How the war in Iraq unintentionally helped stabilise Bosnia
Back in March 2003, George W Bush’s “coalition of the willing” launched an invasion of Iraq, the consequences of which reverberate to this day. The…
Iraq War
Iraq orders seizure of Saddam-era officials’ assets to legalize earlier takeovers
The Iraqi government has issued a decree ordering the seizure of property and assets that belonged to Saddam Hussein and the officials who served under…
Iraq MPs demand timetable for foreign troop withdrawal
BAGHDAD, March 1, (RTRS): Iraq’s parliament demanded on Thursday that the government set a timeline for the withdrawal of foreign troops stationed in the country…
Iraq opposed to to U.S. base transfer from Turkey to Kurdistan
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) Iraq is opposed to the rumored United States intentions to transfer its military base in Turkey to Kurdish areas in Iraq or Syria,…
Abadi: We know Iran has fears, but Iraq’s interests are No. 1
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi reiterated that there will be no foreign military bases in Iraq, emphasizing countries have offered “quality”…
In Iraq, Hezbollah’s Got U.S. Tanks, and Washington Wants Them Back
Pro-Iranian militias in Iraq got their hands on at least nine high-tech, U.S.-made M-1 tanks as early as 2015, the U.S. government acknowledged earlier this month. Along with the…
Iraq will receive new batch of F-16 fighter jets next year: US Air Force
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan 24) – Iraq will receive a new batch of F-16 fighter jets over the course of next year, US Air Force…
NATO to create formal training mission in Iraq
BRUSSELS — NATO has agreed to organize a formal military training mission in Iraq to “project stability” in the Middle East, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced Thursday….
Kuwait to give $2 billion in loans, investments for Iraq
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait’s ruling emir said on Wednesday that his oil-rich nation will give $1 billion in loans and $1 billion in direct investments…
Iraq needs $88.2 billion for reconstruction: minister
Iraq is reportedly seeking $88.2 billion (A$112b) to rebuild after its war with the Islamic State. Iraq needs $88.2 billion (A$112b) to rebuild after years of…