IS Claims Blast That Killed 12 Near Iraq's Karbala VOA NewsThe Islamic State group on Saturday claimed a bomb blast that killed 12 people near the Iraqi Shiite holy city of Karbala the previous day. The blast aboard a bus ... - 1 hour ago, 22 Sep 19, 1:20am -
How the United States Could Lose Iraq The National Interest OnlineThere is a battle for influence in Iraq today, and Iran is winning. - 2 hours ago, 22 Sep 19, 12:11am -
Iraq to repatriate 80 smuggled artefacts from Turkey RudawERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Iraq's Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that it will repatriate dozens of artefacts smuggled into Turkey as part of a signed ... - 5 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 9:26pm -
ISIL claims bus bombing in Iraq's Karbala that killed 12 Aljazeera.comThe bombing was one of the worst attacks targeting civilians since the group was declared defeated in Iraq in 2017. - 7 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 7:20pm -
Paramilitary forces seize IS hideouts & drone underground in Diyala Iraqi NewsIraqi paramilitary forces (al-Hashd al-Shaabi) announced seizing hideouts and a drone belonging to the Islamic State group under earth in Diyala. - 7 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 6:56pm -
Washington silent on Iran proxies threatening US citizens in Iraq | Tallha Abdulrazaq The Arab WeeklyIraqi television networks recently aired an interview with Abu Alaa al-Walai, the commander of the Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada Shia militia, during… - 7 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 6:52pm -
Erbil: Iraqis' favourite holiday destination The Arab WeeklyErbil is a popular tourist destination for many people from Iraqi provinces and other cities in the Middle East because of its safety and tolerance. - 8 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 6:22pm -
Iraqi police captures 6 members of Diwan al-Jund in Nineweh Iraqi NewsNineweh (IraqiNews) Iraqi Ministry of Interior Affairs announced, on Saturday, apprehending six members of the so-called Diwan al-Jund, in the city of Mosul, ... - 8 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 6:14pm -
U.S. bases in Iraq will not be safe if Iran attacked: Iraqi MP Tehran TimesTEHRAN - A member of the Iraqi Parliament's National Security and Defense Committee and a commander of the Iraqi Badr Organization Kirim Alivi has said ... - 10 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 4:28pm -
Abdul Mahdi's visit to China important in supporting Iraqi reconstruction: newspaper - Xinhua | English.news.cn XinhuaBAGHDAD, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Iraqi state-run al-Sabah newspaper highlighted Saturday the significance of Iraqi prime ministe… - 14 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 12:38pm -
Iraq's Stability Struggles Amid US, Iran Tensions Antiwar.comUS and Saudi moves against Iran are being felt across the Middle East, but perhaps nowhere more than Iraq. Sandwiched between Iran and the Saudi kingdom, ... - 23 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 3:28am -
Al-Nouri Mosque restoration aims to revive spirit of Iraq's ruined Mosul ArabnewsDUBAI: Government officials and NGOs are taking the initiative to restore vital historical sites across the Middle East after years of destruction by militant groups. - 1 day ago, 21 Sep 19, 12:03am -
Two to watch at the UN General Assembly: Turkey's Erdogan and Iraq's Salih Al-MonitorTurkish leader meets Trump ahead of safe-zone deadline; Iraqi president offers new direction for Iraq and region. - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 10:56pm -
Military announces discovery of ISIS drone on an island in an Iraqi lake Kurdistan24Iraqi security forces announced on Friday that they had discovered and confiscated an Islamic State drone on an island in a lake in Diyala province. - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 8:49pm -
The Violence That Followed Iraq’s Post-Invasion Spiral The New York TimesJames Verini is out with “They Will Have to Die Now,” a book about the battle of Mosul and its consequences. - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 5:41pm -
Feature: Popular Chinese TV series Doudou captures hearts of Iraqi viewers - Xinhua | English.news.cn XinhuaBAGHDAD, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- A popular Chinese TV series recently aired on Iraq's official al-Iraqiya TV has captured the hearts of Iraqi… - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 3:55pm -
Iraq's stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar ABC NewsAs the United States and Israel escalate their push to contain Iranian influence in the Middle East, countries in Tehran's orbit are feeling the heat. - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 19, 9:37am -
“Iraqi Youth: Pioneers for Dialogue and Stability” workshops held in Erbil [AR/EN/KU] - Iraq ReliefWebErbil, 19 September 2019 - Under the theme “Iraqi Youth: Pioneers for Dialogue and Stability”, the tenth in a series of workshops was org… - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 19, 9:36am -
Iraq Iraqi journalists blacklist politicians who attack them Al-MonitorSome Iraq journalists are forming a list that includes all officials who attack them to prepare the ground for legal action against them. - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 19, 9:29am -
Iraq refuses to join Gulf Sea alliance – Middle East Monitor Middle East MonitorIraq announced yesterday that it would not be joining the International Alliance for Safety and Protection of Maritime Navigation in the Gulf, saying that this ... - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 19, 8:50am -
Record August production highlights Iraqi spare capacity Iraq Oil ReportAs oil markets respond to geopolitical conflicts, a record month for Iraqi crude production showcases the latent potential of the country's state-run fields. - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 19, 2:00am -
Congress pushes Trump to reopen US Consulate in Iraq's Basra province Al-MonitorThe State Department closed the US Consulate in Iraq's Basra province nearly a year ago. Now Congress is laying the groundwork to reopen it. - 2 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 9:59pm -
ISHM 222: September 12 - September 19, 2019 - Iraq ReliefWebEnglish News and Press Release on Iraq about Mine Action, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, IDPs, Refugees and more; published on 19 Sep 2019 by EPIC. - 2 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 6:23pm -
Iraq's oil marketer SOMO denies Saudi Arabia requested crude: state media ReutersIraq's State Organization for the Marketing of Oil (SOMO) denied on Thursday that Saudi Arabia had asked it for crude supplies for its domestic refineries, the ... - 2 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 4:43pm -
KRG pushes for Iraq's 2020 census to be held 'without politicization' Kurdistan24A cabinet member of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) said on Thursday that it is essential for Iraq's upcoming national census, planned for 2020, to be ... - 2 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 3:52pm -
Iraqi Kids Test Positive for Depleted Uranium Remnants Near Former US Air Base TruthoutFor the first time, independent researchers have found that the bodies of Iraqi children born with congenital disabilities, such as heart disease and malformed… - 2 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 3:25pm -
CORRECTED-Iraq's oil marketer SOMO denies Saudi request for crude supplies - state media ReutersIn paragraph 2, corrects title of SOMO official. Kaabi is PR head, not chief of SOMO.) - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 2:11pm -
Iraqi parl. speaker in Erbil for talks on KRG-Iraq relations Kurdistan24Iraqi Parliamentary Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi arrived in Erbil on Thursday to meet with senior officials in the Kurdistan Region. - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 11:15am -
Iraq's president talks Erbil-Baghdad ties with top Kurdistan Region officials Kurdistan24Both sides “acknowledged that improved relations between Erbil and Baghdad have facilitated constructive dialogue and a path to a stable relationship that .… - 3 days ago, 18 Sep 19, 4:23pm -
Iraq scrambles to distance itself from attack on Saudi oil facilities The Arab WeeklyIraq tried to distance itself from attack against Saudi oil facilities amid speculation that the strike may have been carried out by Iraqi militias. - 4 days ago, 18 Sep 19, 7:49am -
Iraq New pipeline in works to transport Iraqi oil to Turkey Al-MonitorBAGHDAD — Ankara and Baghdad are working toward building a new oil pipeline with the capacity to transport one million barrels per day from Iraq's Kirkuk ... - 4 days ago, 18 Sep 19, 5:48am -
Mending fences: Iraq's President Salih leads Baghdad delegation to Erbil RudawERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraqi President Barham Salih arrived in the Kurdistan Regional capital Erbil on Tuesday evening at the head of a delegation sent to ... - 4 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 8:34pm -
New spats shake Iraq's teetering stability -- and its PM Yahoo NewsAs fissures within a powerful paramilitary force go public for the first time and a revolving door of top politicians consults Tehran, Iraq's fragile political balance is ... - 5 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 10:20am -
Joint operation destroys 5 Islamic State hotbeds in Iraq’s Diyala Iraqi NewsIraqi security forces destroyed on Tuesday five hotbeds of the Islamic State militant group in the eastern province of Diyala, a police spokesman said. - 5 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 9:05am -
Iraqi Researcher: Islamic Resistance Could Have Killed Obama Middle East Media Research InstituteIraqi researcher Hashem Al-Kindi said in a September 17, 2019 interview on Al-Diyar TV (Iraq) that dozens of operations against U.S. targets in Iraq t… - 5 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Regional, international actors risk making matters worse in Iraq's Sinjar Al-MonitorThe conflict over controlling the strategic area of Sinjar along Iraq's borders with Turkey and Syria has made the Yazidis' situation worse. - 5 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 7:28pm -
Will Russia Reinforce Iraq's Air Defenses After Israeli Strikes? The Moscow TimesA series of alleged Israeli strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq has sent shockwaves across the region and beyond in recent weeks. - 5 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 4:57pm -
NATO Secretary General arrives in Iraq with Supreme Allied Commander Europe NATO HQNATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg arrived in Baghdad on Monday (16 September 2019) for talks with the Iraqi government and the leadership of the ... - 5 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 2:45pm -
Pompeo told Iraqi PM U.S. information affirms Saudi not attacked from Iraq: Baghdad statement ReutersBAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi that the United States has information confirmi… - 6 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 11:24am -
Iraq says U.S. does not believe Iraqi territory used to launch attack on Saudi ReutersIraq said on Monday it had been told by the United States that Washington did not suspect an attack on Saudi Arabia had been launched from Iraqi territory. - 6 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 8:19am -
GE and MGH win contract to develop Iraq's biggest power plant The NationalGE Power and Mass Energy Group Holding (MGH) won a contract to develop the third phase of Iraq's largest power plant, amid government efforts to overhaul ... - 7 days ago, 15 Sep 19, 1:41pm -
Why Did America Drop 40 Tons of Bombs on This Iraqi Island? The Daily BeastCan you defeat low-tech guerrillas and terrorists with super-sophisticated smart bombs? The record shows that's often a dumb idea. - 9 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 9:31am -
Iraq Iraqi population census raises concerns of Kurds Al-MonitorSULAIMANIYAH, Iraqi Kurdistan — Political concerns among Kurds and Turkmens in Iraq may impede the country's census, set to be held by late 2020, ... - 10 days ago, 12 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iraqis did not wait for Alhurra TV to oppose corruption The Arab WeeklyWe have seen an increasing number of videos circulated on the internet showing Iraqis born in 2003 and during the occupation regime in Iraq, expressing anger ... - 10 days ago, 12 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Will Russia reinforce Iraq's air defenses? Al-MonitorIraqi authorities are considering moves to reinforce the country's air defense systems with Russian help following alleged Israeli strikes. - 11 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iraq's Al-Sadr In Iran Meets Khamenei RadioFardaIraqi Shiite politician Muqtada al-Sadr was in Iran and met Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the religious Ashura mourning gathering on September 10. - 11 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Stampede kills 31 in Iraq's Karbala Anadolu AgencyIraqi Health Ministry says 31 people killed, more than 100 injured - Anadolu Agency. - 11 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 3:51pm -
Who's Afraid of Iraq's Hashd? War on the RocksIraq's successful military campaign against the self-proclaimed Islamic State between 2014 and 2017 was made possible in part by people's mobilization, - 12 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Int’l coalition denies Islamic State safe haven in Iraq’s Qanus island Iraqi NewsWashington (IraqiNews.com) – The U.S.-led international coalition denied on Tuesday the presence of a safe haven for the terrorist Islamic State (Daesh) group .… - 12 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Pentagon fears Islamic State surge in Iraqi Kurdistan Al-MonitorThe Donald Trump administration is concerned that the Islamic State could take advantage of ongoing disputes between Iraq's government and Kurdish ... - 12 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 7:00am -
US bombs ISIS island in Iraq's Tigris River Stars and StripesCoalition and Iraqi forces carried out airstrikes Tuesday against an island south of Mosul in the Tigris River believed to be a safe haven for the Islamic State ... - 12 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Shia Muslim pilgrims mark Ashura in Iraq's Karbala BBC NewsHundreds of thousands of Shia Muslims have gathered for the holy day in the Iraqi city. - 12 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iraq’s Kurdistan24ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The UN Special Representative to Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, on Monday participated in a viral environmental campaign in ... - 13 days ago, 9 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Reclaiming 'Baghdadi': Iraq's first streetwear brand captures youth spirit Middle East EyeCreating a line of street style clothes and designs in Baghdad did not come without its challenges, but Zuqaq13 has built a network of loyal customers. - 13 days ago, 9 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Sept. 8, 2019 Iraq Oil ReportWhenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic. - 13 days ago, 9 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iraq's Hashd announces formation of Air Force AMN Al-Masdar NewsIraq's Hashd is to respond to future hostile airstrikes by forming its own air force. A decision taken following deadly airstrkes last month. - 14 days ago, 8 Sep 19, 7:00am -
"The destruction of a society": First the U.S. invaded Iraq — then we left it poisoned SalonThe political and moral culture of the United States allows for bipartisan cooperation to destroy an entire country, killing hundreds of thousands of peo… - 15 days ago, 7 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Bus Bomb Kills 12 Iraqis Near Major Pilgrimage Site The New York TimesBAGHDAD — The Islamic State claimed responsibility on Saturday for the bombing of a minibus that killed 12 people near the entrance to a major Iraqi ... - 4 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 10:14pm -
Today in History, 22/9 Yahoo News AustraliaSeptember 22: Highlights in history on this date, famous birthdays and a thought for the day. - 12 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 2:05pm -
AhlulBayt News Agency Ahlul Bayt News Agency: Providing Shia NewsBus bombing attack kills 12 people near Karbala At least 12 people have been killed and several others wounded in a bus bomb attack in the vicinity of Iraq's ... - 19 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 7:28am -
Bus bombing kills 8 people near Iraqi city of Karbala The Jerusalem PostA bus bombing killed at least 12 people and wounded several others on Friday near Iraq's holy city of Kerbala, south of Baghdad, a statement from Iraqi security ... - 1 day ago, 21 Sep 19, 2:16am -
Desert Shield Part II: Pentagon sending US troops to Saudi Arabia Task & PurposeThe U.S. military is sending an unspecified number of troops to Saudi Arabia following an attack on Saudi oil refineries that the U.S. government has blamed on ... - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 11:31pm -
Bus bombing kills 12 people near Iraqi city of Kerbala: security services KFGO NewsHILLA, Iraq (Reuters) - A bus bombing killed at least 12 people and wounded several others on Friday near Iraq's holy city of Kerbala, south of Baghdad, ... - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 7:41pm -
The Violence That Followed Iraq’s Post-Invasion Spiral The New York TimesJames Verini is out with “They Will Have to Die Now,” a book about the battle of Mosul and its consequences. - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 5:41pm -
Sharpies in the Post-Truth Era LobeLogby Paul R. Pillar. President Trump's amateurish use of a felt-tip pen to alter an already outdated map from the National Hurricane Center, in an effort to sustain an ... - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 5:00pm -
INTERVIEW: US envoy James Jeffrey on ISIS, the Syrian border, Idlib, Rukban and Iraq The Defense PostUS envoy James Jeffrey talks about about the US role in Syria and the effort to fully dismantle ISIS in Iraq in a wide-ranging interview. - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 19, 9:39am -
95 servicemen lauded for disaster relief, anti-terror ops The Straits TimesWhen Lieutenant-Colonel Oh Chun Keong first arrived in Palu, Indonesia, in October last year - four days after an earthquake and tsunami hit the coastal town ... - 2 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 9:00pm -
How to stop drones Spectator.co.ukHow to stop drones on The Spectator | Drones have come of age in the war on terror. When the United States and Britain invaded Afghanistan in 2001, the… - 2 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 6:05pm -
95 SAF personnel honoured for contributions to disaster relief, fighting Islamic State CNASINGAPORE: Ninety-five Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel received Overseas *Service* Medals on Thursday (Sep 19) for their contributions to disaster ... - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 12:22pm -
ISIS connection found in American Airlines mechanic sabotage MyStateline.com(CNN) — There are disturbing new allegations against an airline mechanic accused of sabotaging a passenger plane. A judge denied the Iraqi-born man bond, ... - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 12:35am -
Eric Schwartz Commentary: Let's Remember Sacrifices of Troops at Every Turn Centralia ChronicleOne of two signs for the Regina Clark bridge is unveiled at the dedication Saturday at Schaeffer County Park. Pictured, from left, are Lewis County Comm… - 3 days ago, 18 Sep 19, 11:34pm -
What the Abqaiq attack should teach us about critical infrastructure Atlantic CouncilThe ongoing analysis of the attack on Abqaiq oil fields in Saudi Arabia and the implications for critical infrastructure around the world. - 3 days ago, 18 Sep 19, 7:10pm -
To Make a Deal with Iran, Consider Culture, Not Cliche LobeLogby Siamak Tundra Naficy. When U.S. economic sanctions, military threats, and outright demands fail to ensure political success with Iran, there may be a ... - 3 days ago, 18 Sep 19, 2:30pm -
The Afghan War: Consequences to Weigh National ReviewI wanted to talk to Ryan Crocker about the Afghan War at our present pass. I have. Go here. Two weeks ago, he had an op-ed piece in the Washington Post ... - 4 days ago, 18 Sep 19, 12:17pm -
ISIS leader Baghdadi calls for fighters to spring thousands of jihadis and jihadi brides like Shamima Begum The SunISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has called on his followers to spring jailed jihadi fighters and their brides such as Shamima Begum… - 4 days ago, 18 Sep 19, 11:48am -
Terrorists and the Weaponization of Drones International Policy DigestIslamic State (IS) has been actively using drones since 2014 to conduct reconnaissance on enemy positions and capture aerial footage of attacks for use in ... - 5 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 9:25am -
Oil Prices Close 15% Higher On Record Trading Day | OilPrice.com OilPrice.comOil prices spiked on Monday, two days after the largest oil disruption in history took place. Saudi Arabia lost 5.7 million barrels per day (mb/d) of production after ... - 5 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 11:00pm -
Islamic State Releases Purported Audio Message From Leader Baghdadi The Wall Street JournalIslamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi ordered his followers to redouble their efforts to further the extremist group's cause, in an audio message appare… - 5 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 9:47pm -
"The Targeter:" tracking terrorism in Iraq after 9/11 WHYYWhile the Iraq War is officially over, the after effects of the U.S led invasion are still being felt in proxy wars, the rise of ISIS and ongoing conflicts in the Middle ... - 5 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 9:11pm -
Seabees Salute Fallen Shipmate Centralia ChronicleWhen remembering Petty Officer First Class Regina R. Clark Saturday at the dedication of the Skookumchuck River bridge in her honor, her shipmates and ... - 5 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 8:32pm -
Why Mattis is No Hero CounterPunchLast week the corporate media were going all out to lionize former Marine General and Secretary of Defense James Mattis in tandem with the publication of Call ... - 6 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 9:03am -
Make the world cruel, addicted to fossil fuel – the US according to Donald J Trump Daily MaverickThe anniversary of 9/11 in 2019 provides the launch pad for some serious thinking about what must come next for America. - 6 days ago, 15 Sep 19, 9:38pm -
Oil set to rise as drones attack Saudi oil facility; US blames Iran BizNewsFriction between the US and Iran escalated to a dangerous level after Saturday's attack on a critical Saudi Arabian oil facility which knocked out half the country's ... - 6 days ago, 15 Sep 19, 7:24pm -
What will Bolton's dismissal mean for US policy in the Middle East? Middle East EyeIn the Trump era, American foreign policy has reached unprecedented levels of inconsistency. - 7 days ago, 15 Sep 19, 9:17am -
They Left to Join ISIS. Now Europe Is Leaving Their Citizens to Die in Iraq. Foreign PolicyBAGHDAD—There was no other way out. After months under siege in the Syrian city of Raqqa, the Belgian Islamic State member Bilal al-Marchohi decided to ..… - 7 days ago, 15 Sep 19, 8:38am -
Kurdish Opposition Looks To Take On Larger Role In Iranian Politics TsarizmBetween popular uprisings last year, U.S. sanctions, and sabre-rattling in the Gulf, the Islamic Republic of Iran is undergoing a substantial period of political ... - 7 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 9:40pm -
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post LawfareThis week at Lawfare, Molly E. Reynolds and Margaret Taylor explained the contents of the House Judiciary Committee's resolution proposing investigative ... - 7 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 2:38pm -
Trump confirms killing of al-Qaeda Heir Hamza Bin Laden Iraqi NewsPresident Trump confirmed that Hamza bin Laden, the son of al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, was killed in an operation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan ... - 8 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 2:18pm -
Joe Biden Lied His Face Off About the Iraq War In These TimesOur score for Biden's debate performance: 8 million pinocchios. - 8 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 5:06pm -
Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) Weekend Summary Middle East Media Research InstituteThe following are some of this week's reports from the MEMRI Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor (JTTM) Project, which translates and analyzes *content* f… - 8 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 4:39pm -
The MEMRI Weekly: September 6-13, 2019 Middle East Media Research InstituteThe following are links to reports from MEMRI's Special Dispatch Series and Inquiry and Analysis Series, as well as to transcripts from the MEMRI TV Project, ... - 8 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 4:20pm -
Update on the Military Commissions: Continued Health Issues, Recusal Motion and a New Cell in 'al-Iraqi' LawfareThe military commission trying alleged al-Qaeda commander Abd al-Hadi al-Iraqi reconvened Aug. 21-28. You can find previous Lawfare cov… - 9 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 12:57pm -
ISIS legacy in Iraq has an enduring effect on Yazidi survivors The Arab WeeklyTwo years ago, the Islamic State was defeated in Iraq. Whether it was the US-led strikes or Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani's support to Iraqi forces that ... - 9 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 3:45am -
Trump's Taliban Talks Led by Neocon Operation Cyclone Agent & PNAC Member Mintpress NewsCharged with heading Taliban talks, Zalmay Khalilzad has been overseeing the destruction of Afghanistan for longer than the Taliban has existed. - 10 days ago, 12 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Arcade Fire’s ‘Funeral’ at 15: the album that killed indie rock as we knew it NME LiveFittingly, it was a record called 'Funeral' that killed indie rock as we knew it. Fifteen years ago this week, on September 14 2004, it was Arcade Fire wot… - 10 days ago, 12 Sep 19, 7:00am -
The Ghosts of Past Wars Live on in a Critical Archive War on the RocksThe United States will soon deploy soldiers to Afghanistan born after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Next August will mark the 30th anniversary. - 11 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 7:00am -
It's Hard to Commemorate 9/11 If You Don't Understand It. Foreign PolicySept. 11, 2019 marks the 18th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attack in world history. It also marks a generational shift, with American children born after that ... - 11 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 7:00am -
'Al-Qaeda and IS are global brands and won't disappear anytime soon' Dhaka TribuneFaiz Sobhan speaks to Dhaka Tribune about terror, terrorist organizations, their presence within Bangladesh, and if our country is ready to tackle future acts of ... - 13 days ago, 9 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Signs of life, scenes of devastation on the road in Idlib province The Irish TimesAt least 500 killed, 400000 displaced so far in northwest Syria campaign against jihadis. - 17 days ago, 5 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iraq Hunt for Iraqi IS leaders continues amid heightened secrecy Al-MonitorThe Islamic State has employed higher levels of secrecy about its commanders since 2018, leading to greater confusion about its hierarchy. The search ... - 26 days ago, 27 Aug 19, 7:00am -
ISIS vs. Al Qaeda: What Lies in the Future of Global Jihadism? The National Interest OnlineThe fallout from the split between the Islamic State and Al Qaeda has led to a competition viewed by both sides as zero sum in nature, where progress by one… - 31 days ago, 22 Aug 19, 7:00am -
U.S. Now Needs Iraq's Permission to Drop Bombs There NewsweekThe United States and its coalition allies against the Islamist State militant group (ISIS) in Iraq have agreed to new, stricter airspace regulations issued by the ... - 37 days ago, 16 Aug 19, 7:00am -
Al-Qaeda Leader: West Is Battling Against Hijab Middle East Media Research InstituteAl-Qaeda's Al-Sahab media wing released on August 7, 2019, a video featuring a speech by Al-Qaeda leader Ayman Al-Zawahiri titled "The Battle of the Hijab." - 40 days ago, 13 Aug 19, 7:00am -
Nearly 18 years after 9/11, Al-Qaeda 'is as strong as it has ever been,' State Department says Task & PurposeAl-Qaeda and its affiliates remain as much of a threat to the U.S. as "it has ever been" after the terrorist group rebuilt itself while th… - 50 days ago, 3 Aug 19, 7:00am -
Death of Hamza bin Laden Seen as Blow to Al Qaeda’s Future The New York TimesOsama bin Laden's son was being groomed to lead Al Qaeda and was seen as crucial for luring younger recruits, who have flocked to ISIS instead. - 52 days ago, 1 Aug 19, 7:00am -
Iraq Iraqi spy chief discusses IS and intel cooperation Al-MonitorAl-Monitor was granted an exclusive interview with the head of Iraq's secretive counterterrorism intelligence unit, Abu Ali al-Basri. The Falcon Intelligence Cell ... - 53 days ago, 31 Jul 19, 7:00am -
Al-Qaeda remains resilient, continues to cooperate closely with LeT: UN Economic TimesThe sanctions monitoring team submits independent reports every six months to the Security Council on the Islamic State, Al-Qaeda and associated individuals, ... - 54 days ago, 30 Jul 19, 7:00am -
She’s 14, Disabled From a Bomb Blast and One of Iraq’s Top Table Tennis Players The New York TimesNajla Imad Lafta survived a bomb placed under her father's car but was missing three limbs and saw little point in life. Then she discovered a sp… - 58 days ago, 26 Jul 19, 7:00am -
02 US carries out rare strike against al-Qaeda in Syria Kurdistan24An F/A-18F Super Hornet prepares to make an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower after a mission in support of ... - 83 days ago, 1 Jul 19, 8:47am -
How to Win Friends and Wage Jihad Foreign Affairs MagazineWith its wealth of experience and web of historical relationships with regional powers, al Qaeda looks poised to capitalize on the chaos engulfing the Middle ... - 83 days ago, 1 Jul 19, 7:00am -
Annual Terrorism Report Warns Al-Qaeda and Far-Right on the Rise as IS Stumbles HSTodayIn 2018, terrorism continued to constitute a major threat to security in European Union (EU) Member States. Jihadist attacks like those in Trèbes, Paris, Lièg… - 87 days ago, 27 Jun 19, 7:00am -
Has ISIS been truly defeated? The Arab WeeklyThe only way the Islamic State (ISIS) threat is ended is by ending the meddling of a hateful, sectarian theocracy in Iran. - 26 May 19, 7:00am -
Analysis: John Walker Lindh fought for al Qaeda's pro-Taliban force Long War JournalAlthough John Walker Lindh is commonly known as the "American Taliban," he was actually trained by al Qaeda and belonged to Osama bin Laden's ... - 23 May 19, 7:00am -
Iraqi refugee Omar Ameen maintains innocence, says he was never affiliated with Al-Qaeda, ISIS ABC10.com KXTVOmar Ameen is a suspect in the 2014 killing of an Iraqi police officer. The Iraqi government alleges Ameen has been a member of Al Qaeda a… - 22 May 19, 7:00am -
Iraq works to distance itself from US-Iran Tension MENAFN.COM(MENAFN - Iraq Business News) By Ali Mamouri forAl-Monitor . Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the vie. - 1 hour ago, 22 Sep 19, 1:08am -
How the United States Could Lose Iraq The National Interest OnlineThere is a battle for influence in Iraq today, and Iran is winning. - 2 hours ago, 22 Sep 19, 12:11am -
IDF says armed drone captured by Syria near Golan was Iranian, not Israeli The Times of IsraelA military spokesman blames IRGC General Soleimani and notes incident occurred in same area where Israel foiled Iranian drone attack last month. - 7 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 6:55pm -
Washington silent on Iran proxies threatening US citizens in Iraq | Tallha Abdulrazaq The Arab WeeklyIraqi television networks recently aired an interview with Abu Alaa al-Walai, the commander of the Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada Shia militia, during… - 7 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 6:52pm -
Harry Kazianis: Trump wise to avoid a devastating war with Iran in wake of attack on Saudi Arabia Fox NewsA U.S. military strike against Iran could start a war that would be costly in U.S. lives and treasure. Trump is right to avoid war if at all… - 9 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 4:55pm -
This Is How Donald Trump Would Wage War Against Iran The National Interest OnlineKey point: America would win, but hundreds of thousands would die. The Islamic State of Iran was born in enmity toward the United States. Led by the fiery cleric, ... - 18 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 8:30am -
Iraq's Stability Struggles Amid US, Iran Tensions Antiwar.comUS and Saudi moves against Iran are being felt across the Middle East, but perhaps nowhere more than Iraq. Sandwiched between Iran and the Saudi kingdom, ... - 23 hours ago, 21 Sep 19, 3:28am -
Iraq’s stability on the line as U.S., Iran tensions grow The Detroit NewsAs the pressure mounts, divisions within Iraq's pro-Iranian factions have burst into the open. - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 9:28pm -
How Well Would Iran's Air Force Actually Fare Against America? The National Interest OnlineKey point: Iran has worked to build a decent air force and although it would not win a war, it would go down fighting. Once one of the largest and most powe… - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 8:00pm -
Syrian protestors demanding withdrawal of Iran-backed militias wounded by regime forces Kurdistan24ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Syrian government forces wounded multiple protesters outside the northeastern city of Deir al-Zor when they stormed a secur… - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 7:58pm -
New US sanctions on Iran spell trouble for EU’s Instex and are not easily reversible The NationalNewly imposed US sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and its National Development Fund (NDF) on Friday spell trouble for Europe's trade chan… - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 6:21pm -
Biggest Mistake Trump Can Make? Invade Iran. The National Interest OnlineIran's ability to defend itself against a U.S. invasion begins with its formidable geography. As Stratfor, a private intelligence firm, has explained, “Iran is a fortress. - 1 day ago, 20 Sep 19, 2:35pm -
Iran and U.S. Navy SEALs Are Ready to Battle in the Persian Gulf The National Interest OnlineKey point: America would win, but it would not be painless, quick, or easy. On July 21, 1987, a gigantic 414,000-ton supertanker entered the Persian Gulf… - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 19, 12:10pm -
Iraq's stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar ABC NewsAs the United States and Israel escalate their push to contain Iranian influence in the Middle East, countries in Tehran's orbit are feeling the heat. - 2 days ago, 20 Sep 19, 9:37am -
Congress pushes Trump to reopen US Consulate in Iraq's Basra province Al-MonitorThe State Department closed the US Consulate in Iraq's Basra province nearly a year ago. Now Congress is laying the groundwork to reopen it. - 2 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 9:59pm -
Iran's attacks and threat of 'all-out war' mean regime change is still the best U.S. policy NBC NewsThe Saudi oil field attacks the U.S. blames on Iran and Tehran's threats of all-out war with the U.S. show that American should pursue regime chang… - 2 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 9:07pm -
Iraq will not join anti-Iran maritime mission, rejects Israel’s involvement RTAs Saudi Arabia and the United States build support for an international maritime security mission in the Persian Gulf, Iraq has ruled out participating. - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 1:44pm -
Trump leans away from striking Iran: 'How did going in Iraq work out?' Washington Examiner'ACT OF WAR,' NOW WHAT?: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated the obvious yesterday, referring to last week's drone and cruise missile attack on Saudi ... - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 11:44am -
How the US and Iran Got Locked in a Toxic Dance of Death The Daily BeastOnce the ayatollah's theocracy took hold in Iran in 1979, its relationship with the U.S. went from good to awful overnight. Neither side seems interested in ... - 3 days ago, 19 Sep 19, 9:00am -
10 Iran-backed fighters killed in Syria attack: Report Aljazeera.comAirstrike targets Iran-backed militias near Iraq-Syria border, media reports say HaaretzStrikes reported on Iran-backed militia on Syria-Iraq border, 10 said killed The Time… - 4 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 5:04pm -
Source: 'High probability' Saudi attack launched from Iranian base near Iraq CNNSaudi and US investigators have determined "with very high probability" that the weekend attack on the Saudi oil industry was launched from an Iranian base ... - 4 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 4:01pm -
Saudi oil attacks: Who's using drones in the Middle East? BBC NewsThe attacks on Saudi oil installations have led to speculation that armed drones were involved. Both the United States and the Saudi authorities say this may ... - 4 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 2:46pm -
Pro-Iran fighters killed in unidentified strikes near Syria-Iraq border Middle East EyeTen said to be dead in overnight air strikes, which come a week after drones carried out attacks on the same area. - 5 days ago, 17 Sep 19, 11:36am -
Iraq works to distance itself from US-Iran tension after Saudi Aramco attack Al-MonitorAttacks that occurred Sept. 14 against Aramco oil processing facilities in Saudi Arabia, resulting in huge fires and halting near half of the supply from the la… - 5 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 9:58pm -
President Trump Eyes Iran Because We've Learned Nothing From Iraq or Anything Else Esquire"Never again" is probably the most misused phrase in all of American politics. History has shown that we, as a political people, are inclined to make the sam… - 5 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 8:04pm -
Regional, international actors risk making matters worse in Iraq's Sinjar Al-MonitorThe conflict over controlling the strategic area of Sinjar along Iraq's borders with Turkey and Syria has made the Yazidis' situation worse. - 5 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 7:28pm -
The Iran-Iraq War Was a Special Kind of Hell (A Million Dead?) Yahoo NewsNeither country came anywhere near achieving even the most modest of its war aims. The borders were unchanged; both armies ended the war in essentially ... - 6 days ago, 16 Sep 19, 10:44am -
Saudi attack likely originated in Iran or Iraq, senior administration official says CNNWashington (CNN) A day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blamed Iran for the attack on Saudi oil facilities and argued there is "no evidence the attacks ... - 6 days ago, 15 Sep 19, 10:44pm -
EXCLUSIVE: Iranian drones launched from Iraq carried out attacks on Saudi oil plants Middle East EyeIraqi intelligence official tells MEE the strikes were in retaliation for earlier Riyadh funded Israeli drone attacks on Iraqi militia. - 6 days ago, 15 Sep 19, 3:11pm -
Iran-Iraq gas and electricity payment mechanism yet to be finalised: official RudawERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Baghdad is yet to find a financial mechanism to settle its debts with US sanction-stricken Iran, secretary general of Iran-Iraq Joint ..… - 7 days ago, 14 Sep 19, 4:19pm -
Iraq What is Iran's message in Sadr meeting with Khamenei? Al-MonitorShortly after Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr appeared Sept. 10 in the presence of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Quds Force ... - 8 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 9:11pm -
Iran sends a powerful signal to counter Iraqi nationalist trend Al-MonitorIraqi populist Muqtada al-Sadr's trip to Iran presents opportunity for the United States. - 9 days ago, 13 Sep 19, 7:00am -
On Ashura Day, Iran Delivers Message To U.S., Muslim World: The Resistance Camp, Including Iraq, Stands With Khamenei; Nasrallah: Khamenei, You Are 'The Hussein Of Our Time,' 'We Will Not Abandon You' Middle East Media Research InstituteThe Ashura… - 10 days ago, 12 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Controversy in Iraq after Sadr Joins Khamenei, Soleimani at Iran Ceremony Asharq Al-awsat EnglishThe appearance of Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr next to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei Khamenei and the commander of the Quds Force of the Revolutiona… - 10 days ago, 12 Sep 19, 6:17am -
"Death to America" billboards pop up in Baghdad. It's a message from Iran. CBS NewsBillboards with the slogans "Death to America — Death to Israel" have appeared in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad in recent days. There are at least five of the larg… - 11 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iran-backed militia says it downed surveillance drone in Iraq HaaretzA prominent Iran-backed militia in Iraq said Wednesday it intercepted a surveillance drone east of Baghdad. According to a statement by the Popular ... - 11 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iraq's Al-Sadr In Iran Meets Khamenei RadioFardaIraqi Shiite politician Muqtada al-Sadr was in Iran and met Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the religious Ashura mourning gathering on September 10. - 11 days ago, 11 Sep 19, 7:00am -
FLASHBACK: John Bolton vs. Tucker Carlson on Iran, Iraq, Regime Change: "Your Analysis Is Simpleminded" RealClearPoliticsOn the occasion of National Security Advisor John Bolton's firing from the Trump White House, RCP Video recalls a very tense i… - 12 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iraq resists U.S. pressure to reduce Iranian gas imports ReutersIraq will struggle to generate enough electricity unless it continues to use Iranian gas for three to four more years, the electricity minister said on Tuesday, ... - 12 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Explosion rocks Iran-backed militia's arms depot in Iraq The NationalMP says the cause of the blast is likely a drone attack or a fire. - 12 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Blasts reported at Iraqi warehouse allegedly used by Iran-backed militia The Times of IsraelReport indicates drone was in area at time of explosion in western Anbar Province, day after alleged strike on group on Syrian side of border and failed mi… - 12 days ago, 10 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Syria war: 'Air strikes' hit Iran-backed forces near Iraq border BBC NewsWarplanes have struck positions of Iran-backed militias near Syria's border with Iraq, activists say. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based ... - 13 days ago, 9 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Here’s how airstrikes targeting Iran-backed paramilitary groups in Iraq threaten post-ISIS stability Washington PostWhat a rift in the understanding between formal and de facto armed groups could mean for Iraq. - 13 days ago, 9 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Sources: Iraq to Purchase Russian Defense System, Iran Supports Move Asharq Al-awsat EnglishArab sources told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday that Iraqi national security advisor and chief of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Faleh Fayyad had aske… - 14 days ago, 8 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Was suspension of Alhurra Iraq TV connected to US-Iran tensions? The Arab WeeklyIran-backed Iraqi militias accused the US government of being behind the editorial *content* of Alhurra programmes, a charge denied by the Americans. - 15 days ago, 7 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iran, Iraq Reopen Khosravi Border Crossing After 6 Years Eurasia ReviewThe Khosravi border crossing between Iran and Iraq reopened on Friday, more than six years after a terrorist attack led to its closure. In a ceremony on Friday, ... - 15 days ago, 7 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iraq should not be the place to show loyalty for Iran | Majed al-Samarai The Arab WeeklyIran believes that its protective belt of proxies cannot be complete without Iraq and that Trump does not wish to drag Iraq in its war games with Iran. - 16 days ago, 6 Sep 19, 7:00am -
The Secret History of the Push to Strike Iran The New York TimesHawks in Israel and America have spent more than a decade agitating for war against the Islamic Republic's nuclear program. Will Trump finally deliver? - 18 days ago, 4 Sep 19, 7:00am -
How Iran and the U.S. Are Complicating Iraq's Fragile Recovery VICEAs tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate, Iraqis find themselves caught in the middle. - 18 days ago, 4 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iran counters 'Maximum Pressure' by reaching out to the Kurds Atlantic CouncilIran has reportedly been engaged in secret talks with multiple Iranian Kurdish militant groups in Norway. These meetings—which started in May, June, and with ... - 19 days ago, 3 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iran said to be building large military base on Iraq-Syria border The Times of IsraelNew military facility seen in Israeli satellite images features five weapons storerooms and will be able to house thousands of soldiers. - 19 days ago, 3 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Russia Offers Support to Iraq, Syria and Lebanon Amid Iran-Israel Tensions NewsweekRussia has offered its support to Iraq, Syria and Lebanon—three countries reportedly attacked by Israel as part of a cross-borders campaign against Iran and ..… - 19 days ago, 3 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iran's Payback Plan Targets America The National Interest OnlineIraqi leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces, a group of mostly Shi'ite militias, have put out conflicting statements accusing the United States, Israel and ... - 20 days ago, 2 Sep 19, 7:00am -
How the Crisis with Iran May Have More Lasting Consequences than the Iraq War The National Interest OnlineThe current transatlantic divide over Tehran could usher in a new and more unstable era in global politics. - 20 days ago, 2 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Twin-track for oil producers will shake up Iran and Iraq Financial TimesHeightening tensions in the Strait of Hormuz belie a deeper shift taking place in the Middle East. A twin-track oil industry is taking root, with long-term ... - 20 days ago, 2 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iran's Confused Response to Iraq Strikes Middle East ForumIraqi leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces, a group of mostly Shi'ite militias, have put out conflicting statements accusing the United States, Israel and ... - 20 days ago, 2 Sep 19, 7:00am -
Iran, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iraq watching Israel-Hezbollah crisis closely The Jerusalem PostIt has regional implications because Iran's allies and proxies, from Syria to Iraq and Yemen, are all impacted by how Hezbollah performs and how Israel ... - 21 days ago, 1 Sep 19, 7:00am -
