Iraq

Sorry! No content for 26 February. See content from before

Tuesday 25 February 2020

?
February 2020
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
26	27	28	29	30	31	1
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29

Latest

February 25, 2020
Iran's Deputy Health Minister, Tehran Lawmaker Hit By Coronavirus

Iran’s deputy health minister and a reformist politician have reported they have tested positive for the new coronavirus as the crisis over the outbreak continued to mount in the country.

February 22, 2020
U.S. Military Raises Injury Toll In Iran Missile Attack In Iraq

The Pentagon has raised to 110 the number of U.S. service members who suffered traumatic brain injuries during an Iranian missile attack on an air base in Iraq last month.
February 21, 2020
Coronavirus Concerns In Iran Amid Elections

Iranians are increasingly worried about the coronavirus after the country reported two more deaths among 13 new cases of the disease on February 21.
February 21, 2020
Iraq, Kuwait Restrict Entry Of Iranian Citizens Amid Virus Fears

Iraq and Kuwait have temporarily restricted the entry of Iranians into their countries in an effort to stem the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus following Iran's announcement that two people there had died from the disease.
February 20, 2020
Iraqi Premier-Designate Vows Reforms, Calls For Vote Of Confidence

Mohammad Allawi, the Iraqi prime minister-designate, says he has formed a politically independent government and has called on parliament to hold a vote of confidence to allow his impending administration to take office.
February 16, 2020
Rockets Hit Near Base Hosting U.S. Forces In Baghdad

Multiple rockets hit a U.S.-led coalition base near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad early on February 16, causing little damage and no injuries, a U.S. military officer said.
February 13, 2020
U.S. Grants Iraq Waiver To Buy Iranian Energy Supplies, But Sets Conditions

The United States has granted a 45-day a waiver to allow Iraq to continue to buy gas and electricity from Iran, despite sanctions imposed by Washington targeting Tehran’s energy sector.
February 12, 2020
Widowed, Imprisoned, Detained: Remnants Of Islamic State In Limbo In Syria

Prisons and detention camps in northeastern Syria hold thousands of men, women and children whose lives are in limbo nearly a year after the capitulation of Islamic State militants in the region. Many of the detainees are suspected of being members of the group, whose fighters tortured and executed thousands of people during its zenith from 2014. What to do with them is a thorny issue for countries whose citizens went to fight with the group. Reuters photographer Goran Tomasevic captured this collection of photos taken in January 2020.
February 11, 2020
U.S. Raises Brain-Injury Toll In Iran Attack For Fifth Time, Now Says 109 Hurt

The U.S. military has for the fifth time raised the number of U.S. service members who suffered traumatic brain injuries after an Iranian missile attack on an air base in Iraq last month.
February 07, 2020
U.S. 'Outraged' By Violence Against Protesters In Iraqi City Of Najaf

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said Washington was "outraged" by violence against protesters in the Iraqi city of Najaf and he urged Baghdad to "immediately address legitimate grievances."
February 07, 2020
Iraq, Russia Discuss Heightened Military Cooperation Amid U.S. Strains

Iraq's Defense Ministry says it has discussed the possibilities for deepening military cooperation with Russia, as ties between Baghdad and Washington fray following a U.S. air strike that killed a top Iranian general in the country.
February 06, 2020
Iraqi Protesters Clash With Sadr Backers In Deadly Najaf Standoff

At least eight Iraqi protesters have been killed in clashes after supporters of influential Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed an anti-government protest camp in the southern city of Najaf, medial officials and activists say.

Editors' Picks

Banner: The Rundown Newsletter Right Region Snippet

Top Trending

Being John Malkovich In Sofia -- Acclaimed Star's Production Disrupted By Nationalists

'They're Totally Not Ready': Ex-Soldier Reveals Why North Korean Troops Will Struggle Against Ukraine

Belarusian Prankster Dupes Russian Teachers Into Wearing Tinfoil Hats To Ward Off 'Foreign Enemies'

Trump's Win Could Lead To Push For Peace In Ukraine, But On Whose Terms?

Russia Reportedly Suffered Record 1,500 Casualties Daily In October

The Azadi Briefing: What Will Trump's Election Victory Mean For Afghanistan?

Ukraine Live Briefing: Family Killed In Russian Air Strike

Court Documents Allege Iranian-Backed Plot To Assassinate Trump, Dissidents

Afghan Women Not Barred From Speaking To Each Other, Says Taliban

Saudi Armed Forces General Travels to Iran In Rare High-Level Visit

RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.

If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.

To find out more, click here.

Latest episode

Elections, War, And Sabotage

The Week Ahead In Russia

Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed

Iraq

Tuesday 25 February 2020

Iran's Deputy Health Minister, Tehran Lawmaker Hit By Coronavirus

U.S. Military Raises Injury Toll In Iran Missile Attack In Iraq

Coronavirus Concerns In Iran Amid Elections

Iraq, Kuwait Restrict Entry Of Iranian Citizens Amid Virus Fears

Iraqi Premier-Designate Vows Reforms, Calls For Vote Of Confidence

Rockets Hit Near Base Hosting U.S. Forces In Baghdad

U.S. Grants Iraq Waiver To Buy Iranian Energy Supplies, But Sets Conditions

Widowed, Imprisoned, Detained: Remnants Of Islamic State In Limbo In Syria

U.S. Raises Brain-Injury Toll In Iran Attack For Fifth Time, Now Says 109 Hurt

U.S. 'Outraged' By Violence Against Protesters In Iraqi City Of Najaf

Iraq, Russia Discuss Heightened Military Cooperation Amid U.S. Strains

Iraqi Protesters Clash With Sadr Backers In Deadly Najaf Standoff

Editors' Picks

In A Frontline Ukrainian Town, A Woman Says The Birds Will Bring Peace

Wider Europe Briefing: EU Training Mission To Ukraine To Continue

Pakistan's Chinese Solar-Panel Boom Risks New Debt Crisis

A 'Turn To The Right': Donald Trump And The Rise Of Populist Leaders

Azerbaijan Eyes Prestige Boost From Hosting COP29, Despite The Critics

Top Trending

Being John Malkovich In Sofia -- Acclaimed Star's Production Disrupted By Nationalists

'They're Totally Not Ready': Ex-Soldier Reveals Why North Korean Troops Will Struggle Against Ukraine

Belarusian Prankster Dupes Russian Teachers Into Wearing Tinfoil Hats To Ward Off 'Foreign Enemies'

Trump's Win Could Lead To Push For Peace In Ukraine, But On Whose Terms?

Russia Reportedly Suffered Record 1,500 Casualties Daily In October

The Azadi Briefing: What Will Trump's Election Victory Mean For Afghanistan?

Ukraine Live Briefing: Family Killed In Russian Air Strike

Court Documents Allege Iranian-Backed Plot To Assassinate Trump, Dissidents

Afghan Women Not Barred From Speaking To Each Other, Says Taliban

Saudi Armed Forces General Travels to Iran In Rare High-Level Visit

Subscribe

Accessibility links

Follow Us

Iraq

Tuesday 25 February 2020

Iran's Deputy Health Minister, Tehran Lawmaker Hit By Coronavirus

U.S. Military Raises Injury Toll In Iran Missile Attack In Iraq

Coronavirus Concerns In Iran Amid Elections

Iraq, Kuwait Restrict Entry Of Iranian Citizens Amid Virus Fears

Iraqi Premier-Designate Vows Reforms, Calls For Vote Of Confidence

Rockets Hit Near Base Hosting U.S. Forces In Baghdad

U.S. Grants Iraq Waiver To Buy Iranian Energy Supplies, But Sets Conditions

Widowed, Imprisoned, Detained: Remnants Of Islamic State In Limbo In Syria

U.S. Raises Brain-Injury Toll In Iran Attack For Fifth Time, Now Says 109 Hurt

U.S. 'Outraged' By Violence Against Protesters In Iraqi City Of Najaf

Iraq, Russia Discuss Heightened Military Cooperation Amid U.S. Strains

Iraqi Protesters Clash With Sadr Backers In Deadly Najaf Standoff

Editors' Picks

In A Frontline Ukrainian Town, A Woman Says The Birds Will Bring Peace

Wider Europe Briefing: EU Training Mission To Ukraine To Continue

Pakistan's Chinese Solar-Panel Boom Risks New Debt Crisis

A 'Turn To The Right': Donald Trump And The Rise Of Populist Leaders

Azerbaijan Eyes Prestige Boost From Hosting COP29, Despite The Critics

Top Trending

Being John Malkovich In Sofia -- Acclaimed Star's Production Disrupted By Nationalists

'They're Totally Not Ready': Ex-Soldier Reveals Why North Korean Troops Will Struggle Against Ukraine

Belarusian Prankster Dupes Russian Teachers Into Wearing Tinfoil Hats To Ward Off 'Foreign Enemies'

Trump's Win Could Lead To Push For Peace In Ukraine, But On Whose Terms?

Russia Reportedly Suffered Record 1,500 Casualties Daily In October

The Azadi Briefing: What Will Trump's Election Victory Mean For Afghanistan?

Ukraine Live Briefing: Family Killed In Russian Air Strike

Court Documents Allege Iranian-Backed Plot To Assassinate Trump, Dissidents

Afghan Women Not Barred From Speaking To Each Other, Says Taliban

Saudi Armed Forces General Travels to Iran In Rare High-Level Visit

Subscribe