Iraq

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

Israel at war: What happened on day 483?

IDF intercepts drone from Lebanon • Rafah crossing to open early • IDF continues op. in Jenin • IAF strikes weapons smuggling route

Man shot dead in Sweden ahead of court verdict over Quran burning

Momika had burned copies of the Koran, the Muslim holy book, in public demonstrations in 2023 against Islam.

By REUTERS
30/01/2025

Hezbollah leader highlights support from ‘Iran and Iraq’ during war

It has been well known that Hezbollah received support from Iran’s regime; however, Hezbollah’s links to Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are not always as public.

  Senior Iraqi and Iranian politicians meeting in Tehran, September 2024

Iran's weakening will not harm Iraq, deputy parliament speaker says

Iraq, a rare ally of both Washington and Tehran, is trying to avoid upsetting its fragile stability and focus on rebuilding after years of war.

By REUTERS
26/01/2025

Iraqi FM 'categorically denies' status reports of Israeli-Russian hostage

The Iraqi Foreign Minister said that his country's Prime Minister was "making great efforts to release," Israeli-Russian hostage Tsurkov.

Iraqi president highlights 'historic' ties with Iran during Davos address

Abdul Latif Rashid discussed Iraq-Iran relations and Iraqi sovereignty at Davos.

Iraqi FM: Russian-Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov alive, Iraq working on her release

She has been held by the Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah since March 2023.

23/01/2025

Excavations at Kurd Qaburstan uncover clues to ancient Mesopotamian city of Qabra

Recent discoveries challenge ideas of a sharp divide between the haves and have-nots in ancient Mesopotamia, suggesting a larger middle class than previously thought.

Four wounded in Tel Aviv stabbing attack, Israel's military chief resigns

Hamas confirms next round of hostage deal • Israeli military launches Operation 'Iron Wall' in West Bank

Iraq wants Iran-backed factions to lay down weapons, foreign minister says

The push comes with a backdrop of seismic shifts in the Middle East that have seen Iran's armed allies in Gaza and Lebanon heavily degraded and Syria's government overthrown by rebels.

By REUTERS
16/01/2025
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