Iraq
Iraqi police officer killed, four others injured in Islamic State terror attack near Kirkuk
Despite the defeat of the Islamic State’s self-declared caliphate nearly a decade ago, the group retains sleeper cells in Iraq, Iraqi security officials told Reuters ahead of the US withdrawal.
Seeking to prevent crisis, Iraq condemns desecration of US flag by pro-Iranian militias - analysis
Iran-backed militias in Iraq determined to retain arms after US withdrawal - interview
Iran-backed militias trample US flag, exposing Iraq’s sovereignty problem - analysis
Saudi Arabia facing Iranian proxies alone as US opts out of strikes - analysis
Targeted by Iraqi militias and pressured by Houthi advances, Riyadh must restore deterrence on two fronts as critical infrastructure comes under renewed threat from Iranian proxies.
Kurdish Peshmerga completes its long process of unification - explainer
The armed forces of the Kurdistan autonomous government announced their unification and would turn their attention to 'strengthening military capabilities.'
Six French Islamic State suspects could face death penalty as Iraqi court opens trial
The defendants were among 47 French Islamic State detainees transferred from prisons in northeast Syria last year as part of a broader relocation process overseen by US forces and Iraqi authorities.
Sharaa secretly building up Syrian military, raising red flags in Israeli security community
Instead of investing in infrastructure, rebuilding the country, or improving the welfare of civilians who suffered through 15 years of war, the extremist regime is focusing on an arms buildup.
Trump says coming to big decision on whether to 'annihilate' Iran as regime shoots down US drones
Trump reportedly to meet Gulf leaders for Iran war talks next week • Trump says Iran “really wants” an agreement • Drone strikes Kurdish group opposed to IRGC in Iraq
Israeli-Canadian Benjamin Hassin freed after 11 years in Iraqi prison
Israeli-Canadian Benjamin Hassin, now in his early 30s, was released from prison in Sulaymaniyah on Wednesday.
Iran-linked drone attacks target Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq
A Kurdish Iranian opposition group said Iran targeted its headquarters in northern Iraq, the latest in a series of attacks on anti-Tehran factions.
Israel unlikely to improve Saudi ties despite Houthi threat, expert tells 'Post' - interview
“If there was a new governing coalition that seemed more committed to discretion, then perhaps there would be an opening for greater cooperation,” Dr. Brandon Friedman suggested.
Yazidi fighters disarm in Iraq's Sinjar after a decade of division - what comes next? - analysis
Baghdad’s push to bring armed groups under state control is gaining traction with the YBS, unlike with Iraq’s more powerful, Iranian-backed militias.
Sweeping strikes under the rug: Will Iraq face consequences for Saudi pipeline attack? - analysis
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi doesn’t seem very focused on consequences for the militias that potentially have caused a huge economic headache for the world.
