Iraq
US urges citizens to leave Iraq ‘immediately’
The United States is urging US citizens to leave Iraq "immediately", citing "heightened tensions in Iraq and the region". The warning comes…
Photo Story: First images of the US attack on Baghdad airport
Handout photos made available by Iraq's military-run Security Media Cell show the effects of the U.S. airstrike on Baghdad International Airport, Iraq,…
Top Iranian General Soleimani killed by US Military on Trump’s orders
The US Department of Defense confirmed Thursday evening that the US military, acting on the orders of President Donald Trump, killed top…
Pompeo postpones Ukraine trip because of developments in Iraq
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo postponed a planned trip to Ukraine to deal with the ongoing developments out of Baghdad, the State…
Iraq’s pro-Iran militia orders withdrawal from US embassy
Supporters of Iraq’s Hashed al-Shaabi force began dismantling their sit-in outside the US embassy in Baghdad on Wednesday, but hardliners insisted they…
Trump issues threat to Iran after attack on US embassy in Iraq
US President Trump issued a threat to Iran, after blaming it for an attack on the US embassy in neighbouring Iraq. CNN…
US ambassador to Iraq and other staff evacuated from Baghdad’s embassy for safety reasons
The U.S. ambassador to Iraq and other staff were evacuated from their embassy in Baghdad for their safety on Tuesday, Iraqi officials…
U.S. strikes on Iraq and Syria ‘successful,’ warning of potential further action
U.S. officials said that air strikes on Sunday in Iraq and Syria against an Iran-backed militia group were successful but warned that…
Photo Story: Australian Defence Force personnel return home after deployment to Iraq
Warrant Officer Adam Lehane (C) of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Task Group Taji 9 (TGT-9) is greeted by his daughters Paige…
No Christmas decorations in Iraq in solidarity with protesters
Leaders of Iraq’s Christians unanimously cancelled Christmas-related celebrations in solidarity with the protest movement — but the aims of their stance go…
Al-Baghdadi’s ‘deputy’ captured in northern Iraq
A senior Daesh militant close to the former leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi has been captured in northern Iraq. Police in Huwaijah, Kirkuk…
Iraqi Prime Minister says he will quit as deadly protests in the country escalate
Iraq's prime minister has announced that he is resigning in the wake of deadly anti-government protests. Adel Abdul-Mahdi's announcement was broadcast on…