Iraq

The United States has some 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in neighbouring Iraq as part of an international coalition against the Islamic State group, a jihadist organisation that once controlled swathes of both countries. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Rockets fired from Iraq towards US military base in Syria, security sources say

The attack against US forces is the first since early February when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq stopped their attacks against US troops

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Middle East

Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces post hit in air strike, sources say

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Middle East

US 'has not conducted air strikes in Iraq today': CENTCOM

US President Joe Biden meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 15, 2024. Photo: Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office/Handout via REUTERS
USA

US OKs potential sale of aircraft support to Iraq, Pentagon says

An anti-missile system operates after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, as seen from Ashkelon, Israel April 14, 2024. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
Middle East

Iran launches unprecedented strikes on Israel, opening wider conflict

An Iraqi tanker bound for Suez Canal, with a cargo of fuel as aid for the Palestinians in Gaza, is moored at port in Basra, Iraq December 21, 2023. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty/File Photo
Middle East

Iraq to send 10 million litres of fuel to Gaza

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Middle East

Iraq reacts to US airstrikes

A destroyed building is pictured at the site of a U.S. airstrike in al-Qaim, Iraq February 3, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer
USA

US launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria; nearly 40 reported killed

A destroyed building is pictured at the site of a U.S. airstrike in al-Qaim, Iraq February 3, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer
Middle East

Russia says US 'sowing chaos and destruction' in Middle East

Shell casings lie at the site of a US airstrike in al-Qaim, Iraq, on February 3, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Hamas-Israel war

Hamas says US strikes on Iraq, Syria 'pour oil on fire'

Destruction at the headquarters of Hashd al-Shaabi in Al-Qa'im city of Anbar, Iraq on 3 February. Photo: Anadolu/Getty Images via Bloomberg
Middle East

Iraq says 16 killed in US strikes, warns region on the abyss

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Middle East

Iraq says to summon US envoy over overnight strikes

US President Joe Biden watches the return of the remains of three US soldiers killed in a drone attack in Jordan. Photo: Roberto SCHMIDT / AFP
Middle East

US reprisals against Iran-linked groups anger Iraq, Syria