The Latest Breaking News from Iraq

Sadrist Movement Calls for Establishment of New Iraq without Militias, Sectarianism

A spokesman for the Sadrist movement called on Sunday for the establishment of a new Iraq, devoid of militias, illegal possession of weapons, violence, fighting, sectarianism and warring parties. “No to sectarian quotas,” said Saleh Mohammed al-Iraqi, a close associate to Sadrist leader Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 28, 2022

Short-sighted soldier shot war veteran dead after failing to put his glasses on

Family mourns Sgt Gavin Hillier, 35, who was decorated for his service in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kosovo, and died after the tragic shooting at Castlemartin training range in Pembrokeshire

Daily Mirror · Aug 27, 2022

New community-led resettlement program provides year-long support to arriving refugees

George and his family are staring their new life in Australia after spending years living displaced in Iraq. Helping them to settle in is a new program described as a "group of extended friends" keen to see them succeed.

ABC News · Aug 27, 2022

Turkey says it 'neutralised' seven PKK members in northern Iraq

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Reuters · Aug 27, 2022

Gantz Demands US Retains ‘Military Option’ to Deter Iran

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said that the United States needs to maintain a viable "military option" against Iranian nuclear facilities, even if a new agreement is reached with Tehran. Gantz met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Friday. During the meeting, he indicated he had reached a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 27, 2022

Iraq’s Sadrists Refile Call for Judiciary to Suspend Parliament

Populist Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's camp on Friday refiled a petition for Iraq's judiciary to suspend parliament to clear the way for fresh elections amid a months-long political deadlock. A source within the judiciary said it would give its response on Tuesday to the second such motion within a month…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022

Iran-US Skirmishes Highlight Rivalry in Eastern Syria

Deadly skirmishes have been on the rise in recent days between US forces and Iran-aligned militias in Syria's oil-rich east, where both have carved out strategic footholds. Here is a closer look at their rival zones of influence in the desert province of Deir Ezzor, where rocket, mortar and drone…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022

Factbox-Iran-U.S. skirmishes highlight rivalry in eastern Syria

Deadly skirmishes have been on the rise in recent days between U.S. forces and Iran-aligned militias in Syria's oil-rich east, where both have carved out strategic footholds.

Reuters · Aug 26, 2022

Explosive Detonates in Baghdad, Targets Australian Diplomats

A small homemade explosive detonated on Friday near Baghdad's Green Zone as an Australian diplomatic convoy made its way into the area, two security officials told The Associated Press. No injuries were reported. The blast happened amid Australia's diplomatic mission's efforts to mediate between influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022

Iraq Threatens New Legal Action against Kurdistan Crude Buyers

Iraq's state-owned oil marketer SOMO has threatened fresh legal action against buyers of crude oil originating from the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, according to a letter dated Aug. 23 seen by Reuters. The letter is the latest in a series of moves by Iraq's oil ministry to try to control oil…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 26, 2022