Iraq

Eight Turkish Soldiers Die from Gas During Iraq Cave Operation

07 Jul 2025

Eight Turkish troops were killed after coming into contact with methane gas during a search mission in a cave in northern Iraq, a defence ministry statement on Monday said. The ministry described how the accident occurred on Sunday while troops were conducting a mission to retrieve the body of a...

Iran Attacks US Air Base: Kuwait, Iraq, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain Close Airspace, What You Need To Know

24 Jun 2025

In a major escalation in West Asia, Iran confirmed that it launched missile strikes on the US-run Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as retaliation for recent American attacks on its nuclear facilities. The strike has prompted Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates to shut down their...

Deadly Sandstorms Strike Iraq, Hospitalizing Over 1,800 As Climate Crisis Intensifies

15 Apr 2025

A huge sandstorm sweeping through central and southern Iraq has caused over 1,800 hospitalizations for respiratory problems, with health officials citing the rising intensity of such occurrences in the context of climate change. Mazen al-Egeili, a local government official in the southern Muthanna province, said at least 700 were hospitalized...

Gunmen Open Fire On Iraqi Consulate In Istanbul, Flee After Firing Multiple Shots

22 Mar 2025

Motorcycle gunmen attacked the Iraqi consulate in Istanbul on Friday night, shooting eight bullets at the exterior of the building before escaping, Iraq's Foreign Ministry said. Turkey's Foreign Ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli confirmed the assault, saying that there had been no reports of casualties or major damage. "The required investigation...

Iraq Conducts First Census in 40 Years, Population Hits 46.1 Million

25 Feb 2025

Iraq's first official population census in nearly 40 years has recorded a total of 46.1 million people, according to final results released on Monday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), this marks a significant milestone for the country's planning and development. A significant milestone for Iraq During a press...

Iraq Bans Five More Banks From US Dollar Transactions Amid US Pressure On Iran Ties

16 Feb 2025

Iraq's central bank will exclude five more domestic banks from conducting transactions in dollars after the banks sat with US Treasury officials to attempt to stem money laundering, dollar smuggling, and other forms of financial abuse, sources reported on Sunday. The action follows meetings last week in Dubai between representatives...

Iraqi Airstrike Kills Four Islamic State Militants, Including Two Senior Leaders

11 Jan 2025

Four Islamic State militants, including two top commanders, have been killed in an airstrike by Iraqi aircraft in the Hamrin Mountains of eastern Iraq, security officials confirmed on Saturday. The Iraqi Security Media Cell, which is responsible for the release of official security updates, said that the bodies of the...

Palestinians face an uncertain future

10 Jan 2025

Saddam Husain in Iraq, Col Qaddafi in Libya and Hafiz al Assad in Syria came to power overthrowing ruthlessly oppressive regimes. Initially, they were perceived by people as harbingers of a new more tolerant Govts which will change their lives for the better. Regrettably, the new rulers increasingly used the...

Iraq Proposed Marriage Law Allowing 9-Year-Old Brides Sparks Outrage Over Women Rights

10 Nov 2024

Iraq is moving forward with controversial amendments to its marriage law, which would allow girls as young as nine to marry and deprive women of key rights, including divorce, child custody, and inheritance. The amendments have sparked alarm from human rights groups, activists, and women’s organizations, fearing a rollback of...

Iraq Accuses Israel Of Violating Airspace For Airstrikes In Iran

28 Oct 2024

Iraq has accused Israel of breaching its airspace to carry out airstrikes in Iran. The allegations follow Israeli air operations executed on the night of October 26, which were reportedly in retaliation for an Iranian missile strike on Israel earlier this month. On Monday, the Iraqi government lodged a formal...

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