The Latest Breaking News from Iraq

Egypt's leader, visiting Iraqi premier seek to deepen ties

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi has met with Iraq’s prime minister in Cairo as the two countries seek to deepen their ties and reinforce a regional alliance with Jordan

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2023

Kadhimi Slams Arrest Warrants against Ex-Govt Officials in Iraq’s ‘Heist of the Century’

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi criticized on Saturday the arrest warrants issued against a former minister who served in his government. The Commission of integrity had issued the warrants against four senior officials in Kadhimi’s former government, including his finance minister, for their alleged facilitation of the theft of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 5, 2023

Syria Mission Worth the Risk, Milley Says after Visit

The nearly eight-year-old US deployment to Syria to combat ISIS is still worth the risk, the top US military officer said on Saturday, after an unannounced visit to a base to meet US troops in the country's northeast, Reuters reported. Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 4, 2023

Graphic novel spotlights dangerous lives of Iranian Kurdish 'Kolbars'

The Persian-Kurdish word "Kolbar" can be translated to "one who carries a load". It's used to describe those who carry goods illegally across the mountainous border between Iran and Iraq, and elsewhere in the region. Kolbars in Iranian Kurdistan turn to the job out of economic desperation and dozens of…

France 24 · Mar 2, 2023

Sudani Announces Start of Preparations for 3rd Baghdad Conference

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani informed UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that his government was preparing for the third edition of the Baghdad Conference. Guterres arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday evening, on his first visit to the country in six years. Following a joint press conference with Foreign Minister Fouad…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 2, 2023

UN chief praises Iraqi progress towards stability in rare visit

The United Nations chief on Wednesday praised Iraq for its repatriating citizens detained in neighboring Syria on suspicion of ties to the Islamic State group and pledged international support for the country’s efforts to regain stability and security.

France 24 · Mar 2, 2023

What history shows: How will the war in Ukraine end?

Despite Ukraine’s gains against Russia, experts believe a frozen conflict or painful truce is most likely. Here is why.

Al Jazeera · Mar 2, 2023

UN chief praises moves toward stability in rare Iraq visit

The U.N. chief has praised Iraq for repatriating its citizens detained in neighboring Syria on suspicion of ties to the Islamic State group during a rare visit to Baghdad

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Watch live: UN Secretary General holds news conference in Baghdad in first Iraq visit for six years

Watch live as Antonio Guterres holds a news conference in Baghdad for his first trip to Iraq in six years.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Authorities in Iraq and Egypt launch social media crackdown

Iraq's government is going after what it calls "decadent content" on social media. Users of TikTok, Instagram and other platforms who are found to breach "morals and traditions" can now be jailed. The campaign was announced in January and so far, a dozen people have been arrested. Our correspondent Marie-Charlotte…

France 24 · Mar 1, 2023