World Apr 27 Mideast economies take massive hit with oil price crash The historic crash in oil prices in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is reverberating across the Middle East as crude-dependent countries scramble to offset losses from a key source of state revenue.
World Apr 01 Iran general visits Baghdad, tries to forge political unity His arrival comes as stiff opposition by one major bloc thwarts chances for the country's latest prime minister-designate can form a government.
World Mar 14 Iraq officials: Rocket attack hits base housing US troops A barrage of rockets hit a base housing U.S. and other coalition troops north of Baghdad on Saturday, Iraqi security officials said, just days after a similar attack killed three servicemen, including two Americans.
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.