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The Iraqi government has delayed the publication of an investigation into last week's killings in Farhatiya, where at least eight people were killed by suspected members of a pro-Iran militia.
A mass killing and an attack on Kurdish political headquarters suggest ethno-sectarian tensions are flaring again, with many questioning whether Iraq can resolve such disputes under its current system.
Iraq launches investigation into horrific Farhatiya killings
The village in Salaheddine province was raided by militia men who kidnapped 12 men. Eight bodies were found while the fate of the remaining four individuals remains unknown.
Iranian militias re-name Syrian streets names after Khomeini, Solemani
Iranian militias in eastern Syria are changing the names of local streets in a 'provocative and sectarian' way in an effort to forcibly alter ...
The legacy of Tehran's weaponised sectarianism in Iran-Iraq war
Comment: Sectarianism is seen as the tragic norm in today's Middle Eastern conflicts, but its roots were put down 40 years ago during the ...
Iraq ‘not happy’ with ‘dangerous’ US pullout threat
Iraq has expressed dissatisfaction with a US threat to pull out its diplomats and troops from the country in response to rocket attacks by pro-Iran militias.
Biden must pledge to do better than his record
Comment: If Biden does not acknowledge the failures of the past, and tasks his team with reinstating the status quo, a better result can hardly ...
Iraq to establish special force to protect Green Zone
Baghdad is reportedly planning to set up a special force to protect foreign missions in the capital amid fears of a major attack on the US ...
US threatens to close Iraq embassy unless rocket-attacks cease
The US has threatened to close its embassy and remove its remaining troops from Iraq amid ongoing rocket attacks by militias, potentially ...
Russia's influence in Iraq: A challenge for the US
Russia is making inroads into the Middle East at the expense of US power.
The Iraq Report: US drawdown will embolden Iran's proxies
Iran-backed militias will feel emboldened by a reduction of capable enemies on their doorstep, and could seek to expand their power and ...
Basra killings expose Iraq's deadly web of corruption
An alleged cover-up of the killing of local activists in Basra reveals how a corrupt political network in southern Iraq is ready to do anything ...
The Iraq Report: Diplomatic spat with Turkey intensifies
While Iraqi authorities continue to criticise Turkish military operations, their protestations of sovereignty have fallen on deaf ears.
The Iraq Report: Beirut blast sends political shockwaves
The tragedy in Beirut has reignited calls by Iraqis for militant factions and groups linked to the government to remove their weapons stockpiles ...
Explosions target two Iraqi bases, in latest rocket attacks
Rockets hit the Al-Taji and Speicher bases again on Monday evening.
Mohammed bin Zayed's preferences regarding UAE foreign policy
Comment: Kristian Coates Ulrichsen takes a deep dive into what's driving bin Zayed's aggressive foreign policy agenda, the risks involved, and the future of UAE's alignment with Saudi Arabia.
Iraqi prime minister warns against attacks on Iran
It comes as the Iraqi premier visited Iran for the first time on an official visit.
The Iraq Report: Coronavirus cases spiral out of control
While Iraq saw a relatively under-reported spread of Covid-19 in the first five months of 2020, June alone saw a 600 percent spike in infections.
Iraqi army launches military operation to secure oil-rich Kirkuk
A number of security forces will take part in a new military campaign against Islamic State sleeper cells in the oil-rich Kirkuk ...
Without accountability, al-Hashimi's assassination will not be the last
Comment: Al-Hashimi was working towards a robust and inclusive Iraqi state. His assassination must not be met with impunity. What comes next is ...
The Iraq Report: Assassination of Hisham al-Hashimi sparks outcry
Hisham al-Hashimi's killing sparked an outpouring of grief, with many perceiving his murder as the latest manifestation of how powerful ...
Iran-backed militia says PM's actions could bring escalation
Tensions have risen in Iraq between the state and Iran-backed armed groups after the assassination of a prominent analyst, whose death the US ...
Iraq intelligence chief sacked in latest military shakeup
Observers say the reshuffle is linked to investigations into the deadly suppression of protests which broke out in October last year.
US killing of Qassem Soleimani 'unlawful', says UN expert
A UN expert found the US' killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani to be in contravention of international law.
Earlier this week US officials claimed the Kataib Hezbollah faction fired rockets at bases in Iraq.
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