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SaladinBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) leadership removed Samarra Operations Commander Ali Jahifa Lataf al-Shammari and appointed Yusuf Mizan Nasif Ragif i…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi political analysts are assessing the potential implications for Baghdad of a US-Iran agreement announced with Pakistani mediation, which covers the …
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Baghdad Municipality said it will broadcast all 2026 World Cup matches live on a large screen at Zawraa Park in the capital, including games involving…
BasraTEHRAN, Iran — Iran announced that steps to lift the U.S. maritime blockade have begun, with officials saying the measure will restore normal shipping traffic in the Pers…
BasraILAM, Iran — A statue honoring Gholamreza Khan Arkevezi, a 13th-century Kurdish poet and Sufi figure, was unveiled in the city of Ilam in Iran's Ilam Province, the state-…
BaghdadBAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Institution for Strategic Public Policy on Monday introduced the "Iraq 2033 Strategy" at a session in Baghdad, outlining a comprehensive governa…
IraqTEHRAN, Iran — Iran's army will strengthen its defense capabilities during a period of agreement with the United States and is prepared to use force if necessary, army sp…
DiyalaBAQUBA, Iraq — Three suicide cases were recorded in Diyala province within hours on Tuesday, local security sources said, prompting investigations by security authorities…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — A senior US official said Oman has been effectively removed as a mediator in US-Iran talks after Washington accused the Gulf stat…
BasraBASRA, Iraq — BOSTON — The Iraqi national football team arrived in Boston ahead of its 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Norway, with main roads, stadium walls and gas s…
Dhi QarDHIQAR, Iraq — Security forces in Dhi Qar province have detained 35 people in the past 45 days as part of a broad operation targeting unlicensed money lenders, according …
BaghdadTEHRAN, Iran — BAGHDAD — Iraqi and Iranian authorities are carrying out work to activate and develop the infrastructure of the Hillat al-Shimali border crossing in Ilam p…
IraqBAGHDAD, Iraq — A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from a military base in California, the Air Force said. The service co…
SaladinTUZ KHURMATU, Iraq — Security forces arrested a militant described as "dangerous" and wanted in terrorism-linked cases during a joint operation with Kurdistan Region secu…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — A US official said the memorandum of understanding reached with Iran envisages a reduction in American troops in the Middle East once a final …
MüsennaBAGHDAD, Iraq — The head of Busiyya subdistrict in Iraq's southern Maysan province has asked Oil Minister Bassim Allabedi to give local residents hiring priority in oil p…
IraqWASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran could access a $300 billion reconstruction fund from Gulf states, but only if Tehran fulfi…
IraqFIFA has introduced mandatory three-minute water breaks every 22 minutes at all matches of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to the BB…
IraqSpain were held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in their Group H match at the 2026 World Cup, one of the early surprises of the tournament. Cape Verde, making their first app…
SulaymaniyahSULAYMANIYAH, Iraq — A group of Kurdish women musicians has established a new ensemble called the "Kurdistan Girls Music Ensemble" in Sulaymaniyah, the group announced at…
