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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.

Mourners attend the funeral of Haider al-Moussawi, head of the security unit in the Shi'ite armed group Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, and senior Hezbollah figure Abu Ali Khalil, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Baghdad, Iraq, June 22, 2025.
Youths ride vehicles while waving flags of Iraq, Iran, Lebanon and Hezbollah in Baghdad on June 15, 2026, during celebrations following the announcement of a deal to end the war between Iran and the US.

Iraq sentences militia member for kidnapping American journalist, in rare move against Iran proxies

Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi speaks during a parliamentary session to vote in a new government headed by Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister, at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, May 14, 2026.

Iraq appears to delay militia disarmament as Iran-backed factions pressure Baghdad - analysis

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party, known as PAK take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.

Iranian drones target Iraq's Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani's office


Arabic media: Israel obtained list of Iranian targets in Iraq

“The implementation of this threat would represent a change in the rules and an attempt by Tel Aviv to expand the map of the game,” the Arabic website Al-Jarida wrote.

Members of the Iranian revolutionary guard march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran September 22, 2011.

What do the Iraqi elections mean for the corruption-ridden country?

The Jerusalem Post

Abadi’s big fail in Iraq as Sadrists triumph

Slightly less than half of Iraq’s eligible voters turned out to vote in the first elections since ISIS was defeated in the country.

Iraqi supporters of Sairun list celebrate after the closing of ballot boxes during the parliamentary election in Sadr city district of Baghdad, Iraq May 12, 2018

U.S. Commander to ‘Post’: Iraq in critical transition phase after ISIS

Washington steps up support for Iraqi Air Force.

A US F-16 fighter jet at the tarmac of a military base in Balad, Iraq.

Iraq to rebuild ancient mosque with help from United Arab Emirates

ISIS systematically destroyed cultural heritage in the city of Mosul, Iraq.

Members of the Emergency Response Division celebrate in the Old City of Mosul, Iraq July 8, 2017.

Hipsters, Sadrists, Shi’ites plan for Iraq’s future

Iran’s influence is clear but people remain critical of Baghdad, Tehran and the West.

MEMBERS OF the Iraqi security forces patrol near the border between Karbala province and Anbar province.

27 years since the Gulf War - why didn't Israel respond?

Politicking and diplomacy made Israel sit on its hands while Scud missiles reined down.

Yitzhak Shamir, prime minister during the 1991 Gulf War, is flanked by then-defense minister Moshe Arens (left) and an unidentified officer

Kurds reported killed as mass protests sweep Kurdistan region of Iraq

As political supporters of different parties trade accusations, many wonder whether protests will deepen political crises and what the protesters hope to achieve.

Kurds walk on a busy street in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Why Israel ignores Iraq

Israeli decision-makers’ as well as commentators’ lack of interest in the political developments in Iraq, leads them to exaggerate in Iranian influence in Iraq and lose track of alternative trends.

Shi'ite Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) advance towards the city of Al-Qaim, Iraq November 3, 2017

Anti-ISIS coalition looks to stabilize Iraq and eastern Syria as war winds down

The coalition has estimated that there are around 3,000 or fewer ISIS fighters left to hunt down.

Fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) stand together in Raqqa, Syria, October 16, 2017.