The Latest Breaking News from Iraq

Unless urgent action is taken life will be fundamentally altered for the ancient communities who live on its banks

Iraq’s Supreme Federal Court has ratified the final results of last month’s parliamentary elections

An attack by an alleged Islamic State member in Syria has killed two U.S. service members and one American civilian

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has visited Iraq to mark the end of the political mission established in 2003 in the wake of the U.S.-led invasion and occupation as well as the fall of Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship

Former Iraqi President Barham Salih is on track to become the next head of the U.N. refugee agency

More than 30 students were rescued in the Chamchamal district of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, after heavy rain brought flooding that caused a school wall to collapse, according to surveillance footage and local authorities, on Tuesday (9 December).

Rajiv Joseph’s surreal tale of a captive animal that returns from the dead after the 2003 invasion is bracingly unconventional

Former UK prime minister had eyed a leading role on Donald Trump’s council after working on the Israel-Hamas peace process

The Associated Press’ top photos from the Middle East and the surrounding region in 2025 capture conflict, resilience, and moments of quiet wonder. Taken across Gaza, Israel, Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates, the 35 images reveal a turbulent year.

Flood and weather alerts in place across western half of region as parts of Iraq and Iran also face significant rain

As bombs fell on the capital, a Bengal tiger was left all alone – until a US marine shot it. Rajiv Joseph explains why he brought the beast back from the dead for his Pulitzer-nominated drama