Iraq says 14 ISIS members killed in airstrikes Iraqi forces said ISIS leaders were among those killed in the desert strikes, as discussions on the US troop presence in the country and the group’s persistence in neighboring Syria continue. Iraq
Iraq downs Turkish drone over airspace violation, army says The statement comes less than two weeks after Ankara and Baghdad signed a security cooperation deal, and as Turkish officials are preparing to host Iraqi, Emirati and Qatari officials for a major trade corridor project that will connect Iraq and Turkey. Turkey
Turkey to host Iraq, Qatar, UAE officials for Development Road summit The estimated $20 billion project was formalized during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s official visit in April to Baghdad and will link Basra to Turkey via a rail and road network. Turkey
Saudi FM makes unannounced visit to Iraq, meets Sudani: What we know Saudi Arabia and Gulf states are showing increasing interest in Iran-dominated Iraq. Iraq
Analysis Turkey’s security pact with Iraq: Which side came out on top? By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Exclusive From mountaintops to underground: PKK responds to Turkey’s drones By Amberin Zaman In London, reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Abu Dhabi port operator signs oil transport deal with Iraqi firm AD Ports Group is seeking to expand its international business, recently making agreements in Egypt and Uzbekistan to this end. Iraq
Baghdad prepares for Tishreen protest amid political deadlock Tishreen movement, supported by Sadrists, plan to march tomorrow in Baghdad on the anniversary of the sweeping protests of 2019. Iraq
Iran vows to strike back if US destroys more of its drones over Iraq Iran has vowed to respond to any “hostile actions” after an Iranian drone was reportedly shot down en route to Erbil. Iran
Breaking | Last Updated: October 14, 2022, 10:29 am US confirms American citizen killed in Iranian rocket attack in Iraq Omar Mahmoudzadeh's family confirmed to Al-Monitor that he died in an Iranian strike Thursday in the Iraqi-Kurdish town of Koya. Iraq
Clashes rock Baghdad's Green Zone as Iraqi parliament re-elects speaker Iraqi parliament re-elected Mohammed al-Halbusi as parliament speaker amid protests and rockets in the Green Zone. Iraq
Tehran strikes Kurdish opponents in Iraq as protests over Mahsa Amini’s death convulse Iran Iran ramps up its bombing campaign in northern Iraq in what Iraqi Kurds argue is an attempt to divert the world's attention from the killing of Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. Iraq
Iraqi parliament speaker resigns Iraqi parliament speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi resigned from his post but is expected to be re-elected. Iraq
Iraqi prime minister emphasizes Iraq's role in regional stability at UN The Iraqi prime minister highlighted Iraq's main issues and the country's regional and international significance at the UN General Assembly. Iraq
Iraq’s political class must address 'crisis of trust,' says PM In an exclusive interview, Mustafa al-Kadhimi also discusses Iraq’s shift to regional hub for diplomacy and economic progress despite strong political headwinds. Iraq
Iran-linked militias claim arrest linked to threats to disrupt religious holiday Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units have conducted numerous arrests of alleged 'Bathists' in recent days that raise questions about the legitimacy of the arrests and the political reasons behind them. Iraq
France’s TotalEnergies sells stake in Iraqi Kurdish oil field The sale follows the Iraqi federal government pressuring international firms to pull out of the autonomous region, which has led to concern from the US State Department. Iraq
Analysis The Takeaway: US sees role for 'all parties' in inclusive Iraqi national dialogue US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Jennifer Gavito says that "we’ll take our cues from Iraq" regarding government formation. By Andrew Parasiliti , Elizabeth Hagedorn