The Latest Breaking News from Iraq

Stampede Outside Stadium in Iraq Kills 2, Injures Dozens

A stampede outside a stadium in the southern Iraqi city of Basra killed at least two people and injured dozens Thursday. The Iraqi News Agency said one person was killed and 60 people were injured outside the Basra International Stadium.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 19, 2023

Stampede near soccer stadium in Iraq's Basra kills one, dozens injured

A stampede near a soccer stadium in the city of Basra in southern Iraq killed one person and injured dozens on Thursday, when thousands of fans were trying to enter the stadium, the state news agency reported.

Reuters · Jan 19, 2023

Four dead, dozens injured in stampede at Gulf Cup in Iraq

Stampede takes place at a stadium in Basra ahead of the Arabian Gulf Cup final between Iraq and Oman.

Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2023

Delta partner Virgin Atlantic fined for flights over Iraqi airspace

Virgin Atlantic faces a $1 million fine from the U.S. government for flying through Iraqi airspace when that was prohibited by the Federal Aviation Administration because of heightened fears of conflict.

Tribune News Service · Jan 17, 2023

U.S. fines Virgin Atlantic $1.05 million for flying over Iraq

The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) said Tuesday it had fined Virgin Atlantic $1.05 million for flying in restricted airspace over Iraq on numerous occasions.

Reuters · Jan 17, 2023

Iraq Says Ties with Arab World Have Entered ‘New Phase’

Iraq announced that its relationship with its Arab surroundings had entered a “new phase,” stressing that the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup, which is currently being held in the city of Basra, will help strengthen the country’s political status in the Arab, regional and international arenas. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

Iraq beat Qatar to set up Gulf Cup final showdown with Oman

Iraq overcame Qatar 2-1 to book a place in Thursday’s final against Oman, who edged Bahrain 1-0.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Iraq Discuss Efforts to Bolster Regional Security, Stability

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday. Discussions focused on joint efforts to preserve security and stability in the Middle East. They reviewed the strong bilateral relations between…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

Iraqi PM Stresses Need for US Troops to Remain in his Country

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani defended the open-ended presence of US and other foreign troops in his country, in an interview published Sunday. "We think that we need the foreign forces," Sudani told The Wall Street Journal in his first US interview since taking office in October. US and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 16, 2023

What's next for the anti-Nato left after Ukraine?

When Russian troops invaded Ukraine in February 2022, much of the political left across the western world were faced with a dilemma. Unlike in 2003 – when US oil interests seemed to explain the invasion of Iraq all too neatly – this time it was much more difficult to put…

The Conversation · Jan 16, 2023