Iraq
Kurds continue to be under fire even amid ceasefire, fear new deal may not stop Iranian attacks
The new talk of a possible deal that might involve Iran and the US could lead to pressuring Iraq's central government to rein in Iranian-backed militias.
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
Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion - report
Iranian-backed drone attack kills Kurdish female member of opposition group
A Kurdish woman was killed in a drone strike in northern Iraq, suspected to be carried out by an Iran-backed militia targeting opposition groups.
US State Dept. offers $10m. reward for Hamidawi, leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia
The US State Department offered up to $10 million for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, leader of Kataib Hezbollah, responsible for deadly attacks on US facilities and the kidnapping of US citizens.
Katz defines conditions for end of war as Mossad Chief vows Iran regime change efforts to continue
IDF reservist killed, 10 wounded in Lebanon clashes • Israel, Lebanon set for talks • Mossad chief vows Iran regime change efforts to continue
Archbishop Emil Nona appointed patriarch of Chaldean Catholic Church
Archbishop Emil Nona was born in the Iraqi town of Alqosh in 1967 and was appointed Archbishop of Mosul in 2009 at the age of 42.
One wounded following rocket barrage from Hezbollah, Trump's blockade on Hormuz goes into effect
European countries raise concerns over naval blockade • Trump: ‘I don’t care’ if Iran comes back to negotiations • Erdogan threatens military action against Israel
Clay cylinders found in Iraq bear writings of Babylonian king who besieged Jerusalem, study reveals
The translation appears to align with a description of Nebuchadnezzar from the Book of Daniel, which depicts him walking on his palace roof in Babylon while boasting of his construction projects.
PMO appoints new Mossad chief, Trump orders Hormuz blockade after US-Iran talks fail
Vance: No deal reached after talks with Iran • CENTCOM clears underwater mines in Hormuz • Netanyahu says Israel's war with Iran 'not over yet'
Iraqi parliament appoints Kurdish Nizar Amedi as new president
The decision to elect Nizar Amedi could have ramifications for Iraq, given that Amedi is Kurdish and was supported by the Kurdish PUK party, which is considered friendly to Iran.
Iraq’s militia state: Shelly Kittleson’s kidnapping exposes who runs Baghdad
BEHIND THE LINES: Since October 2023, forces associated with the PMF – that is, affiliated with the government of Iraq – engaged in ongoing attacks against US personnel and positions.
Vance: No deal reached after talks with Iran, Netanyahu says Iran campaign 'not over yet'
John Kerry: Netanyahu presented Iran attack plan to former presidents • Iran warns military vessels against transiting Strait of Hormuz • CENTCOM clears underwater mines in Hormuz
