Baghdad
Tehran’s control over Baghdad may create conditions for more extreme protests, expert tells ‘Post’
Iraq’s failure to pay July salaries could trigger wider, potentially violent protests as oil export disruptions and US financial controls strain Baghdad, an expert said.
US-Saudi Arabia airstrikes target Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces militia in Iraq
Iraq forced to balance US, Iran relations after separate meetings with Trump, Iranian ambassador
US pushes Mediterranean oil pipelines to bypass Strait of Hormuz despite proxy security risks
US carried out strike in Iraq, US official says
Saudi TV channel Al-Hadath reported that Israel intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iraq to Eilat near the time of the explosions.
Governments alarmed as 50-100k Pakistani workers flee to live in Iraq
50,000 Pakistanis have disappeared in Iraq after the Ashura pilgrimage in Karbala. Many are thought to work illegally.
Four Iraqi police officers killed in fighting with ISIS
Allegedly taking shelter in the rural town, IS fighters emerged from hiding and attacked law enforcement, leading to the deadly clash, according to police.
Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Sadr girds for political comeback
His return likely planned for the 2025 parliamentary election, could threaten the growing clout of rivals, including Iraqi Shi'ite parties and armed factions close to Iran.
Mysterious explosion highlights threats of Iraqi Shi'ite militias - analysis
Who are the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq who threaten Israel, the US, and the region?
Airstrike hits military base south of Baghdad used by terror organization, sources say
A huge blast hit an Iraqi military base used by Popular Mobilization Forces near Baghdad.
On Iranian commander's request, Iraqi terrorists dial down attacks on US
Esmail Qaani said the militias should lie low to avoid US strikes on their senior commanders, destruction of key infrastructure, or even a direct retaliation against Iran, the sources said.
Iraq recalls envoy from Iran after attack on 'Israeli spy HQ'
The Iraqi government will take all legal measures against these actions that are considered a violation of Iraq's sovereignty and the security of its people.
European rabbis to Sweden on Torah burning: Amend laws, ensure unity
The Swedish embassy in Baghdad faced the brunt of the outrage when it was stormed in protest.
Iraq expels Swedish ambassador over planned Quran burning
Baghdad had notified the Swedish government "that any recurrence of the incident involving the burning of the Holy Quran on Swedish soil would necessitate severing diplomatic relations."
