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Latest 30 September 2026

US forces exit Iraq after two decades, leaving opening for Iran

US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a departure celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies ​who now have deep…

Iraq · 25 Feb 2025 46.1 million people counted in Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years Iraq's first census in 40 years shows 46.1 million population, aiding resource distribution. Vatican · 18 Dec 2024 Pope reveals he was target of suicide bomb attempt during 2021 Iraq visit Pope Francis has revealed he was the target of an attempted suicide bombing during his visit to Iraq three years ago, the… Iraq · 6 Aug 2024 US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq At least five U.S. personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq, U.S. officials told Reuters, as the… Iraq · 31 Jul 2024 US carries out strike in Iraq as regional tensions worsen The U.S. carried out a strike in Iraq for self-defense. Iraq · 18 Mar 2024 IAEA to help Iraq develop peaceful nuclear programme, agency head says BAGHDAD, March 18 (Reuters) - The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi met Iraq's prime minister in Baghdad on… Iraq · 25 Jan 2024 US, Iraq to initiate talks on end of US-led military coalition By Timour Azhari and Phil Stewart BAGHDAD, (Reuters) - The United States and Iraq are set to initiate talks on the end… Iraq · 21 Jan 2024 US personnel suffer minor injuries in Iraq base attack: U.S. official By Phil Stewart and Timour Azhari WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD, (Reuters) - U.S. personnel suffered minor injuries and a member of Iraq's security forces was… Iraq · 10 Jan 2024 Iraq seeks quick exit of US forces but no deadline set, PM says By Timour Azhari BAGHDAD, Jan 10 (Reuters) - Iraq wants a quick and orderly negotiated exit of U.S-led military forces from its… Iraq · 5 Jan 2024 Iraq prepares to close down U.S-led coalition’s mission – PM statement The Iraqi government is forming a committee to prepare the closing down of the U.S.-led international coalition's mission in the country, Prime…