabeth Tsurkov 'confessing' to have worked for the Mossad and the CIA

Princeton finally acknowledges kidnapping of Israeli student

Princeton finally admits Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in Iraq while carrying out university-approved research.

Following Ankara attack:

Turkey strikes Kurdish targets in northern Iraq

Turkish warplanes strike 20 suspected Kurdish targets in northern Iraq.

Tragedy in Iraq:

More than 100 dead as fire breaks out during a wedding party

More than 100 people killed and 150 injured in fire that breaks out at wedding party in Nineveh province.

Iran’s plan for economic-social takeover of Mid-East countries

The West must rethink its policy vis-à-vis Iran asap, as it tries to take over cultural, economic and social spheres in the Mid-East.Op-ed.

Saddam Hussein's secret Jewish archive

A half-ton bomb broke through the Iraqi dictator's intelligence headquarters, revealing a mass of Jewish documents in the basement.

UN experts:

ISIS still has thousands of members in Syria and Iraq

UN experts say in new report that ISIS fighters pose the most serious terrorist threat in Afghanistan today.

Iraq blocks Telegram over 'national security concerns'

Iraq says the app was blocked in order to preserve the integrity of users' personal data.

British man thrown into Iraqi jail for debt to Qatar

A British petroleum engineer has been arrested for 20,000 pound debt to Qatar.

Report:

Iran seeks operatives' release by Israel for Elizabeth Tsurkov

Abduction of Israeli-Russian researcher in Iraq allegedly motivated by desire for deal to secure release of Iranian agents held by Israel.

Iraqi government searching for missing Israeli woman

A special investigation team has been established to find missing Israeli journalist Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was abducted in Iraq.

Tsurkov’s fate will ultimately depend on Iran

It is doubtful that the Shi'ite militia holding the Princeton scholar will take marching orders from Iraq's central government. Op-ed.

Iraqi official:

'We want to solve case of missing Israeli behind the scenes'

Senior Iraqi official says the Iraqi government is working in two directions to secure Elizabeth Tsurkov’s release.

Watch:

Last known footage of kidnapped Israeli in Iraq

Iraqi TV has published the last known footage of Israeli researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov before she was abducted in Iraq.

Abducted researcher's sister: 'We knew something wasn't right'

The sister of the Israeli woman abducted in Iraq says that she knew something wasn't right when her messages went unanswered.

Israeli official:

Israeli researcher kidnapped in Iraq not a spy

Senior official says US, Russia, and Israel working to secure release of Elizabeth Tsurkov after she was kidnapped in Iraq.

PM's office:

Israeli researcher kidnapped by terrorists in Iraq

PM's Office confirmed that Elizabeth Tzurkov has been missing in Iraq for several months and is being held by Kata'ib Hezbollah

German woman convicted for joining ISIS, enslaving Yazidi woman

A German court convicted a woman known as Nadine K., who joined ISIS and abused a Yazidi woman, together with her husband.

Iraqi sports sites erase miracle Israeli soccer team

Sites report results of Israeli team's games at FIFA U20 World Cup without showing the flag or name of the winning team.

Iraqi cleric accuses Mossad of killing Imam Ali - 1300 years ago

Pro-Iranian Shi'ite cleric in Iraq says Israel's Mossad agency is to blame for the death of Muhammed's successor, Ali - in the year 661.

Iraq: 22 ISIS terrorists killed in military operation

The operation took place in Iraq's western province of Anbar.

Iran:

'We welcome Iraq's efforts to help resume nuclear talks'

Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran will seriously consider Iraq's efforts to play role in talks to restore 2015 deal.

Air strike targets convoy of trucks on Syria-Iraq border

Aircraft attack convoy of 25 trucks crossing the border from Iraq to Syria through a crossing controlled by Hezbollah.

A dangerous Iranian move in Iraq that must be thwarted

Via the UN,Tehran is creating a cover for a broad military intervention in Iraq, ostensibly to pursue Kurdish militias. Op-ed.

Turkey strikes Kurdish bases in Syria and Iraq

Strikes target bases of PKK and YPG, which Turkey blames for Istanbul blast last week.

Iraq:

At least 10 killed in air strike on convoy carrying fuel

Air strike on convoy carrying fuel across the Iraqi border into Syria kills at least 10. US denies being responsible.

Watch: Biden 'forgets' reasons for son's death

In another 'blooper', the US President praises his late son who died of cancer for his courage in Iraq.

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Joe Biden incorrectly states his son died fighting in Iraq

President Biden claims during speech that his son Beau who died years later was killed while deployed in Iraq.

US on Iraq: Violence is not acceptable

Ned Price issues statement marking a year since elections: "Iraq’s leaders have been unable to resolve their political differences"

Rockets hit Baghdad for second straight day as protests continue

With rockets raining down on them, protesters say they want a free Iraq, free of foreign influence, corruption, and murder.

Iraq summons Iranian ambassador after drone attacks

The move comes a day after Iranian drones targeted an Iranian-Kurdish opposition group in northern Iraq.

Iraq:

US shoots down Iranian drone which targeted US forces in Erbil

US scrambles F-15 jet to shoot down Iranian drone that appeared to be heading towards US forces in Erbil, US official says.

Watch: Protesters in Iraq demand Iran-free government

Hundreds of protesters are camping out in the parliament building as famed Shiite cleric wants to rid his country of Iranian influence.

Watch: Crowds storm Iraqi parliament, demand Shiite government

Hundreds of Iraqis are protesting the current government by camping out inside the parliament building.

At least 10 killed in alleged Turkish strike in Iraq

Dozens of Iraqi tourists were wounded in the deadly attack, as Erdogan pledged to rid Syria of Kurdish terrorists.

Widespread protests in Iraq over leaked audio recordings

Thousands of Iraqis took to the streets of Baghdad in support of an influential cleric allegedly attacked by a long-time rival.

US defense initiative: Israel and Iraq to be allies?

US pushing for regional defense agreement among 10 Middle Eastern countries against Iran, including Israel and Iraq,

Iraq:

Three injured as drone explodes in city of Erbil

Drone explodes in Iraq's northern city of Erbil, injuring three people and damaging several cars.

Iraq:

Missiles fired towards base hosting US troops

At least five missiles hit Ain al-Asad base in western Anbar province.

Foreign Ministry condemns Iraqi anti-normalization law

Law that would impose the death penalty for contact with Israel described as "putting Iraqi people on wrong side of history."

Iraq approves:

Death penalty for normalization with Israel

Iraqi lawmakers pass bill criminalizing normalization of ties and any relations, including business ties, with Israel.

Iraqi bill: Death penalty for normalization with Israel

Iraqi parliament discussing a bill banning normalization of ties with Israel, with the punishment being death penalty or life imprisonment.

Iraq:

Missile attack on oil refinery in Kurdish capital causes fire

Missile attack targets oil refinery in city of Erbil, causing fire in one of its main tanks.

Iran threatens to hit 'Zionist bases' in Iraq

The threat from the IRGC comes days after Iranian missile attack on the city of Erbil in northern Iraq.

Was building attacked in Iraq an Israeli training facility?

Senior US official tells New York Times that building struck by Iranian missiles in Erbil served as an Israeli training facility.

Iraq:

Rockets fired toward US consulate in Erbil

Multiple rockets fired towards city of Erbil in northern Iraq. No injuries reported.

ANALYSIS:

The comeback of the Islamic State group

ISIS has disappeared from the media but it is alive and as murderous as ever, with its eyes on Israel.

Rockets fired at US Embassy in Baghdad

At least four rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone. Iraqi army says girl and woman injured.

US-led coalition under fire in Iraq and Syria

The US-led coalition has been attacked on a regular basis since the elimination of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.

Iraq foils second attempted drone attack against US forces

Second attempt in two days to attack US forces with explosive laden drones comes during second anniversary of Soleimani killing.

Iraq: Protesters trample US and Israeli flags

Hundreds rally in Iraqi capital to mark second anniversary of elimination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

Iraq calls for direct US-Iran negotiations

Iraq's Foreign Minister says the time has come for Iran and the US to negotiate directly on Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Mission Improbable: The Israelis who traveled to Iraq

When emergency repairs were needed to the Tomb of the Prophet Nachum, two Israeli architects braved Islamic State terror to make the trip.

Rockets fired toward US embassy in Baghdad

Two rockets shot down near US embassy in Iraqi capital's Green Zone. Two vehicles damaged.

ISIS attacks Kurdish village in northern Iraq, kills 13

ISIS militants have attacked a Kurdish village in Northern Iraq, killing three villagers and 10 Kurdish soldiers.

Officials: Iran-backed militia behind attack on Iraqi PM's home

Officials say drone attack that targeted the Iraqi Prime Minister was carried out by at least one Iran-backed militia.