Iraq news

US urges Iraq to limit Iranian influence as new government forms

The discussion centered on Iraq accepting up to 7,000 ISIS detainees from Syria, a move that could spark controversy within the country.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (C) inspects a guard of honour during the Army Day celebrations, marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of Iraqi army, at Military College in Baghdad on January 6, 2026.
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki reacts at a polling station inside Al-Rasheed Hotel during the parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, November 11, 2025.

Iraq's former PM who helped fuel ISIS makes unlikely comeback - analysis

HUSSEIN MOUNIS, Member of the Iraqi Parliament votes at a polling station inside Al-Rasheed Hotel during the parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, November 11, 2025.

Iraqi Sunnis divided over upcoming vote for parliament speaker

Muhannad al-Khazraji, the recently elected member of parliament, had run under the banner of the Badr Organization, which is a large pro-Iranian group in Iraq.

New Iraqi lawmaker ousted after creating fake PMF brigade, violating election laws


Iraqi Shia cleric Sadr condemns Trump, calls to liberate Jerusalem

Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called the potential embassy move a “declaration of war on Islam,” and threatened the US embassy in Baghdad.

Iraqi Shi'ite radical leader Moqtada al-Sadr (C) takes part in Friday prayers at the Kufa mosque near Najaf, Iraq .

Iraqis celebrate first Christmas near Mosul after Islamic State pushback

The region of Nineveh is one of the most ancient settlements of Christianity, going back nearly 2,000 years.

 A young boy stands by the main Christmas tree in Manger square, Bethlehem

Pas de nouvelles, bonnes nouvelles

Les crises humanitaires en Irak et en Syrie sont loin d’être la préoccupation essentielle en Occident

Un marché de Noël, loin de la dureté des guerres

Analysis: What challenges will the CIA face under Trump?

Decision has to be made quickly on US support of Syrian rebels.

US military vehicles are seen north of Mosul during an operation against Islamic State in late October

The end of Mosul battle is the beginning of the battle for Iraq

The future of Iraq in its current form is far from certain.

Smoke rises from clashes in the east of Mosul during clashes with Islamic State militants in Mosul, Iraq, October 17, 2016

ISIS executes scores, stockpiles chemicals ahead of Iraqi military push in Mosul

Iraqi troops had found large stockpiles of sulfur and there were credible reports that Islamic State had used "phosphor projectiles" over Qayyara, close to Mosul.

IRAQI FORCES advance in Qayara to attack Islamic State in Mosul

What lies ahead at the gates of Mosul?

Iraq's counter-terrorism forces enter city suburbs as Mosul battle goes more smoothly than predicted, but much lies ahead.

IRAQI FORCES advance in Qayara to attack Islamic State in Mosul

Iraqi in wheelchair makes risky escape from Islamic State

Flanked by their four children, they looked behind them to see if any jihadists were still around to carry out their threats of shooting anyone who tried to flee Islamic State.

ISIS Vandalizes Churches In Iraq

Report: ISIS 'Rambo' killed in battle south of Mosul

More than 800 ISIS militants killed -Mosul assault nears city gates.

Tanks move past soldiers in military fatigues as the sun begins to set east of Mosul, where the Iraqi government launched a US-backed offensive to drive Islamic State from the northern city, in this still image taken from video released October 17, 2016

Analysis: Which Iraq will triumph in Mosul?

As the Iraqi army and Kurds fight side-by-side against ISIS in Mosul, Kurds wonder whether their unique role in fighting extremism will be remembered when the war ends.

Tanks move past soldiers in military fatigues as the sun begins to set east of Mosul, where the Iraqi government launched a US-backed offensive to drive Islamic State from the northern city, in this still image taken from video released October 17, 2016