The Latest Breaking News from Iraq

‘Mass murder makes money’: Mark Rylance’s campaign for a memorial to Iraq war protester Brian Haw

Haw, who died in 2011, camped on Parliament Square for 10 years, pushing for peace. Now actor Rylance is part of a campaign to honour him with a statue

The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023

Iraq dig uncovers 5,000-year-old pub-restaurant

LAGASH, Iraq: Archaeologists in southern Iraq have uncovered the remains of a tavern dating back nearly 5,000 years they hope will illuminate the lives of ordinary people in the world's first cities.

Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2023

‘It changed my life’: protesters look back on 2003 Stop the War march

Iraq war demonstration ignited a campaigning passion for some, but others were left disillusioned

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

Why is US repeal of Iraq war authorisation still relevant?

Congressional lawmakers are trying – again – to repeal 2002 law critics say gives too much power to the US president.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

UAE, Iraq Affirm Integrated Visions on Joint Matters

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shiaa al-Sudani the bilateral relations and prospects for cooperation between the two countries, in addition to other matters of joint interest. Sheikh Mohammed welcomed the Iraqi prime minister at Qasr Al Watan.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

Saudi Arabia Welcomes 33,000 Iraqi Pilgrims

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

US Urges Iraq's Energy Independence

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has promised Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein that the US would work for the sake of strengthening Iraq’s economic “integration” in the region. He stressed that Iraq can and should be strongly energy independent, hinting at Iran. The Iraqi official arrived in Washington leading…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2023

Veteran Shaun Spain, who took his life, blamed Department of Veterans' Affairs

Shaun Spain spent 15 years in the army and completed five tours in East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq. Before he died, he left a note.

ABC News · Feb 9, 2023

20 years later, Senate eyes repeal of Iraq war authorization

The Senate will vote this month to repeal two decades-old measures that approved American military action in Iraq

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023

Iraqi PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Country Won’t Be Arena for Settling Scores

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced that Iraq and Saudi Arabia are capable of forming a regional axis that can act as a foundation for stability in the region and world. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, he revealed that he agreed with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2023