Erbil Attacks Part of Iran's 'Opening Overture' To Biden
The escalation is background music intended to produce the right mood of American trepidation.
ISIS Responsible For Thursday Baghdad Suicide Bombings That Killed 32
The U.S. Embassy called the attack on a Baghdad market that killed more than 30 people "reprehensible."
I'm Tired of Hearing 'This is America, Not the Middle East'
The U.S. is no longer a beacon of peace and hope it perceives itself to be, especially with ongoing racial and income inequality, as well as rising white supremacy movements.
Iraq Militia Defends Official Who Fought ISIS, Mistaken for Supporter by US
"It arouses dissaproval to classify as terrorists those who faced terrorism and made tremendous sacrifices and fought the fiercest battles on behalf of the world in order to defeat the most powerful dark and extremist force," the head of Popular Mobilization Forces said in a statement to Newsweek.
Iraq Militias Celebrate US Sanctions: 'Our Leaders Are Terrifying America'
"We congratulate the friend of the martyrs, Popular Mobilization Committee Chairman Falih al-Fayyadh, on his inclusion with the honorable ones whom the U.S. administration considers enemies," Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces told Newsweek.
Iraq Judge Orders Trump's Arrest, Could Face 'Death' Over General's Killing
The Rusafa Investigation Court "decided to issue an arrest warrant against the outgoing President of the United States Donald Trump in accordance with the provisions of Article 406 of the Iraqi Penal Code," which carries the death penalty.
Middle East on Edge for Anniversary of US Killing of Soleimani
Iranian, Israeli and Iraqi officials offered Newsweek diverging opinions about Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani and his explosive killing, but all were prepared for the possibility of conflict as a result of soaring tensions one year later.
World a 'Safer Place' With Trump Out of Office, Iran Spokesperson Says
Tehran is looking ahead to possible sanctions relief and a revived nuclear deal with President-elect Joe Biden.
Iran Denies Role in US Embassy Iraq Attack, Says Trump Acting Out of 'Fear'
"Security in the region can only be achieved through the removal of foreign anti-instability forces," Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani said.
'Trump Has Pardoned a Child Murderer' Says Lawyer for Iraq Massacre Victims
Paul Dickinson, who represented the family of nine-year-old Ali Kinani killed in the 2007 massacre, is outraged at the president's pardons of the veterans involved.
Soleimani's Successor Visits Iraq As Trump Threatens Embassy Retaliation
Trump warned Wednesday he would hold Tehran responsible for any Americans killed in Iraq amid a spike in attacks.
Iran Presses U.S. to Exit Iraq and Afghanistan, Maneuvers to Influence Both
President-Elect Joe Biden will inherit a long-awaited drawdown in both countries, with American rivals waiting in the wings to fill the power vacuum.
Iran Suggests U.S. Conspiracy After Pompeo Blames Tehran for Embassy Attack
The U.S. embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, is regularly targeted by Iranian-backed militias but Tehran denied responsibility for Sunday's rocket barrage.
U.S., Awaiting Response to Scientist Killing, Withdraws Baghdad Staff
Iran has blamed Israel for last week's killing of its top nuclear scientist, and vowed revenge against those responsible.
Iran Seeks Air, Land, Sea Defense Work with Iraq as U.S. Troops to Leave
"The United States is always seeking Iraq's oil wells, as well as the disintegration of Iraq and the division of its nation and officials," Revolutionary Guard aerospace commander Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said.
Will Trump Tie Biden's Hands with Troop Withdrawals from Afghanistan, Iraq?
"It is absolutely the right thing to do and is grounded on clear fundamental military realities, and is going to help the country," Daniel L. Davis, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and military expert, told Newsweek
Acting Defense Secretary Furthers Trump's Plan to End All Wars
Newly appointed by President Trump, Christopher Miller wrote in a memo: "Now it's time to come home."
This U.S. Election Feels All Too Similar to Iraq's Violent One in 2005
I was on my fourth deployment in Iraq, and remember the mix of hope and trepidation—fear that mistrust and violence will overwhelm the electoral process. Fifteen years own, it's my own country I'm worried for.
Beware a Russian 'October Surprise' in Syria
Russia seeks to leverage the Iranian threats in Iraq to pressure the U.S., while pushing on the Syrian front. This strategy in a sense creates a two-front push against the U.S. in the region and forces Washington to choose.
Resurfaced Image Shows Man Happily Posing for a Selfie Beside a Drone
The photo was originally snapped in 2015, but generated a lot of fanfare on social media on Tuesday.
Iraq Says Commanders Killed in Turkey Military Attack Near Border
The Iraqi military said a "Turkish aggression" conducted by an unmanned drone killed two Iraqi Border Guard commanders and their driver.
Can America Do Anything About the Russia-Iran Axis?
U.S. policy involving Russia and Iran in the Middle East has struggled for coherence for years. Now the two countries are drawing closer, in arenas from Aghanistan, to Syria, to Lybia.
Iran Renews Threat of 'Counter Blow' Against U.S. for Soleimani Killing
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the threat during a meeting with new Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, urging Baghdad to expel U.S. troops from the country.
Security Forces, Protesters Clash in Iraq Amid Virus Spike, Rocket Attack
Videos and images from the scene showed security forces using what appeared to be tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrators.
Iran Exploits Iraq's Discontent With U.S. To Strengthen Syria, Russia Ties
Iran, Iraq, Russia and Syria developed the Quadripartite Information Exchange Center to battle ISIS in 2015 and Tehran argues it's still needed today amid tensions between Baghdad and Washington.
'I'm an Iraqi Refugee Who Settled in the U.S. Now I Help Trauma Victims'
People who do not agree with refugees may not realize that refugees are vulnerable, they are being forced to leave. Imagine living in a house, living normally and somebody comes in and says, "you need to leave within 24 hours".
'In Searching for Dead ISIS Fighters in Iraq, I Found Refuge in My Friends'
Along the road I am always looking ahead, wondering whether each crumpled piece of trash is hiding a roadside bomb. I realize that were we to hit a landmine, it is likely that my bulletproof vest or helmet would not save me.
Iran Refutes Syria Withdrawal Reports, Wants Closer Iraq Ties to Expel U.S.
As the U.S. and Israel suggest Iran is backing down, the Islamic Republic is looking to boost its regional ties.
'I Was A Marine In Iraq, Now I Teach Ballet To War Veterans'
Some veterans are very good at returning to normal life, but for many, it's a struggle.
ISIS Strikes Back in Iraq and Syria Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions, COVID-19 Woes
ISIS has staged resurgent strikes in Iraq and Syria as the two war-torn nations now dealt with heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, as well as the novel coronavirus pandemic.