Iraq

Oil rich Arab Islamic nation with millenia of history, still struggling for stebillity following 2003 overthrown of dictator Sadam Hussein.

Shara’a’s Syria: Diplomacy rises, sectarian tensions boil

President Shara’a has won diplomatic praise, but deadly clashes reveal his blind spot: failing to defuse Syria’s deep sectarian tensions.

Syria's Sharaa will attend Arab Summit, marking a potential path towards stability

Syria's invitation to the Arab Summit comes after Sharaa met Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani.

Syrian President meeting with Iraqi intel chief causes controversy with pro-Iran officials in Iraq

Sharaa overthrew the Assad regime, which was close to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and many pro-Iranian militias in Iraq fought in Syria during the civil war, backing Assad.

Chaos ahead of elections among Iran-backed factions in Iraq

Iraq is having elections in November, and even though the day is far off, chaos is unfolding in the discussion about the lists ahead of the vote.

Lebanon’s president spurs controversy by saying he doesn’t want Iraqi-style militias

Aoun’s comments “caused discomfort among Iraqis, particularly since Iraq has consistently stood by Lebanon during times of hardship."

Syria's Sharaa was held by US in Iraq, new documents appear to show

New leaked documents show photos of Syria's president Ahmed al-Shara'a and claim to reveal details about his connections to the Iraqi insurgency, including his detention at notorious Camp Bucca.

What happened on day Day 557 of the war?

Gov't seeks to cancel order preventing it from firing Shin Bet head • IDF tells reserve doctors to remove signatures from petition to end Gaza war • Katz details Israel's Gaza aid policy

In boost to Kurds, Iraq moves to recognize Halabja as a province

"We see this historic step as a long-awaited justice and a positive step towards achieving justice," said President Abdul Latif Rashid.

Israel at War, Day 556 | Latest on US-Iran talks, Gaza war, Syria

Shin Bet politicians react to Shin Bet leak • Israel reportedly strike vehicle in s. Lebanon • Security forces arrest brothers involved in attacks

An Iranian drone is displayed during an anti-Israeli march in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2025

High stakes game: Is Iran sending missiles to militias in Iraq?

Iran is messaging that it is prepared to keep its arms while also pretending it might comply with demands to rein in its power in Iraq.

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