2020-10-27 For Iraq’s Yazidis, Return Plan Is Full of Risk
The Yazidis of northern Iraq are an ancient religious minority. Islamic State forces brought suffering to the group in a series of targeted attacks six years ago. Now, many Yazidis…
2020-08-06 Record Heat, Politics Inflame Iraq’s Electricity Shortages
In Iraq’s oil-rich south, the very hot summer months are forcing people to make a difficult choice. They can stay home and suffer the extreme heat, or go outside and…
2020-01-06 Push to Oust US Troops from Iraq Considered Risky
Pro-Iranian groups in Iraq are leading efforts to oust American military forces from the country. The campaign is gaining strength following the American airstrike at Baghdad’s airport last Friday. That…
2019-12-31 Protesters in Iraq Attack US Embassy over Airstrikes
A large group of protesters, angry over American airstrikes targeting an Iranian-supported militia, attacked the outer edge of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday. The protesters threw stones, set…
2016-03-07 Suicide Bombs Kill Dozens in Iraq, Pakistan
Two suicide bombings in Pakistan and Iraq have killed at least 70 people and injured 100. South of Baghdad, a suicide truck bombing killed 61 people on Sunday, according to…
2015-10-28 More US Raids Possible on the Ground in Iraq
The U.S. says more raids could occur in northern Iraq like the one that rescued 70 hostages last week. “No target is beyond our reach,” said Secretary of Defense Ash…
2015-08-03 Yazidis of Sinjar Observe Tragic Anniversary
One year ago, Islamic State militants raided the homelands of Iraq’s Yazidi community. The attackers killed hundreds of men and enslaved thousands of women. Many Yazidi families fled to the…
2015-07-29 Turkey Bombs Kurdish Rebel Targets in Iraq
Until about 10 days ago, the talk around Turkey was whether a coalition government should be formed before early August. Then, a suicide bomber attacked a gathering in Suruc, a…
2014-07-19 US: No Rush to Move in Iraq
The United States Defense Department has confirmed that it has received reports from U.S. teams sent to Iraq to examine the military and security situation there. But a department spokesman…
2014-06-25 Obama Tested to Avoid U.S. Military Action in Iraq
President Barack Obama is sending hundreds of troops to Iraq to help the country’s armed forces stop unrest. The Obama administration now faces questions on whether the troop deployment will…
2014-06-11 Militants in Iraq Seize Tikrit after Mosul
Iraqi officials said Islamic militants pushed southward from the city of Mosul on Wednesday and have taken control of the city of Tikrit. The militants have also reportedly seized Iraq’s…
2020-02-04 Brain Injuries in Iraq Put Attention on Unseen War Wounds
Americans have been hearing more about brain injuries after an Iranian missile attack on United States forces in Iraq. The missiles targeted an air base were U.S. and coalition troops…