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"Together, our governments will support the government of Iraq's investigation into the attacks to ensure that those responsible will be held accountable."
The drone strike marks "an escalation and a sign that Iran-backed militias will use various weapons to attack their targets."
One killed in market explosion in Iraq's capital
The cause of the Sadr City blast was not immediately known.
Turkish soldier killed by rocket fire in Iraq
An Iraqi child was injured when another of the rockets landed in a nearby village.
Drone attack targets Iraq's Erbil airport in 'grand escalation'
The use of a drone marks an unprecedented escalation of the arms used to target US soldiers based in Erbil.
Rebuilding Raqqa: Hope amid the ruins of war
In-depth: Three years after being liberated from IS, Raqqa is still in ruins. But despite funding shortages and security challenges, residents are doing their best to reconstruct a stable life.
The Iraq Report: US troop withdrawal boosts Iranian ambitions
Iran views US reticence to continue operating in Iraq not only as a sign of weakness but as an opportunity to further cement its hold and power ...
Iraqi youth see little hope 18 years after Saddam
Despite the country's oil wealth, the promise of a booming future has remained beyond grasp for most, especially those now coming of age.
The Iraq Report: Saddam-era laws used to silence dissent
Iraq is using Baathist-era laws to indict critics, prompting anger that penal codes imposed by a dictatorial regime are being used to crush ...
US-Iraqi strategic dialogue begins amid pro-Iran militia threats
Pro-Iran Iraqi militias issued a statement threatening to resume attacks on US troops.
Why Baghdad's new visa system could emulate Kurdistan's success
In-depth: Baghdad once sought to abolish the KRG's comparably liberal visa system. Now, new reforms will make it easier for foreign ...
Iraqi government approves expansion of Iran-linked Hashd Al-Shaabi militia
Iraq's government has approved 30,000 new members for the Iran-backed Hashd Al-Shaabi militia.
Two rockets hit near Iraq airbase hosting US soldiers
Two rockets hit in near proximity of an Iraqi airbase, injuring two American soldiers and one Iraqi civilian.
Iraq judge at Saddam's trial dies of Covid-19
Mohammed Oreibi al-Khalifa, who became the lead judge in Saddam Hussein's trial for genocide, has died of coronavirus complications in a ...
Lebanon to swap medical expertise for Iraqi oil
Lebanon and Iraq have signed a deal to exchange oil for medical supplies, which is hoped will solve each country’s respective problems.
Iraq parliament approves 2021 budget
Iraq's 2021 budget was revealed by authorities on Thursday.
Iraq PM soothes security concern on Saudi visit
In a long-awaited meeting, the Saudi Arabia Crown Prince hosted the Iraqi PM in talks surrounding the kingdom's security, as well as tightening ...
Iraq PM seeks closer trade ties on Saudi visit
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhemi has met with Mohammed bin Salman to discuss closer ties and cooperation.
Iraqi PM forms supreme committee to resurrect Mosul
Mosul was destroyed by IS. Now, almost four years after the city's re-capture by Iraqi government forces the city remains derelict.
US extends Iraq's sanction waiver ahead of talks
The US has granted Iraq a wavier for sanctions that will allow it to import oil and gas from Iran.
Kuwait receives tons of national archives from Iraq
Iraq has sent its third shipment of documents and other items taken during the 1990 Iraq invasion to Kuwait.
Iraq's Jewish community dwindles to fewer than five
Despite Jews having lived in Iraq for around 2,600 years, only four remain in the country after the passing of Dhafer Eliyahu.
US blocks Iraq militia websites following Baghdad parade
The US Department of Justice has blocked two websites belonging to the pro-Iran Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah, following a parade by an ...
Activist-led Iraq movement seeks funding to challenge country's elite
The National House movement is seeking donations so that it can run in political elections can carry forth the message from the anti-government ...
An Iraqi militia called Rubu’ Allah organised a military parade in central Baghdad.
An official from Iraq's National Security Council spoke to The New Arab on a condition of anonymity.
Following the Pope’s visit, Iraq is witnessing a surges in Covid-19 infections and deaths.
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