Iraq May 31 UN votes to end Iraq political mission established after 2003 US-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein The U.N. Security Council has voted to end the U.N. political mission in Iraq; the mission was established in 2003 after the U.S.-led invasion of the country that toppled Saddam Hussein.
Iraq May 13 Notorious people smuggler wanted in Europe arrested in northern Iraq Security officials have announced that Barzan Majeed, one of the most notorious human smugglers in Europe, was arrested in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.
Iraq May 10 2 ISIS militants suspected in 2014 massacre of Iraqi soldiers turned over to Baghdad U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led forces have turned over to Baghdad two Islamic State militants suspected in the 2014 mass killings of Iraqi soldiers.
Iraq May 10 Iraq asks UN to abandon political mission in Baghdad The Iraqi government requested Wednesday that the U.N. end a mission aimed at promoting governance and human rights reforms in the strife-torn nation by the end of next year.
US May 7 US repatriates 11 citizens from camps for relatives of ISIS militants in Syria The U.S. has brought home 11 of its citizens from camps in northeastern Syria, housing family members of suspected Islamic State militants, officials say.
Turkey May 6 Turkey carries out new airstrikes in northern Iraq, killing 16 Kurdish militants Turkey's defense ministry said the country carried out a new round of airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq. The airstrikes killed 16 militants.
Turkey April 22 Turkish President makes first official visit to Iraq in over a decade Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Iraq for his first official visit since 2011; Ankara seeks cooperation in its fight against a Kurdish militant group.
US April 16 US approves potential $140M aircraft support deal for Iraq, Pentagon officials confirm The U.S. State Department has given approval for the potential sale of aircraft contractor logistics support to Iraq, at an estimated cost of $140 million.
Virginia April 16 Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison detainee shares emotional testimony in trial against Virginia military contractor Former detainees of Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison are suing Virginia-based military contractor CACI for what they claim is its role in the torture they suffered while imprisoned.
Republicans April 15 Republicans express deep concern over Iraqi PM visit to White House, connections to terrorist orgs Republican lawmakers questioned the White House on its decision to host Iraqi Prime Minister Shia Al-Sudani on April 15, after Iraq was connected to Iran's attack on Israel.