Iraq is using Baathist-era laws to indict critics, prompting anger that penal codes imposed by a dictatorial regime are being used to crush dissent.
Pro-Iran Iraqi militias issued a statement threatening to resume attacks on US troops.
Why Turkey wants Biden to salvage the JCPOA
Analysis: As divisions grow among Washington's partners, Turkey will likely stand in the camp of states that see the JCPOA's survival as serving both their national interests and regional stability.
Iran report on downed Ukrainian jet absolves armed forces
Iran released a report on the Ukrainian passenger jet it shot down killing 176 people, which absolves the armed forces.
Could Iraq's Iran-backed militias arm the PKK against Turkey?
Analysis: Iran-backed militias want to maintain dominance in Sinjar as an access point to Syria, but would they arm the PKK if Turkey launches a ...
Iranians outraged by music video featuring US porn star
Iranians have taken to Twitter to express their anger with a new music video from Sasy Mankan featuring adult film star Alexis Texas.
Indian report says Iran behind bomb near Israeli embassy
An Indian intelligence report claims a militant cell supported by Iran's Revolutionary Guards' Corps was behind the explosion.
US will do 'what's necessary' after Iraq rocket attack
The United States will "do what's necessary" to defend itself, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Sunday.
Iran newspapers hail Pope-Sistani meet as chance for peace
Iranian media see the meeting between pope Francis and Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani as a hopeful possibility of peace for the neighbouring country
The Iraq Report: Turkey and Iran trade diplomatic blows
Iraq has once more emerged as an arena of competition between Turkey and Iran as the two historic rivals clash over Ankara's intervention ...
Pompeo claims 'many' in Saudi want normalisation with Israel
Pompeo, who served as Trump's CIA director and top diplomat, made the comments in a recorded video address to the Combat Anti-Semitism Movement.
Air strike in Syria a warning to Iran: Biden
President Joe Biden said Iran should view a US air strike in eastern Syria as a warning.
Syria slams deadly US air strike on Iran-backed militias
Syria criticised a deadly US air strike on Iran-backed militias as a bad omen from President Joe Biden's administration.
Iran promises response to Ukraine plane crash 'ambiguities'
Authorities in Tehran said a detailed response will be provided to address accusations by a UN expert over Tehran's accidental downing last year ...
Iraqi militia denies involvement in attacks against US forces
Kataeb Hezbollah, an Iraq paramilitary group considered to be among those closest to Iran, denied their involvement in recent attack against US ...
Iraq Rocket strikes on US 'message from Iran’
Rockets fired by groups loyal to Iran are being viewed as a message to the US and an attempt to get leverage.
UN expert says Iran lied in downing of airliner
A UN official on Tuesday accused Iran of lying in its explanation of how it shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet near Tehran.
US urges Iran restraint amid efforts to restart talks
Iran must refrain from any provocation as Washington steps up efforts to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.
UN slams deadly Iraq rocket attack as 'reckless'
Responding to the deadly rocket attack on Erbil, the UN's top representative in Iraq tweeted: "Such heinous, reckless acts pose grave threats to ...
Iraq rocket attack kills foreigner, wounds several US contractors
A volley of rockets targeting an airbase in Iraq's Kurdistan region killed a foreign civilian contractor and wounded five others and a US ...
The Iraq Report: PKK, Iran-backed militias threaten Turkey
Turkey is facing a dual threat from Kurdish militants and Iran-backed militias amid its military operation in northern Iraq.
Israeli embassy in Delhi on high alert before blast
Ambassador Ron Malka said he was not surprised by Friday's attack on the New Delhi embassy.
Khamenei hints Iran could strike Trump while out golfing
Iran’s Supreme Leader posted a picture on Twitter that appeared to show Donald Trump on a golf course and a stealth bomber overhead.
Cool welcome for Biden in Gulf amid uncertainty
Gulf nations congratulated President Biden on his inauguration, but are waiting to see what steps he will take regarding Iran.
Israel has launched three rounds of strikes in Syria over the past ten days.
The US Treasury placed sanctions on the leader of Iraq's paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces.
First-person shooter game 'General in the Shadows' is set at the 2014 siege of Amerli in Iraq.