The CENTCOM commander was told by PM al-Zaidi that Iraq's foreign troop departure is set for Oct. 1. All weapons will also be under complete state control by that date. Al Jazeera reports that Iraq takes full charge of…
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Mesopotamian country between the Tigris and Euphrates: the cradle of writing and cities.
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Staff Sergeant Michael Swinton’s body came home Monday in a flag-draped coffin, met by his wife and family at Fayetteville Regional Airport. The Fort Bragg soldier, 30, was killed July 19 while destroying an Iranian…
Michael Swinton repatriation Fayetteville
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi landed in Najaf, Iraq, ahead of Arbaeen. That city holds the shrine of Imam Ali and serves as the main launch point for the pilgrimage, with millions walking about 80 km to Karbala each…
Iraq has been warned by Jordan that Iran-backed militias on its soil will face strikes if the kingdom is hit, and the scope of possible targets now covers critical economic infrastructure
Unconfirmed videos show what appears to be a Patriot system intercepting a target over Jordan, with reports of missiles launched from Iran. No official confirmation yet on either launches or interceptions.
Jordan air defense activity Iran missiles Patriot
A video on Telegram claims to show a fire at the US base near Erbil, Iraq, after previous reports of explosions. There's also been a lot of C-17 activity from the US Air Force going in and out of Erbil
US base fire Erbil
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups have launched strikes on positions in Iraq's Kurdistan Region. The attacks targeted Balisan Valley in Erbil province. Casualty figures and the full extent of the operation are still…
Iranian Kurdish opposition strikes Balisan Valley
Iraqi PM Ali Al-Zaidi and Iranian President Pezeshkian signed four cooperation agreements: road transport, a Khosrowi-Khanqin-Baghdad railway, sister cities for Tehran and Baghdad, and a public admin/training MOU…
Ali Al-Zaidi Pezeshkian agreements
Many people are declaring the current conflict at its peak. However, Professor Robert Pape believes they may be mistaken. The political scientist and foreign policy scholar suggests the situation could mirror Iraq in…
Robert Pape on Iran-US conflict
Erling Haaland has now found the back of the net in every single match he's played at his first FIFA World Cup. Across four appearances, he's racked up seven goals: two against Iraq, two versus Senegal, one against Ivory…
senegal beat iraq 5-0 at the world cup #Senegal
france beats iraq 3-0 at the world cup, moves on to round of 32
A World Cup 2026 qualifying match in Group I between France and Iraq has been suspended due to a thunderstorm warning, according to FIFA's latest update. The governing body is expected to release a new bulletin in 20…
