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.
World Aug 30 Iraqis leave streets after clashes following cleric's plea to retreat Following two days of deadly unrest that sparked fears instability might spread throughout the country and even the region, cleric Muqtada al-Sadr told his supporters to leave the government quarter where they had rallied.
World Aug 29 Clashes leave at least 15 dead after influential Iraqi Shiite cleric announces plan to resign from politics Protesters loyal to cleric Muqtada al-Sadr pulled down the cement barriers outside the government palace with ropes and breached the palace gates.
World Aug 14 Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council says it has no powers to dissolve parliament Iraq’s top judicial body said Sunday it doesn't have the authority to dissolve the country’s parliament, days after an influential Shiite cleric gave it one week to dismiss the legislature so that new elections can be held.