Iraq: News
No retaliation against Iran's attempted strike on US troops: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has signaled that there will be no retaliation against Iran's attempted airstrike on the Al Udeid air base in Qatar on Monday night.
Iran fires missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq
Iran has launched a missile attack on United States bases in Qatar and Iraq, retaliating for the US bombing of its three nuclear sites over the weekend.
Who is General Dan Caine, mastermind behind 'Midnight Hammer' operation?
General Dan Caine, the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been credited as a key architect behind "Operation Midnight Hammer," which involved the United States military attacking three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz.
Iran-backed militias planning to attack US bases in Iraq, Syria
Iran is reportedly planning to launch attacks on the United States's bases in Iraq and possibly Syria.
16 Air India flights diverted after Israel strikes Iran
At least 16 Air India flights have been diverted after Iran closed its airspace until further notice following Israel's airstrikes on several locations across the country, including Tehran.
US on high alert over possible Israeli strike on Iran
The United States is on high alert over a potential Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites, The Washington Post reported.
US evacuates Middle East embassies, army bases amid Iran tensions
The United States has started a partial evacuation of its embassy in Iraq and allowed the voluntary departure of dependents of US personnel from several Middle Eastern countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
Arab League summit starts with Gaza crisis on agenda
The annual Arab League summit opened in Baghdad on Saturday, with the ongoing conflict in Gaza dominating discussions.
Pakistan braces for record-breaking heatwave this week; may touch 50°C
Pakistan is bracing for a severe heatwave, with temperatures expected to touch 50°C this week. This bout of extreme weather might break the previous global record for April.
Why thousands are suffering from respiratory problems in Iraq
Iraq's central and southern regions have been hit by a severe sandstorm, causing respiratory problems in over 1,000 people.
Iran, Iraq, Saudi executed 1,380 people last year—highest in decade
According to Amnesty International's latest annual report on death sentences, Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are responsible for most of the 1,518 executions globally in 2024.
Denmark rebuffs JD Vance's criticism of its support for Greenland
Denmark has hit back at United States Vice President JD Vance's recent criticism of its support for Greenland.
Who's Jeffrey Goldberg? Journalist who accidentally received US war plan
Jeffrey Goldberg, the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic, was accidentally included in a group chat where top officials of Donald Trump's administration were talking about imminent military operations against Yemen's Houthi rebels.
US-led airstrike eliminates ISIS's global operations chief
A coordinated airstrike on March 13 in Iraq's Al Anbar Province has killed Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifai, aka "Abu Khadijah."
Iraq passes controversial laws that could legalize child marriage
Iraq's parliament has passed amendments to the personal status law, which critics argue could legalize child marriage.
Pope Francis inherited box of scandal-related documents from predecessor
In his newly published autobiography, Spera (Hope), Pope Francis has revealed that he received a "large white box" of documents related to various scandals within the Catholic Church from his predecessor, Benedict XVI.
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of Syrian rebellion
Born Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa in 1982, Abu Mohammed al-Golani is now the face of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), one of Syria's most powerful insurgent groups.
Who's al-Jawlani—leader of Syrian rebel group HTS which took Aleppo
One of the oldest cities in recorded history, Aleppo, was seized by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on November 30.
CoD: Black Ops 6 released globally for PC, PS, Xbox
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the latest installment in the popular video game franchise, has been released worldwide by Activision Blizzard.
Emirates bans pagers, walkie-talkies on all its flights
Emirates has issued a travel update prohibiting passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights to, from, or via Dubai.
Yazidi woman rescued after decade-long captivity by Hamas
A 21-year-old Yazidi woman, Fawzia Amin Sido, who was kidnapped at the tender age of 11 by ISIS terrorists and subsequently held captive by Hamas for 10 years, has been rescued.
Middle East flights suspended amid Israel-Iran conflict; what next
Flights over the Middle East had to be canceled on October 1 following a missile attack by Iran against Israel.
100 newborns named 'Nasrallah' in Iraq after Hezbollah chief's killing
After the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike, Iraq has seen a spike in newborns named after him.
US to withdraw American-led troops from Iraq by September 2025
The United States and Iraq have reportedly reached a broad agreement to withdraw hundreds of American-led troops from Iraq by September 2025.
At 82.2°C, Iran records highest heat index, what it means
A weather station in southern Iran has reported a staggering heat index of 82.2°C (180°F) and a dew point of 36.1°C (97°F).
Can Iran-Israel conflict start World War-III? Ex-Israeli intelligence official comments
The Middle East is teetering on the brink of a major war following the assassinations of Hamas's chief, Ismail Haniyeh, in Tehran and other terror officials.
Vance is 'meat, potatoes guy' who cooks Indian food: Wife
Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of JD Vance, took to the stage at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday to introduce him after Donald Trump picked him as his vice president.
ISIS leader al-Baghdadi's widow given death sentence by Iraqi court
An Iraqi court has sentenced Asma Mohammed, widow of the late Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, to death.
Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad shot dead outside Baghdad home
Ghufran Mahdi Sawadi, better known as Om Fahad, a celebrated TikTok personality from Iraq, was brutally murdered outside her home in the Zoyouna district of eastern Baghdad on Saturday.
Israel 'launches missile attacks' on Iran's Isfahan
Israel conducted missile strikes on Iran early Friday morning (Mideast time), officials from the United States said.
Biden spotted using prepared script during meeting with Iraq PM
United States President Joe Biden was seen referring to prepared remarks while interacting with the press during an Oval Office meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia'a Al-Sudani on Monday (local time).
Explained: Iran-Israel relations over the years
Iran on Saturday launched a barrage of drones and cruise missiles at Israel, marking its first direct assault on the country.
US strikes 85 Iran-linked targets in Iraq, Syria
The United States (US) on Friday carried out major airstrikes across Iraq and Syria, hitting 85 targets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the militias it backs, CNN reported.
Pakistan, Iran agree to 'de-escalate' tensions days after exchanging airstrikes
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions following tit-for-tat missile strikes between the two countries this week.
Iranian forces strike Israel's Mossad 'spy headquarters' in Iraq
Iran's Revolutionary Guards attacked the "espionage headquarters" of Israel in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region on Tuesday.
Iran: Twin blasts near General Qasem Soleimani's memorial kill 100
Over 100 people were killed and nearly 200 others were injured during a procession commemorating the fourth anniversary of General Qasem Soleimani's assassination in Kerman, Iran, on Wednesday.
Iraq: After drone attack, US strikes Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah's facilities
The United States (US) military struck on three sites used by Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq on Monday (local time), Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.
DGCA issues advisory to check GPS spoofing over Middle East
India's aviation authority, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a comprehensive circular addressing the growing concerns of jamming and spoofing of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in West Asian airspace.
'Crossed redline': Iran warns Israel of possible action in Gaza
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday warned Israel about potential intervention from other countries due to its continued counterattacks against the Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza.
Iraq: 114 killed, over 150 injured in wedding hall fire
A fire broke out at a wedding party in Iraq's Nineveh province, leaving at least 114 dead and over 150 injured, The Associated Press reported.
Saddam Hussein's capsized yacht picnic spot for sightseers in Iraq
A rusting yacht that capsized in a river in southern Iraq and once belonged to the country's former president Saddam Hussein, is now serving as a picnic destination, reported Reuters.
Islamic State announces leader's death, appoints Abu al-Hussein as successor
The armed jihadist group Islamic State (IS) announced via an audio message on Wednesday that their leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi died "in combat with enemies of God".
Iranian forces open fire, beat women as anti-hijab protests swell
As protests over the death of Mahsa Amini entered the third month, Iranian security forces on Tuesday opened fire on people at a metro station in Tehran, Iran.
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Iraq witnesses 'unprecedented' surge in deadly nose-bleeding fever
Iraq is witnessing an outbreak of a deadly fever that causes people to bleed to death with cases surging at an unprecedented rate.
Iraqi health officials: 64 dead in fire at coronavirus ward
The death toll from a catastrophic blaze that erupted at a coronavirus hospital ward in southern Iraq the previous day rose to 64 on Tuesday, Iraqi medical officials said.
Prank show features fake ISIS attacks on celebrities, sparks outrage
An Iraqi prank TV show that strapped suicide vests on celebrities and even featured their fake ISIS kidnappings has been pulled off air after massive outrage.
Iraq judge who presided over Saddam's trial dies of COVID-19
A retired Iraqi judge who presided over the trial of Iraq's late dictator Saddam Hussein has died after battling COVID-19, the country's top judicial body said on Friday.
After whirlwind historic visit, Pope leaves Iraq for Rome
Pope Francis on Monday wrapped up his historic whirlwind Iraq tour that sought to bring hope to the country's marginalized Christian minority with messages of coexistence, forgiveness, and peace.
Iran fires missiles at 2 Iraqi bases housing US forces
Iran has fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles on two bases in Iraq, that houses forces from the United States, the Pentagon confirmed.
Three rockets fall in Baghdad, two hit near US Embassy
On Sunday, three rockets fell in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, injuring six people, multiple reports said. Of them, two hit near the heavily fortified US Embassy, while one landed in the nearby Jadriya area.
Why Tulsi Gabbard, US Presidential candidate, sued Google for $50mn
United States Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard has sued tech giant Google for discriminating against her 2020 election campaign.
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Iraq ferry sinks, almost 100 dead on spring holiday trip
Almost 100 people, mostly women, and children, died as a ferry packed with families celebrating Kurdish New Year sank in a swollen river in the former jihadist stronghold of Mosul.
Wondering where Abhinandan Varthaman got indomitable strength from? His mother
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returned to his motherland on Friday after spending almost three days in Pakistan's captivity.
America cannot be the world's policeman: US President Trump
America cannot be the policeman of the world, US President Donald Trump said during his first visit to Iraq as he urged other countries to share responsibilities.