World Mar 13 Iraq army says U.S. airstrikes kill 5 security forces, 1 civilian U.S. officials said the airstrikes' intended targets were mainly weapons facilities belonging to Kataib Hezbollah, the militia group believed to be responsible for Wednesday's attack on Camp Taji base.
Economy Feb 12 U.S. gives Iraq sanctions waiver for vital Iranian gas imports The U.S. had expressed willingness to extend the waiver, which was due to expire this week, officials told The Associated Press, on the condition that Iraq provide a timeline detailing a plan to wean itself off of Iranian gas dependence.
Politics Feb 05 Iraqi officials say Baghdad wants to minimize reliance on U.S. The development comes amid a prevailing crisis of mistrust between Washington and Baghdad after a Washington-directed strike killed a top Iranian general and an Iraqi militia commander.
World Feb 01 Iraqi blocs select new PM-designate after weeks of jockeying Former communications minister Mohammed Allawi was named prime minister-designate by rival Iraqi factions Saturday after weeks of political deadlock.
World Jan 27 Rocket attack on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad injures 1 No U.S. military members were injured. One U.S. national received a minor injury but has returned to work.
World Jan 24 Iraqis rally to demand U.S. troops leave Rather than draw down, Americans have poured 20,000 additional troops in the Middle East to counter what Washington describes as an escalating threat from Iran.
World Jan 20 Clashes in Baghdad kill 3 and wound dozens The clashes prompted authorities to close key streets and thoroughfares leading to the Iraqi capital's center.
World Jan 13 U.S. troops knew Iran strike was coming hours ahead At 11:00 p.m. on Jan. 6, two hours before the missile strikes, U.S. military officials gave the order for American troops at Ain al-Asad air base, in western Iraq, to go on lockdown.
World Jan 13 U.S. troops clear rubble from Iraq base after Iran missile strike The Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq’s western Anbar province was struck by a barrage of Iranian missiles on Wednesday.
World Jan 10 Iraqi prime minister tells U.S. to start working on troop withdrawal Adel Abdul-Mahdi made the request in a telephone call with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday night.