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March 13, 2020
Tensions Rise After U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran-Backed Fighters In Iraq

U.S. air strikes that killed several members of a pro-Iranian militia group in Iraq have heightened tensions in the region, with Baghdad denouncing the attack as an aggression against the country and Tehran warning President Donald Trump against taking "dangerous actions."

March 12, 2020
U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Air Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq

The United States is conducting retaliatory air strikes against an Iran-backed militia group operating in Iraq following a deadly attack a day earlier against a base hosting Western forces near Baghdad, the Pentagon says.
March 04, 2020
Freedom House Assails Russia, Iran For Protest Crackdowns, But Also Raps U.S.

Freedom House has assailed crackdowns on protesters in “authoritarian states" Russia and Iran, but it also criticized traditional defenders of democracy -- including the United States -- for turning their backs on traditional safeguard roles to pursue “populist agendas.”
February 27, 2020
U.S. Lists Leader Of Iran-Backed Shi'ite Militia In Iraq As 'Global Terrorist'

The United States has declared the leader of the Iran-backed Kataib Hizbullah (KH) militant group in Iraq a terrorist following a number of recent rocket attacks on bases hosting U.S. and other foreign troops in Iraq.
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.

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Friday 13 March 2020

Tensions Rise After U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran-Backed Fighters In Iraq

U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Air Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq

Freedom House Assails Russia, Iran For Protest Crackdowns, But Also Raps U.S.

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

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

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Iraq

Friday 13 March 2020

Tensions Rise After U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran-Backed Fighters In Iraq

U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Air Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq

Freedom House Assails Russia, Iran For Protest Crackdowns, But Also Raps U.S.

U.S. Lists Leader Of Iran-Backed Shi'ite Militia In Iraq As 'Global Terrorist'

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

Editors' Picks

No Safe Haven In Europe For Central Asian Opposition

Azerbaijan Eyes Prestige Boost From Hosting COP29, Despite The Critics

After Iranian Student Jailed For Stripping, London Activist Shows Solidarity In Her Underwear

The Man Who Fled East Berlin, Then Went Back To Help Others Escape

When Timely Care Is Not An Option: Breast Cancer Kills And 'Exhausts' In North Macedonia

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