The Latest Breaking News from Baghdad

American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq sparking urgent hunt

One suspect was arrested and one of the vehicles used in the kidnapping was seized, but others remain on the loose

The Independent UK · Mar 31

US journalist kidnapped in Baghdad and security forces pursuing captors, Iraqi officials say

It was not immediately clear if the kidnapping was related to the ongoing war, but Iran-backed militias in Iraq have launched regular attacks on US facilities in the country.

Euronews · Mar 31

American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in central Baghdad, one suspect arrested

American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in central Baghdad on Tuesday evening by unidentified assailants, Iraqi authorities confirmed, as security forces launched an urgent operation to locate her and apprehend those responsible.

The Times of India · Mar 31

Who is Ali Larijani? Iran’s national security chief killed in airstrike, Israel claims

If death of Larijani is confirmed, he would be most senior member of Iran regime to be killed since former supreme leader Ali Khamenei

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to blow up key Iranian gas field if Tehran strikes ‘innocent’ Qatar again

Qatar's Ras Laffan was hit for a second time on Thursday morning shortly before Trump's warning

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Iran says it will retaliate after key figure killed – as it happened

Iranian army chief Amir Hatami threatened to launch a ‘decisive and regrettable’ retaliation for the killing

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17

Middle East crisis Day 15: Iran hits US embassy in Baghdad, UAE oil hub struck as war widens across Gulf

The US-Israel conflict with Iran escalated significantly on its 15th day. Iran targeted the US embassy in Baghdad and a UAE oil hub, while Israel struck Lebanon and Iraq. Debris from intercepted missiles hit Dubai twice. The war now directly impacts diplomatic sites and oil infrastructure across the Gulf, with…

The Times of India · Mar 14

Trump threatens Iran's oil infrastructure after US bombs Kharg Island military sites

Trump said US forces had "totally obliterated" all military targets on Kharg Island oil export hub, describing it in a social media post as "one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East."

Euronews · Mar 14

Watch: Iran strikes US embassy in Baghdad, smoke rises over compound

Tensions flared in the Middle East as Iran reportedly targeted the US embassy in Baghdad with drones following a stern warning. The attack, which saw thick black smoke rising from the compound, occurred shortly after strikes hit powerful Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah. Iraq finds itself increasingly drawn into the regional…

The Times of India · Mar 14

Iran-US war latest: Dubai shuts airport as Trump warns Nato faces ‘bad future’ if allies don’t help open Strait of Hormuz

The US president said it is only appropriate that those who benefit from oil coming through the waterway help to free it

The Independent UK · Mar 14