World Apr 28 Iraq passes harsh anti-LGBTQ+ law imposing up to 15 years in prison, drawing backlash Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said that the law “threatens…
Politics Apr 15 Biden to host Iraq's prime minister amid soaring tensions in Middle East President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel.
World Feb 07 Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader linked to attacks on American troops, U.S. military says The precision blast came amid roiling tensions in the region, and will likely further anger Iraqi government leaders, who U.S. officials said were not notified in advance of the strike.
World Jan 25 U.S. and Iraq plan talks soon to end the U.S.-led military mission formed to fight the Islamic State The announcement comes as U.S. forces in Iraq have been increasingly targeted by Iran-backed militias. But Washington says the time frame for the discussions isn't related to the attacks.
Politics Jan 25 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder is expected to hold a news briefing on Thursday as China accuses the U.S. of abusing international law with its military maneuvers in the western Pacific…
World Jan 15 Iran strikes targets in northern Iraq and Syria as regional tensions escalate Iran has announced that it launched strikes against a "spy headquarters and the gathering of anti-Iranian terrorist groups" shortly after missiles hit an area near the U.S. consulate in Irbil, the seat of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
World Dec 26 Biden orders retaliatory strike on Iranian-aligned group after U.S. troops injured in drone attack in Iraq WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has ordered retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three United States servicemembers were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said one of the U.S. troops…
World Dec 11 Iraq struggles to contain ripple effects of Gaza war as Iran-backed groups attack U.S. troops Dozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced Baghdad into a balancing act that's becoming more difficult by the day.
World Dec 08 A rocket attack targets the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, causing minor damage but no casualties Iran-backed militias in Iraq have claimed responsibility for dozens of attacks that targeted bases housing U.S. troops in Iraq and Syria since the Israel-Hamas war began two months ago.
World Apr 07 Blast at north Iraqi airport raises tension in Kurdish region The blast at the Suleimaniyah airport Friday came days after Turkey closed its airspace to flights to and from the airport, citing an alleged increase in Kurdish militant activity threatening flight safety.