Iraq
Iraq at a crossroads over militias, as senior commander is killed in car bombing - analysis
A senior commander from Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, an Iran-aligned Iraqi armed faction, was killed and his aide seriously wounded on Thursday when an explosive device detonated in their vehicle.
Kurds continue to be under fire even amid ceasefire, fear new deal may not stop Iranian attacks
Voices from the Arab press: Gulf tensions over Iran deepen regional fears
Iraq’s 1,200-km. trade route could redraw the Middle East - analysis
In Iraq, Iran’s proxy militias open a third front in war against the US and Israel
BEHIND THE LINES: Statistics indicate that a determined Iranian and allied campaign is indeed underway in Iraq, making the country a third front in the current war.
NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages
A NATO official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that the mission amounted to "several hundred" troops.
Survival means victory: Preserving honor as a war objective - opinion
From Egypt to Iran, leaders often choose honor over surrender, enduring defeat rather than risking public humiliation.
Iranian-backed militia in Iraq sends mixed messages about new attacks - analysis
Kataib Hezbollah said it might pause attacks on US targets in Iraq, but its strict and unlikely conditions suggest strikes could resume soon.
Saudi FM: Kingdom reserves right to military action following Iran attacks
Both political and non-political responses are possible, threatened Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan amidst increasing Iranian missile strikes across the region.
Iraq turns to Kurdistan pipeline as Iran war chokes oil exports and economy - analysis
Baghdad has been seeking a deal to move oil through the Kurdistan Region to Turkey, but the Kurds want Iraq to lift the trade embargo it has imposed on the territory.
Iraq becomes new battleground as Iranian proxies intensify nationwide strikes - analysis
The Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have become increasingly more powerful in the last decade.
Drones attack US embassy in Baghdad, Oil Industry Zone in UAE
Two explosive drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad, with one landing near the embassy, according to security sources early Tuesday morning. Smoke was seen rising from the area.
Senior Iran-backed Iraqi militia official killed, Kataib Hezbollah not confirming circumstances
Kataib Hezbollah confirms the death of Abu Ali al-Askari, a senior member and militia spokesperson, who frequently criticized the US and Israel, while not confirming the cause of his death.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise means Iran’s revolution is far from over - opinion
Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment suggests Iran’s theocratic regime will pursue the same revolutionary path.
