Iraq 2 days ago Iraqi cop sentenced to death for killing security analyst is acquitted Ahmed Hamdawi al-Kinani has been acquitted and released from prison following a retrial over the 2020 murder of prominent security expert Hisham al-Hashimi.
Turkey March 19 Turkish warplanes strike Kurdish militant positions in Iraq after attack kills soldier, wounds 4 Turkey's latest airstrikes on Kurdish militants based in Iraq comes shortly after a Turkish soldier was killed in an attack believed to be perpetrated by the PKK separatist group.
Iraq March 19 Iraq's former defense minister arrested in Swedish airport for alleged benefits fraud Iraq's former defense minister, who holds citizenship in both Iraq and Sweden, was arrested on Monday in Sweden on suspicion of illegally receiving benefits.
CRIME March 19 Iraqi immigrant plotted to smuggle assassins through Mexico to kill former US president: docs An Iraqi immigrant living in Ohio planned to smuggle assassins into the U.S. through Mexico to assassinate former president, but his plot was foiled.
Iran March 13 Biden admin under pressure to stop billions of dollars in sanctions relief to Iran Amid Biden’s ongoing waiver of billions of dollars in sanctions relief to the Iran, a new push is unfolding to stop the White House’s payments to America’s top enemy.
Iraq February 7 Drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking commander involved in attack that killed 3 US soldiers A drone strike in Baghdad has killed three members of a powerful Iranian-backed miltia in retaliation for a drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan late last month.
Iraq February 6 UN envoy warns more attacks on Iraq threaten its hard-won stability Iraq's government is intent to avoid spillover from the volatile Israel-Hamas war, which is threatening to draw regional powers into the bloody conflict.
National Security February 6 Kirby apologizes for Biden admin's claim about warning Iraqi government ahead of strikes White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby apologized Tuesday for falsely saying that U.S. officials warned Iraqi leaders ahead of the weekend air strikes.
Politics February 5 Biden blasted for promoting official who oversaw disastrous evacuation of Afghanistan allies Tracey Jacobson faces an uphill battle to be confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, with Republicans pointing to her failed leadership in Afghanistan.
World February 5 Deadly drone attack hits training ground at Syrian base housing US troops The U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said a drone strike Sunday on a Syrian base housing American service members left at least six dead.