US-Iraq Relations Strained Amid Iranian Influence
#USA #Iraq #Iran #Politics #Security #MiddleEast The US demands Iraq curb Iranian-backed groups to maintain support. Washington seeks clear political…
Drone Attacks in Iraqi Kurdistan: Italian Troops Declared Safe by Rome
Escalating Tensions: Drone Strikes in Iraqi Kurdistan In a recent series of drone attacks, the security dynamics in the region…
Iraqi Soldiers Face Regional Challenges Amid Israeli Tensions
The Iraqi military is increasingly operating in a challenging environment, balancing internal security duties with evolving geopolitical dynamics in the…
Iraq Passes New Laws to Regulate Foreign Operations and Security Measures
Amid rising regional tensions, particularly with Israel, the Iraqi parliament has enacted new legislation aimed at regulating foreign military activities…
Israeli Drone Operations and Their Impact on Iraq
Recent reports of Israeli drone operations in the Middle East have raised security concerns in Iraq. While Iraq is not…
Iran–Iraq Relations in February 2026: Balancing Diplomacy and Regional Stability
In February 2026, Iran and Iraq continue to maintain a complex but crucial relationship. Centuries of cultural, religious, and economic…
U.S. Coordination with Iraq Amid Israeli Security Concerns
The United States continues close coordination with Iraq as regional tensions rise in relation to Israel. Recent intelligence reports suggest…
Fire at Iraqi Oil Refinery Claims One Life, Six Injured
A major fire broke out at an oil refinery in Iraq on February 9, 2026, resulting in one fatality and…
Syrian IS Prisoner Transfers Continue to Iraq
In early February 2026, more than 2,200 prisoners linked to the Islamic State (IS) were transferred from Syria to Iraq…
Germany Reduces Troop Presence in Iraq
Germany has announced a reduction in its deployed troops in Iraq due to rising tensions in the Middle East. The…
Trump Rejects Maliki as Potential Iraqi Prime Minister
Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has been rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump as a candidate for a return…
U.S. Transfers Hundreds of IS Prisoners to Iraq
In January 2026, the U.S. began relocating hundreds of Islamic State prisoners from Syria to Iraq. The operation aimed to…