Iraq

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

Why dismantling Iranian threat won't create another Libya or Iraq - opinion

Israel has the cards, and Iran can take the diplomatic offramps offered by the United States and Europe, or it can continue on a path that ends with its program being destroyed.

 Smoke rises following an Israeli attack on the IRIB building, the country's state broadcaster, in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025.
 ADDRESSING THE UN General Assembly in 2012, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu points to a red line regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

No Nukes: From the Begin Doctrine to the war with Iran - opinion

 US President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, June 18, 2025.

Trump reportedly approves Iranian attack plans, European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran

A man wears a US veteran-themed shirt, as smoke rises in the distance, following an Israeli attack on the IRIB building, the country's state broadcaster, in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025

Iran preparing to strike US bases across Middle East if Trump joins war, NYT reports


Iraqis increasingly concerned nobody protecting their skies amid Israel-Iran escalation - analysis

Iraq has complained to the UN Security Council over Israel allegedly violating Iraqi airspace to conduct airstrikes on Iran.

 Supporters of the Iraqi Shia militia, Nujaba Movement, gather at Kirkuk's Ihtifalat area during a demonstration in support with Iran and condemn Israeli attacks, on June 16, 2025.

Erbil on edge as suspected Iranian drone crashes in Iraq en route to Israel

This is only the latest incident which saw Kurds in Erbil subjected to Iranian attacks.

 Members of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDPI) walk back to their outpost near Erbil, Kurdistan region of Iraq on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The KDPI, a leftist Kurdish group of Iran that has been running an armed struggle against the Islamic Republic's regime in Iran from exile for decades

Iran tensions spotlight militias in Iraq's role in regional conflict - analysis

Iraqs militias serve Iran's interests and control parts of Iraq. Thus, during tensions between Iran and the US, they are used to enforce Iran’s policies.

Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim men from the Iranian-backed group Kataib Hezbollah wave the party's flags as they walk along a street painted in the colours of the Israeli flag during a parade marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in Baghdad

At least 70 wounded, two killed after four rounds of Iranian attack slam Israel

Majority of Iranian missiles intercepted or missed target, IDF confirms • IDF intercepts drones over Eilat • Sirens sound across all of Israel overnight on Saturday

 EMS services inspect the damage from an Iranian missile impact on a building in central Israel, June 13, 2025.

US embassy in Iraq preparing for evacuation after Tehran threatens strikes on US bases

The US State Department said it was preparing partial evacuations of the embassies in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Iraqi Shi'ite Muslims attend a parade marking the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Baghdad, Iraq, March 28, 2025

Iraq’s new chapter: UNAMI’s exit and the battle for sovereignty - opinion

The remaining strength of pro-Iran interests in Iraq will be tested in the next parliamentary elections, slated for November 11, 2025.

 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad, Iraq, May 17, 2025.

This week in Jewish history: Anne Frank’s first diary entry, Israel bombs Iraqi nuke reactor

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

 Anne Frank diary in Madame Tussauds museum on April 25, 2017 in Amsterdam Netherlands.

IDF issues evacuation warnings for northern Gaza, Shas expected to leave gov't

IDF announces reservist killed in Gaza • IDF strikes Syria following exchange of rocket fire • UN Security Council to vote Wednesday on Gaza action

 The IDF continues to expand its ground operations across the Gaza Strip, June 2025.

IDF intercepts Houthi missile, Hamas ready to begin new hostage deal talks

GHF debunks false reports of fire on Gazans • IDF confirms Mohammed Sinwar killed in Gaza • Freedom Flotilla Coalition attempts to sail to Gaza.

IDF forces operating in the Gaza Strip. Operation "Gideon's Chariots"

'In my country murder is normal': Uncle jailed for honor killing of Banaz Mahmod sues ITV for libel

Ari Mahmod claimed that the rape allegation had caused him to be targeted in prison.

 Banaz Mahmod.

US Congress members call to sanction Iranian-backed militias in Iraq - analysis

US congress members called to sanction several Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, including the Popular Mobilization Forces, in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

DEMONSTRATORS CLIMB a structure during an anti-government protest in Baghdad, last week.