Iraq

Syria July 23

Russia testing Biden resolve in Syria amid string of 'unprofessional' incidents

Russia has been involved in a string of "unprofessional" incidents involving U.S. forces in Syria, raising fears over Washington's ability to deter Russia in the country.

Iraq July 20

Iraq severs diplomatic ties with Sweden over anti-Quran demonstration as protesters storm Baghdad embassy

Iraq has cut off diplomatic relations with Sweden Thursday following an anti-Quran demonstration in Stockholm, after protesters targeted Sweden’s embassy in Baghdad.

World July 19

Iraq demolishes historic 300-year-old religious minaret for bizarre reason, sparking outcry

Officials in Basra, Iraq, decided to tear down a three-century-old religious minaret, prompting backlash from some residents who argued the city's reasoning was not sufficient.

Iraq July 7

Iraq opens investigation into kidnapping of Israeli-Russian citizen who has been missing for months

An investigation has been opened into the kidnapping of an Israeli-Russian citizen who has been missing for months. Elizabeth Tsurkov is reportedly still alive.

Israel July 5

Princeton doctoral student last heard from in March kidnapped by Iran-backed militia in Iraq: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an Israeli Princeton doctoral student who went missing in March was kidnapped in Iraq by an Iran-backed militia.

Iraq June 30

Thousands of protesters rally across Iraq for a 2nd day to condemn the burning of a Quran in Sweden

Protests continued for a second day in Iraq over the burning of a Quran in Sweden. Some called on Iraqi authorities to expel the Swedish ambassador.

Media June 29

USA Today omits Biden’s viral ‘losing the war in Iraq’ gaffe from coverage of remarks about Putin

USA Today didn't include President Biden’s latest blunder in its coverage, ignoring a claim that Russia's Vladimir Putin is currently "losing the war in Iraq."

Iraq June 28

Biden tells reporters Putin is 'clearly losing the war in Iraq' in latest gaffe: 'Totally lost the plot'

President Biden was blasted on Twitter after saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin is losing the "war in Iraq."

Iraq June 26

Iraqi residents turn to natural remedies as health care becomes unaffordable

Residents in Iraq are struggled to afford pharmaceutical products. The high costs of prescriptions have caused many residents to turn to natural remedies as a cheaper alternative.

Air Force June 22

Elite Air Force operators brace for uncertain future as Pentagon pulls plug on A-10 Warthog fleet

The U.S. Air Force will cut personnel assigned to its elite Tactical Air Control Party career field nearly in half as the service looks to continue retiring the A-10 Warthog.