The Latest Breaking News from Iraq

Wife of Australian man jailed and believed tortured in Iraq criticises federal government's response

The wife of an Australian man suspected of being tortured in an Iraqi jail dismisses assurances from the Foreign Minister that her husband has not been forgotten by the federal government.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2022

Who is Mohanad Jeahze? Celtic left back target who never stops running set for £2m transfer

The 25-year-old Iraq international appears a perfect fit for the way Ange Postecoglou likes to play.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022

Iran Welcomes 'Positive' 5th Round of Talks with Saudi Arabia

Iran said the latest round of talks with Saudi Arabia was "positive and serious." "The fifth round of talks between Saudi Arabia and Tehran were held in Iraq, and the talks were progressive and positive," spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh told a televised weekly news conference. However, he noted that a meeting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2022

Turkey Might Cooperate with Assad without Recognizing Him

Turkey said it was possible to cooperate with the Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, on issues of terrorism and migrants without recognizing him. Turkey is cooperating with Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq to secure Syrian refugees' voluntary and safe return. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that his country does not recognize…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2022

Turkey summons Iraqi envoy over its military operation in northern Iraq

The Turkish foreign ministry has summoned the Iraqi charge d'affaires to convey discomfort with statements by Iraqi authorities about a Turkish military operation against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, the ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 21, 2022

Iraq’s Water Resources ‘Down 50 Percent’

Iraq’s water resources have plunged 50 percent since last year, due to repeated periods of drought, low rainfall and declining river levels, a government official told AFP on Thursday. Oil-rich Iraq, despite its mighty Tigris and Euphrates rivers, is classified as one of the world’s five countries most vulnerable to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2022

Kuwaiti Firm Wins a $490 Million Appeal

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) must pay $490 million (149.4 million Kuwaiti dinar) to Agility Public Warehousing Company as compensation, Kuwait's Agility said in a press release on Wednesday. According to a court's ruling, the respondent must pay the appellant the amount of the loan and seven percent interest since…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2022

Senior Iraqi Intelligence Officer Killed during Tribal Dispute in Dhi Qar

For years, the southern governorates of Iraq have been ailed by tribal strife that kills dozens of citizens each year.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2022

Erdogan Threatens to 'Crush the Heads' of Kurdish Units in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to expand the operations against the Kurdish forces in Syria, as was the case against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Iraq. Speaking at the parliamentary group meeting of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in Ankara, Erdogan announced that the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2022

Pro-Iran Group Targets Israel’s Airports Authority Site in Cyberattack

An Iran-backed group in Iraq, known as al-Tahera, claimed on Wednesday that it targeted the website of the Israel Airports Authority in a cyberattack. The IAA confirmed that it was experiencing a DDoS attack, but stressed that there was no damage caused or infiltration into operational systems, The Jerusalem Post…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2022