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Turkey's Erdogan In Iraq To Talk Security, Water And Oil

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in neighbouring Iraq on Monday for his first state visit there in years, with water, oil and regional security issues topping their agenda.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2024

Turkey's Erdogan in Iraq for rare state visit to discuss water, oil, security

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived Monday in neighbouring Iraq for his first state visit there in years, with water, oil and regional security issues expected to top the agenda.

France 24 · Apr 22, 2024

Turkey's Erdogan targets support against Kurdish rebels during Iraq trip

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Iraq on Monday for the first time in 12 years. He'll be seeking support for Ankara's war against Kurdish rebels in Iraq as well as deeper economic ties.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 22, 2024

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Deadly blast at Iraq army base amid Israel-Iran tensions

Radio France Internationale · Apr 20, 2024

At least one dead after huge blast at Iran-linked military base in Baghdad

Explosion where paramilitary group Hashed al-Shaabi is stationed

Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2024

Turkey looks for regional help in its battle against Kurdish rebels in Iraq

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to end the threat posed by Kurdish rebel group the PKK, which has been fighting Turkey for decades. As Turkey prepares to launch a major military operation against the organisation in Iraq, it is looking to other governments in the region for support.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 30, 2024

Iraq’s overreliance on oil threatens economic, political strife

More than 90 percent of Iraq’s government revenue comes from oil, leaving the country hostage to global prices.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2024

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Turkish Ministers In Baghdad Talks Ahead Of Erdogan Visit

A high-ranking Turkish delegation held talks in Baghdad on Thursday, discussing key security and energy issues ahead of an expected visit by Turkey's president, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said.

International Business Times · Mar 15, 2024

The Achilles Trap: Steve Coll on how the US fatally failed to read Saddam

The reporter’s new book considers the dark comedy of errors – and a dictator’s literary ambition – that led America to war

The Guardian - US · Mar 3, 2024

What fighting in the Middle East means for the U.S. troop presence in Iraq

After the U.S. killed a commander of an Iran-backed militia in Baghdad, pressure is mounting on Iraq's government to expel America's 2,500 military personnel.

WEKU · Feb 22, 2024

Rampant Water Pollution Threatens Iraq's Shrinking Rivers

Stricken by drought and depleted by upstream dams, Iraq's once mighty rivers the Tigris and Euphrates are suffocating under pollutants from sewage to medical waste.

International Business Times · Feb 21, 2024

US drone attack kills senior leader of Iranian-backed militia in Baghdad

Learn about the recent U.S. drone attack in Baghdad that killed a senior leader of Kataib Hezbollah and the escalating tensions in Iraq as Iraqi officials ...

Baghdad mourners gather for funeral of Iraqi militant killed in US drone strike

US claims responsibility for killing, saying Kataib Hezbollah commander was behind attack that killed three US soldiers

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024

Supreme Court to hear Trump ballot case; U.S. strike kills Iran-backed militia leader

The Supreme Court considers whether Donald Trump should be disqualified from Colorado's ballot. A U.S. strike in Baghdad kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia.

WEKU · Feb 8, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024

Iraq condemns ‘clear-cut assassination’ operation after US strike

Baghdad says the US ‘has become a factor for instability and threatens to entangle Iraq in the cycle of conflict’.

US conducts strike in Baghdad, takes out top Iranian proxy commander

Learn about the latest US military strike in Baghdad, targeting Iranian proxy forces. Get updates on the strike and concerns over Iran's nuclear capabilities.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2024

US Strike Kills Pro-Iran Commander In Baghdad

An American air strike in Iraq on Wednesday killed a senior commander from a pro-Iran armed group who was involved in attacks on Washington's troops in the region, the US military said.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2024

US 'kills leader of Iran-backed militia' in drone strike in Baghdad

The attack targeted Hezbollah in retaliation for a strike on a US military base in Jordan

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WEKU · Feb 7, 2024

U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq

A U.S. drone strike in the Iraqi capital has killed at least one leader of an Iran-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah.

Al Jazeera · Feb 7, 2024

Paramilitary commander killed in Baghdad drone strike: Reports

Abu Baqir al-Saadi of the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah group has been killed in eastern Baghdad, officials say.

Al Jazeera · Jan 27, 2024

US, Iraq begin formal talks on winding down US-led military coalition

There are about 2,500 US troops still deployed in Iraq as part of the coalition formed in 2014 to help defeat ISIL.

International Business Times · Jan 27, 2024

Washington, Baghdad Open Talks On Foreign Troops In Iraq

Iraq and the United States on Saturday held a first round of talks on the future of American and other foreign troops in the country, with Baghdad expecting discussions to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence.

International Business Times · Jan 25, 2024

Washington, Baghdad To Discuss Future Of Foreign Troops In Iraq

The United States and Iraq said Thursday they will begin discussions on the future of American and other foreign troops in the country, with Baghdad expecting the talks to lead to a timeline for reducing their presence.

International Business Times · Jan 23, 2024

Iraq No-frills Carrier Says No Grounds For US Sanctions

Iraqi no-frills carrier Fly Baghdad has condemned Washington's imposition of sanctions, saying the US Treasury provided no proof of its allegation the airline had assisted Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

International Business Times · Jan 16, 2024

Iraq Recalls Iran Envoy In Rebuke To Ally Over Deadly Strikes

Iraq summoned Iran's envoy in Baghdad and recalled its ambassador from Tehran on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke to its ally over deadly missile strikes on its autonomous Kurdish region.

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