Iran launched drone attacks against Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq, with multiple explosions reported near the US consulate in Erbil. The strikes mark an escalation of Iranian military action in the region.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has arrived in Iran to meet with President Masoud Pezeshkian. This visit aims to redefine Baghdad's relationship with Tehran and navigate the delicate balance between Washington and Tehran.
Iraq is reportedly balancing its relations with the US and Iran, following separate meetings with former President Trump and the Iranian ambassador. The country has been weakened by Iranian-backed militias with historical ties to the IRGC.
Archaeologists in Iraq's Nineveh have unearthed a rare 2,600-year-old stele depicting an Assyrian king. The artifact has been moved for restoration and in-depth study.
Iraq has signed new agreements with Western oil firms, notably including a deal with Chevron aimed at rebuilding a crucial crude oil pipeline that runs from Iraq's oil-rich Kirkuk region to Baniyas in Syria.
ConocoPhillips is set to acquire a 42% stake in BP's venture supporting the redevelopment of Iraq's supergiant Kirkuk oilfield. This partnership will see the companies collaborate in one of Iraq's oldest oilfields.
BP and ConocoPhillips are set to announce billions of dollars in new investments in Iraq, a move that aligns with U.S. efforts to diminish Iran's influence in the region's energy sector.
An Iraqi militia has threatened to disrupt any future Iraq-Syria oil pipeline, accusing the U.S. of 'stealing our oil,' ahead of a major energy deal between U.S. and Iraqi officials.
Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, the widow of Army Sgt. Michael Swinton, delivered a tribute recalling his death during a controlled demolition of an Iranian drone in Iraq.
An Iranian attack targeted a US military base in Iraq, leading to the activation of Kuwaiti air defenses. This incident occurs as renewed fighting in the region approaches its two-week mark.
Alessio Mamo's photograph depicts Manal, a 12-year-old girl, recovering in a hospital after suffering severe burns from a missile explosion in Iraq. The photographer notes her resilience despite her injuries.
An animated work, 'Flavours of Iraq' (translated from 'Le Parfum d’Irak'), is reviewed for its powerful portrayal of French-Iraqi journalist Feurat Alani's vivid childhood memories of 1980s Baghdad, including anecdotes about his father, a prominent leftist exile.
The Yazidi community continues to carry the trauma of centuries of persecution, including forced conversions and the genocide perpetrated by ISIS, which involved the enslavement of thousands and murder of many more.
US oil firms have signed agreements with Iraq aimed at developing alternative shipping routes, indicating new strategic partnerships in the energy sector.
Iraq's new leader, Ali al-Zaidi, is actively engaging with Washington, aiming to maintain Donald Trump's support while also ensuring he does not alienate long-time ally Tehran.
Chevron and Iraq are developing a plan for a new oil pipeline through Syria to the Mediterranean, aiming to create an alternative route and bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq briefly suspended oil loadings before resuming them after a drone hit an oil tanker at its Basra terminal, though the drone caused no damage or fire.
The Iraqi Prime Minister's visit to the White House to strengthen economic ties comes as Iran-allied groups in Iraq threaten to confront the US, highlighting Iraq's delicate position between the two powers.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is scheduled to make his first official visit to Türkiye on Tuesday, as confirmed by the Turkish Presidency’s Communications Directorate.
Iraq's oil minister stated that agreements signed with U.S. companies during Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to the U.S. are estimated to be worth approximately $200 billion.
Iraq is accelerating plans to construct an oil pipeline to Mediterranean ports in Türkiye and Syria, aiming to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing disruptions.
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated with reports of two oil tankers exploding in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has carried out a ninth day of airstrikes on Iran following the death of a US soldier in Iraq during the destruction of an Iranian drone, with another soldier also reported killed in a separate incident in Iraq.
A stunning 2,600-year-old Assyrian monument, celebrating the architectural feats of King Ashurbanipal, has been unearthed in Nineveh, Iraq, amidst restoration efforts at the Shamash Gate, revealing essential details about Assyria.
Iraq and Syria have signed an agreement to restore an oil pipeline, which could provide an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. This development coincides with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's visit to the U.S. to meet with President Donald Trump.
Iraqi authorities announced the seizure of $19 million in cash and several kilograms of gold jewelry from hideouts reportedly linked to a former oil minister.
Al Jazeera provides a historical overview of the complex relationship between the United States and Iraq. This comes as Iraq's prime minister visits Washington, D.C., seeking to foster deeper economic ties between the two nations.
An analysis suggests that Iraq's prime minister holds the title but lacks substantial power, as Washington's influence reshapes Baghdad's political, security, and economic landscape.