Iraq's top court has ignited widespread controversy and uproar after issuing a ruling that recognizes the age of nine as the age of maturity for girls.

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Ashley Pruitt, a Kentucky mother and one of six US service members killed in a plane crash in Iraq, raising over $50,000 to support her family.

Iraq's national football team no longer seeks a postponment of their World Cup play-off match in late March and will travel to Mexico for it at the end of the week in a private plan.

Iraq warned on Sunday that drone attacks near Baghdad airport threatened the security of the nearby prison housing Islamic State group suspects recently brought from Syria.

Iraq will travel to Mexico by private plane for their World Cup play-off despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match amid the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, the country's FA…

Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, who have been targeting the Kurdistan Region with drones and missiles, were likely behind a drone attack that killed a French soldier.

Archaeologists have discovered the lost ancient city of Alexandria on the Tigris in Iraq, founded by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. Its enormous size has surprised researchers.

Baghdad has granted permission for Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officers in Kirkuk to carry pistols, a move that could impact local security dynamics.

Kurdish fighters based in Iraq are enduring drone attacks from Tehran as they declare their readiness to return home and confront the Iranian regime.

Pentagon confirms all 6 crew members dead in Iraq plane crash  CNN

The United States reportedly lost a large aerial refuelling aircraft over Iraq, with visuals of a damaged tail fueling speculation of a midair collision, marking one of the biggest American military hardware losses recently.

British forces based in Iraq shot down two drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

Iraq has expressed anger over recent strikes targeting former militias that are now integrated under government control.

Attacks on oil tankers off the coast of Iraq have resulted in the death of one Indian national, raising concerns about maritime security in the region.

An Iraqi official has called on Australia to take back its citizens who are alleged to be IS fighters, during a meeting with the Australian ambassador.

Nearly 30 PMF fighters killed in western Iraq strikes: Officials  rudaw.net

More than twelve people have been killed in two separate strikes targeting Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) positions in Kirkuk and Anbar, Iraq.

Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war  Reuters

Crew member killed in attack on oil tankers off Iraq  rudaw.net

Initially, it appeared that former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki would become the new prime minister.

Iranian Kurds living in exile in Iraq are reportedly emboldened by attacks on the Iranian regime, with a commander telling NPR his armed opposition group is waiting for a chance to go into Iran.

Footage from Erbil, Iraq, shows multiple drones over the city's airspace and one burning and falling, indicating an interception.

President Barzani chairs high-level security meeting amid regional tensions  rudaw.net

Iraq's oil production has reportedly plunged by 70%, delivering a significant blow to the global oil market.

Iraq Becomes Battleground for U.S. Forces Once Again  WSJ

Iraq has once again become a significant battleground for U.S. forces, highlighting the ongoing military presence and conflicts in the region.

Six people were killed in two separate strikes targeting Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) positions in Kirkuk's Dibis district.

Iraqi PM hails appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei, Iraqi factions vow support  rudaw.net

Iraq to import goods through Kurdistan as Iran war cripples shipping  rudaw.net

Iraq are due to play in a World Cup play-off later this month but are struggling to gather their players together amid the ongoing conflict

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold wants Iraq's World Cup play-off decider to be rescheduled to the week before the tournament to give his side a fair chance of qualifying.

The country is caught between attacks from Iran and its proxies and Americas bases

A drone landed on a BP oil field in Iraq, leading to the evacuation of staff from the facility.

Amera, who was captured by Islamic State in 2014, has published years of unsent letters to her brother Ali, whom she last saw the day IS arrived at their village in northern Iraq.

Several energy companies have begun evacuating their workers from Iraqi oil fields, citing escalating security risks in the region.

Paul Bremer ran Iraq for Bush. His emails show what really happened  The Times

Drones downed over Iraq’s Irbil, debris fell near hotel: security forces  Arab News

US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq  the-star.co.ke

Repeated strikes occurring near a Baghdad prison have prompted the Ministry to raise security concerns.

Rising tensions in Iraq as attacks shake Baghdad  Tehran Times

A ministry statement clarifies that Peshmerga forces are not involved in the regional conflict or any attacks on the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).

US Calls for Americans to Leave Iraq ‘Now’ as Attacks Mount  Bloomberg.com

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed gratitude to the Iraqi Prime Minister for measures taken to ensure the safety and security of French forces stationed in Iraq.

Reports indicate that a US air defense station located at the embassy in Baghdad has been targeted, suggesting a security incident.

Early findings confirm that a US-owned tanker near Iraq was attacked by unmanned boats, raising concerns about maritime security in the region.

Iraqi resistance factions are offering a reward for intelligence on US officials.

The Kurdistan Region has been subjected to nearly 300 drone and missile attacks over a two-week period amidst ongoing regional conflict.

Analysis of the Iraq Wars is being used to provide context and potential lessons for understanding the current conflict involving Iran, drawing parallels in regional dynamics and military strategies.

A $42 million verdict for Iraqi victims of U.S. abuse was upheld on appeal, with damages to be paid by a Virginia contractor that supplied interrogators to the U.S. military after the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

An attack on oil tankers off the coast of Iraq has resulted in one crew member killed, with 38 rescued and a search ongoing for missing individuals.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 12 - The overnight attack on Italy's military base at Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan was deliberate, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Thursday. "Absolutely yes, that is a NATO base and it's also American," Crosetto replied on Tg1, when asked whether last night's attack was a deliberate attack. Crosetto added that Itay's current 141 troops at Erbil were already scheduled to return via vacuation by land, perhaps to Turkey. He said 102 people have already returned to Italy from ...

Two tankers were struck in Iraqi waters south of Basra on Wednesday, with a fire confirmed on board one of the vessels, while a separate cargo ship was hit hours later off the United Arab Emirates…

Oil prices rose despite significant releases from strategic reserves by major economies.

A crew member has been killed in an attack on oil tankers off the coast of Iraq, raising concerns about maritime security and the safety of shipping in the region.

Two foreign tankers were seen ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters after a strike near the al-Faw port.

Iraq has seen attacks from both sides of the conflict: Iran and its proxies on the one side and the US on the other.

Drone attacks on Erbil continue for eleventh consecutive night  rudaw.net

President Barzani condemns attack on UAE consulate in Erbil, urges Baghdad to take action  rudaw.net

Chaldean Patriarch in Iraq, the world resigns  rudaw.net

Iraq coach calls for World Cup playoff to be re-scheduled  standardmedia.co.ke

Iraq is once again becoming a battleground for US forces, indicating renewed military engagement in the region.

Iraq Becomes Battleground for U.S. Forces Once Again  WSJ

UAE condemns ‘cowardly terrorist’ attack on its consulate in Erbil  rudaw.net

Iraq coach Graham Arnold pleaded with FIFA on Monday to postpone his team's intercontinental playoff for the World Cup because many of his players and backroom staff are stranded by the growing Iran…

Players haven’t secured visas for the playoff tournament in Mexico due to foreign embassy closures, and Mr. Arnold is stranded in the United Arab Emirates due to the conflict

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold wants Iraq's World Cup play-off decider to be rescheduled to the week before the tournament to give his side a fair chance of qualifying.

Iraq's oil output has reportedly plunged by 70% as the shipping crisis in the Gulf region deepens, impacting global oil supplies.

Iraqi oil production collapses with Strait of Hormuz blocked by conflict, sources say  Reuters

Iraq is caught between two allies as the Trump administration pressures Iraqi leaders to distance themselves from Iran.

Iraq's ruling coalition rejects country being launchpad for attacks on neighbors  rudaw.net

Emails from Paul Bremer, who ran Iraq for President Bush, have been released, shedding light on the true events and decisions made during the occupation.

Iraq says land crossings open as airspace closure continues  rudaw.net

British journalist John Cantlie, held by ISIS, is believed to have been killed by a coalition strike during the Battle of Mosul.

Oil and gas production in Iraq's northern Kurdish region has been suspended following targeted attacks on energy facilities, the regional government announced.

Iran is also targeting Kurdish opposition groups in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.

More than 110 people killed in Iran’s Kurdistan: Official  Qatar Tribune

Iraq to travel for Mexico’s World Cup playoff despite coach’s call for postponement  The Straits Times

Explosions rock Baghdad as security sources say US embassy attacked  Arab News

Iraq to arrange ‘special flights’ for nationals stranded in Egypt, India amid war  rudaw.net

Hit for the second time since February 28

The Kurdistan Region was reportedly targeted by seven drones on a Saturday, indicating a specific aerial attack incident.

A group of exiled Kurdish fighters based in Iraq has declared their readiness to return home and confront the Iranian regime, even as they face ongoing drone attacks from Tehran.

Peshmerga commander describes Erbil attack that killed French soldier as ‘deeply shocking’  rudaw.net

Archaeologists confirmed the location of Alexandria on the Tigris, a lost city founded by Alexander the Great in Iraq that served as a major ancient trade hub.

US Refuelling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq: Central Command Confirms Incident  Gulf News

British forces based in Iraq shot down two Iranian drones overnight, Defence Secretary John Healey has confirmed.

Yanar Mohammed, a 65-year-old Iraqi women's rights advocate known for establishing safe houses and criticizing repressive institutions, has been killed by gunmen.

Smoke from an explosion near the airport of the city of Erbil in northern Iraq late in the evening of March 11, 2026 A rocket struck an Italian military base in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, during the night, the Italian Ministry of Defense confirmed on Thursday. No casualties were reported. Hungarian soldiers are […] The post Iranian Strike Hits Iraqi Base Hosting Hungarian Troops appeared first on Hungary Today.

The Greek-owned tanker 'Zefyros' was struck by an unknown projectile during a ship-to-ship transfer with the oil tanker Safesea Vishnu at Iraq’s Umm Qasar anchorage.

Iraq has once again become a battleground for the conflicting interests of Tehran and Washington, with a murky conflict breaking out in the country.

Kurdish blocs in Baghdad warn gov't silence over attacks on Kurdistan Region ‘direct threat’ to entire Iraq  rudaw.net

Authorities report that one person was killed and 38 others were rescued following attacks on two oil tankers off the coast of Iraq, with rescue operations still underway.

Iraq has announced an agreement to export Kirkuk oil through the Kurdistan pipeline, a development that could impact regional oil flows and revenues.

Iraq could export Kirkuk oil through Kurdistan pipeline next week: Source  rudaw.net

Sudani and the KDP bloc have rejected the use of Iraq as a launchpad for attacks, emphasizing their stance against regional aggression originating from Iraqi territory.

Iraq neighbours Iran, against which the United States and Israel launched massive strikes on February 28, as well as the Gulf, which the Islamic republic has hit with missile and drone attacks

The Iraqi Prime Minister has dismissed 36 army officers as part of an ongoing anti-corruption drive, a move that reflects efforts to combat graft within the military.

Iraq coach Graham Arnold wants FIFA to intervene to keep his team's World Cup dream alive.

Iraq has once again emerged as a battleground for U.S. forces, indicating a resurgence of military activity and potential conflict in the region.

Within hours of the start of the war, fighter jets, missiles coming from every direction filled Iraq's airspace

The UAE has strongly condemned the targeting of its Consulate General located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Fear of Iraq-based attacks behind Khor Mor halt, not regional war: Official  rudaw.net

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold wants Iraq's World Cup play-off decider to be rescheduled to the week before the tournament to give his side a fair chance of qualifying.

Iraq coach calls for delay to World Cup playoff amid travel shutdown  The Straits Times

Playoff due to take place in Mexico this month Country’s airspace is closed for duration of war Iraq has made a formal request to have the World Cup playoff game postponed after rejecting a proposal from Fifa that the squad should make a 25-hour road journey to Turkey before flying to Mexico to fulfil the fixture. The Guardian revealed last week that the playoff against Bolivia or Suriname, which is scheduled to take place in Monterrey on 31 March, is in doubt after the Iraqi Transport Mini...

Security sources reported a drone strike on a UN building in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah, following another strike on a Kurdish opposition camp nearby that resulted in one death and two injuries.

Iraq says borders protected, denies forces crossing into Iran  rudaw.net

Emails from Paul Bremer, who led the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq under President Bush, are said to reveal new details about his time running the country.