Iraqi, Kurdish leaders mourn Nasrallah's killing; militias vow revenge

The killing of Lebanese Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has sparked outcry across the Iraqi political spectrum with Iran-backed Shiite militia groups vowing to broaden their attacks on Israel

Sep. 29, 2024

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Iraqi national killed, several others wounded in Israel’s Tuesday strikes on Lebanon

An Iraqi citizen was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the southern city of Tyre and several others wounded in a separate strike on Beirut on Tuesday

Sep. 24, 2024

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Iraq partners with Apple to boost youth employment and drive digital transformation

The Communications and Media Commission (CMC) announced a partnership with Apple to launch a training and development program aimed at creating job opportunities for Iraqi youth and advancing the country's digital economy

Sep. 18, 2024

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Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq and Sadr’s Movement hold first political talks since Sadr’s exit

The Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI) held discussions with the National Shiite Movement, formerly the Sadrist Movement, marking the first political engagement for Muqtada al-Sadr’s faction since he announced his retirement from politics in August 2022. The talks focused on Iraq’s current political situation and ongoing crises, though specific outcomes remain unclear. 

Sep. 17, 2024

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DNA test identifies ISIS second-in-command killed in late August operation in Anbar: Interior Ministry

Of 14 ISIS militants killed in a major operation against the extremist group in late August in Anbar province’s deserts, half of them were identified as the group’s top leaders following DNA tests, the Iraqi government said on Friday

Sep. 13, 2024

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US Embassy blames ‘Iran-aligned militia groups’ for attacking diplomatic facilities in Baghdad

The US Embassy on Friday blamed "Iran-aligned militia groups" for attacking its diplomatic facilities in Baghdad on Tuesday. No casulaities were reported.

Sep. 13, 2024

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Iraq's integrity postpones press conference amid court procedures following bribery allegations against its chief

Iraqi Federal Commission of Integrity postponed a press conference intended to address leaked audio recordings allegedly implicating its head, Haider Hanoun, in a bribery scandal. The commission cited respect for ongoing judicial procedures.

Sep. 12, 2024

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The Iraqis remember the 'Olive Bridge Massacre' in Nasiriyah

The Iraqis remember the 'Olive Bridge Massacre' in Nasiriyah that occurred on November 28, 2019, claiming the lives of hundreds of unarmed protesters

Dec. 14, 2023

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