Baghdad
US-led coalition exit shifts more counter-ISIS burden to Iraq and Syria - analysis
The end of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq leaves local forces carrying more of the operational burden while Washington retains a regional intelligence and support role.
Iran-backed militias in Iraq determined to retain arms after US withdrawal - interview
Joy mixed with fear as US forces leave Iraq amid potential security vacuum
US agrees to continue physical dollar cash shipments, Iraqi government says
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.
Reports of deal to release Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov 'false,' official tells 'Post'
According to the proposed deal, Tsurkov's release would be in exchange for the release of an Iranian detainee in Iraq along with six other individuals.
The Met returns looted Sumerian and Babylonian artifacts to Iraq
New evidence from a probe into British antiquities dealer Robin Symes confirmed the pieces were trafficked and rightfully belong to Iraq.
Iran’s secretive head of Quds Force travels to Iraq - analysis
Iraq is one of Iran’s last allies in the region, and Iran wants to show its clout in Iraq and pressure Baghdad.
The Indian Jewish journey to Israel: A story of return, not invasion - opinion
For the Jews of India, Israel was not viewed as a foreign land to colonize but rather as the ancient homeland of the Jewish people.
Trump pushes Iraq to release Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov - report
The US urged Iraq to secure the release of Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, warning of political and economic consequences if she remains captive, according to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Iraq positions itself for diplomatic role in MidEast region - analysis
It's only recently that Iraq itself has increased ties with Saudi Arabia, helping pave the road to Saudi-Iran reconciliation. Now, it hopes to do more.
Iran officials flock to Beirut for Nasrallah funeral, to show they still back Hezbollah - analysis
After the fall of the Assad regime in early December, Iran has been cut off from a land corridor to re-supply Hezbollah. As such, this funeral is one way they can still show support.
Qaani in Baghdad: Mobilizing Iran’s terror axis against Israel - opinion
Qaani’s visit to Baghdad, far from signaling strength, reveals the regime’s desperation to cling to its crumbling empire.
Historian says ancient Baghdad's circular design was inspired by the mandala
In The Golden Road, William Dalrymple proposes that India had a role in shaping and reshaping the ancient and medieval world.
