Security news from Iraq in English, including law enforcement, courts, border developments, military operations and public safety updates.
BaghdadWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the United States has spent $999 billion on NATO since 2014, publishing a breakd…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Munir Haddad, legal adviser to the Iraqi Prime Minister, said more than $2 trillion in public funds has been stolen from Iraq since 2003, according to the…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Chinese premium automaker DENZA has opened its first showroom in Iraq, located at Baghdad's Iraq Mall, marking the brand's entry into the Iraqi market und…
IraqJERUSALEM — Israel's Knesset approved in first reading a bill restricting the use of loudspeakers at houses of worship under a "noise prevention" rationale, with 50 lawma…
BasraKYIV, Ukraine — A Russian combined attack using ballistic missiles and drones struck Ukraine's capital, killing at least eight people and wounding 25, officials said. Kyi…
IraqThe Boston Celtics are trading Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Paul George, according to multiple NBA reports. Brown, a longtime offensive cornerst…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Counter-terrorism and anti-corruption units in Baghdad raided homes and hidden shelters as part of "Dawn Surprise," an operation Iraq launched in late Jun…
IraqSEATTLE — Belgium advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after overturning a two-goal deficit to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time in their Round of 32 match…
IraqBISMARCK, N.D. — President Donald Trump said at an event in North Dakota that Cuba is moving toward the United States for the first time in decades, though he did not exp…
IraqThe Detroit Pistons are trading veteran forward Tobias Harris to the San Antonio Spurs, according to multiple reports. The move follows Harris exercising his player optio…
BaghdadWASHINGTON, United States — Western media analyses are examining whether Iraq's "Operation Dawn," an anti-corruption campaign launched under Prime Minister Ali Zedi, will…
SulaymaniyahSULAYMANIYAH, Iraq — An armed drone struck a center linked to Iranian opposition groups in the city of Sulaymaniyah in the Kurdistan Region, according to local security s…
IraqLONDON — Tottenham have agreed a £100 million transfer fee with Newcastle United for Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, a club record, according to British media reports. …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani (as referenced in the title through his predecessor's naming convention) met with a Jordanian ministerial de…
IraqTEHRAN, Iran — TEHRAN — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the country will not allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors access to nuclea…
IraqCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela's National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez updated the casualty figures from two major earthquakes that struck the country, placing the …
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Meteorological Directorate said no significant heatwave is expected across the country in the coming days. In a written statement issued Thursday, …
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's parliament held a broad meeting with the heads and representatives of political blocs to prepare for the start of a new legislative term, discussin…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — A US official said an understanding reached during talks in Doha will keep a ceasefire in place into next week, with both sides expected to ma…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Football Federation will renew the contract of Australian head coach Graham Arnold, federation spokesman Ahmed al-Musavi said. Speaking at a new…
