Iraq news
Iraqi militias raise new conditions for disarmament, Iraq takes 'wait-and-see' approach - analysis
If the groups refuse to disarm, Iraq will take a wait-and-see approach, with many saying that they already gave up weapons to the PMF, while also being part of these forces.
Iraq sentences militia member for kidnapping American journalist, in rare move against Iran proxies
Iraq appears to delay militia disarmament as Iran-backed factions pressure Baghdad - analysis
Iranian drones target Iraq's Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's office
Two children killed in gas pipe blast near militia camp in Iraq
Some 51 people were injured in the explosion.
Under attack and losing hope, Iraqi activists flee abroad
An Iraqi government spokesman did not respond to requests for comment.
‘The Americans are gone’: Iran happy US left Taji base
The base has been attacked a dozen times by rockets fired by pro-Iranian militias and three coalition personnel were killed there in March.
Murder of Iraqi commentator al-Hashimi is a blow for the region - analysis
In Iraq, media and commentators are still vulnerable to the language of the bullet rather than the language of debate.
What sort of man is Iraq’s new prime minister?
Everything about Kadhimi’s past suggests a man imbued with generous humanitarian instincts, an upholder of social justice, utterly opposed to repressive dictatorship.
Iraqi woman allegedly beaten at Iranian airport sparks outrage within Iraq
Iranian state-media said on Friday that Iran's vice-consul in Najaf visited the woman to apologize for the police's behavior.
Will Iraq’s new PM shake off Iran’s grip on the region?
On May 7, the Iraqi parliament swore in Mustafa al-Kadhimi as its new prime minister. Iraqi officials are hopeful his leadership will bring stability to the region and curtail months of protests.
A rift emerges among pro-Iranian militias in Iraq
Different units are increasingly divided between those who want to play a role in Iran’s regional strategy and those who want to be a more local Iraqi force.
Iraqi shi’ite leader – and, apparently, Iran – embrace PM-designate
Nomination of Mohammed Allawi stokes further resentment among anti-government protesters, who seek out-and-out change
Iranian-backed militias may have killed 500 protesters in Iraq
As many as 550 protesters have been killed in Iraq since protesters began in October.
