Iraqi militias defy government, expand networks and pressure
These thuggish pressure groups try to create social pressure in order to stop any criticism of or action against the militias and their political agendas.
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Iraq reshuffles military commanders amid escalations with ISIS groups
ISIS still maintains sleeper cells in wide areas across the country and continues to carry out attacks.
Will the American embassy close its doors in Baghdad?
The closure of the embassy is seen as a first step towards the withdrawal of all US support for Iraq - exactly what the pro-Iranian militias seek to achieve
Iraqi FM, Pompeo Discuss US Embassy Withdrawal From Baghdad
On Saturday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone call with Pompeo, which is the third of its kind that the latter has held with Iraqi officials over the same issue.
US warns Iraq of embassy closure in Baghdad if attacks by Iran-backed groups persist
The warning came as Iraqi security officials said a Katyusha rocket hit near Baghdad airport, killing three Iraqi civilians and severely wounding two others.
Iraqi Military: 5 Dead, 2 Wounded in Baghdad Rocket Attack
A statement from the military described the attack as a “cowardly crime” perpetrated by “criminal gangs” with the aim of creating chaos and terrorizing people.
U.S. to Cut Troop Presence in Iraq by About One-Third, Officials Say
The Pentagon is cutting the U.S. force in Iraq to about 3,500 troops, U.S. officials said, a roughly one-third reduction that President Trump is expected to tout as progress toward winding down what he has described as endless wars.
Trump to meet Iraqi PM Mustafa Al Kadhimi as ties rebound
President Donald Trump will meet Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhami in Washington later this month, the White House said Friday, highlighting a turn-around in relations since the US-friendly premier came to power. Tensions skyrocketed following a US strike on Baghdad in January that killed ...
Agony of Yazidis extends to sixth anniversary of their genocide
This genocide is not over. More than 2,800 Yazidi women, girls, and children remain missing. Fewer than a third of the 400,000 Yazidis have returned, and their homeland of Sinjar is in shambles. They do not feel safe. It was in the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, when ISIS started its ...
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Most of the Arab world remained silent after Sudan’s announcement to normalize ties with Israel on Friday night.
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