Latest Iraq news in English from Baghdad, Basra, Najaf, Kirkuk, Erbil and across Iraq. Follow politics, security, economy, energy and regional developments with professionally edited updates.
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi government has allocated approximately 6 billion Iraqi dinars for the rehabilitation of Mansur Theatre, located at Celebrations Square in the ca…
IraqTEL AVIV, Israel — WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump stated in a telephone interview with the Financial Times that he is the sole decision-maker regarding negotiat…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — Brent crude oil futures climbed to $95.76 per barrel Tuesday after Iran launched a wave of missiles at Israel, pushing energy prices higher amid heightene…
KarbalaBAGHDAD, Iraq — A drone fell near a historic minaret in Karbala Province on Monday, officials said, though no injuries or damage were reported. Ain et-Tamer District Gov…
IraqIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation Sunday evening with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, during which he outlined the rationale behind I…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Constitution Article 140, designed to address disputed territories with significant Kurdish populations outside the Kurdistan Regional Government, …
Dhi QarDHI QAR, Iraq — An armed attack in Nasiriyah killed one person and wounded two others Sunday night into Monday, according to security sources in Dhi Qar province. The ass…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Transportation on Monday denied reports that a passenger aircraft had crashed in Iraqi airspace, saying all incoming and outgoing fligh…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq temporarily closed its airspace to all civilian flights on Sunday following Iran's three-wave missile attacks on Israel, officials said. Mudhar Tham…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's civil aviation authority ordered the temporary closure of the country's airspace for 72 hours starting Sunday, suspending all commercial flights in…
KarbalaKARBALA, Iraq — The governor of Karbala denied reports that a passenger aircraft crashed in the desert within city limits, saying the claims were unfounded. The Civil Avi…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — U.S. President Donald Trump called on Iran to return to negotiations and reach a deal, saying Tehran had fired missiles at Israel and should n…
IraqAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, football fans and analysts continue to discuss potential final matchups, with three scenarios emerging as particularly discussed po…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Hashd al-Shabi beat Sufiya 2-0 in the first leg of their Iraq Premier League play-off on Monday. Goals from Haydar Hamid in the 13th minute and Selam Moh…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Federal Court of Cassation has cancelled a contract for operating a traffic monitoring system, ruling that it improperly authorized the collection …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs has announced new conditions and application criteria for facilitated loans intended to support income-generat…
IraqKUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — OPEC+ member countries agreed Sunday to raise oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in July compared with June levels. Iraq, Russia, Saudi Arabi…
MosulBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi National Security Agency announced Tuesday that operations in Mosul and Diyala resulted in the detention of foreign irregular migrants and two suspe…
IraqTEHRAN, Iran — Trump said Sunday the United States is close to reaching an agreement with Iran, with the destruction of highly enriched uranium and the prevention of Tehr…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Communications and Media Commission has imposed a 45-day ban on political commentator Sajad al-Kureishi, preventing him from appearing on any local…
