Baghdad
Iraqi security forces target political ‘corruption’ in Baghdad Green Zone raids
The Green Zone includes Baghdad's parliament building, various government institutions, and embassies, with many politicians also having residences in the area.
Iran's Araghchi heads to Iraq as rumors swirl in Baghdad over Green Zone raid
Will Iraq finally help protect Kurdistan's oil fields from drone attacks? - analysis
Iraqi Prime Minister urges armed factions to disarm and join state institutions
New Iraqi lawmaker ousted after creating fake PMF brigade, violating election laws
Muhannad al-Khazraji, the recently elected member of parliament, had run under the banner of the Badr Organization, which is a large pro-Iranian group in Iraq.
Iraq pushes for Syrian border wall, threatening Iran's regional influence - analysis
Iranian-backed militias used to infiltrate into Syria via the unguarded border - as such, any wall would actually hurt Iran’s project to control the Middle East.
Iraqi PM-led coalition tops Iraq election with 46 seats, commission says
Prime Minister Sudani's bloc wins Iraq's election, but forming a new government may take months due to challenges in building a majority and balancing US-Iran influence.
Iraq wraps up early voting as country braces for pivotal parliamentary elections
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani called the vote decisive for the country's long-term direction, as it comes amid political splintering, voter fatigue, and realignments among key factions.
Iraq worries about rising tensions with US following Hegseth call
The US Secretary of War reportedly called his Iraqi counterpart to issue its "sternest warning yet" to Baghdad.
Iraq approaches critical Nov. 11 elections, set to deploy nearly 200,000 security personnel
The elections are important because Iraq is undergoing a transitional phase.
Iraq, Turkey sign deal on Iraqi water infrastructure projects
The initial batch of projects will include three water harvesting dams and three land reclamation initiatives, according to an Iraqi water resources official.
Iraq says 185 antiquities seized in Britain as clampdown on looted heritage widens
'The Iraqi cultural attache in London formally informed the ministry about the seizure of the 185 artifacts. Archaeological experts subsequently confirmed their Iraqi origin.'
Sunni candidate killed ahead of Iraq’s November parliamentary elections
This is the most high-profile assassination of these elections and the most high-profile attack in Iraq in recent memory.
IRGC chief visits Baghdad over fears of Iraqi instability - analysis
Qaani met with top Shiite leaders in Baghdad to contain internal splits and preserve Iran's influence in Iraq ahead of parliamentary elections.
