Iraq
'Kataib Hezbollah used me as a punching bag,' Tsurkov says in first interview since release
Tsurkov was beaten “senseless”, hung from the ceiling, and electrocuted, according to the New York Times.
5,000-year-old building found in Kani Shaie, Iraq, reshapes view of Uruk-era networks
The Cheney era: How the powerful VP shaped US power, its Middle East missteps - analysis
Iraq worries about rising tensions with US following Hegseth call
Iraq can disarm factions only when the US withdraws, prime minister says - interview
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says a plan is in place for the multinational anti-Islamic State coalition to completely leave Iraq.
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.
IDF, Mossad readying for Oct. 7-style attack from Iran-backed militias in Iraq
The main method of attack would likely involve launching missiles and drones from Iraqi territory, following a pattern similar to the one used during the first days of the Israel-Hamas War.
Blocking thirds and big money: Inside Iraq's pre-election knife edge
Parties battle over 329 seats while watchdogs and activists describe a bruising campaign marked by media offensives and legal challenges.
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.'
Will PKK withdrawing from Turkey after 40 years of conflict affect Iraq? - analysis
The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announces its pullback from Turkey, marking the end of a 40-year insurgency and shifting regional dynamics.
Kurdish PKK announces withdrawal from Turkey as part of disarmament
The PKK said it will withdraw forces from Turkey as part of a disarmament process, urging Ankara to take legal steps toward Kurdish integration.
Trump taps businessman as new Iraq envoy as US pushes disarmament of Iran-backed militias
Ano Abdoka, a Christian Iraqi politician who has played a key role in Kurdistan Region politics, said he hoped Savaya would work toward “protecting the rights of Iraq’s diverse communities."
US calls on Iraq to disarm militias, what’s at stake? - analysis
With heavy pressure from two opposing forces, it remains to be seen what Iraq’s response to Rubio’s call for disarmament will be.
Why Tehran can't fight today’s battles with 20th-century myths - analysis
Figures like Kharrazi are trying to write the latest chapter of the Islamic Republic’s story using an old script.
