Iraq on low boil in anticipation of renewed protests

The crisis in Syria has only made Iraq’s problems worse.

Iraq

Civil society activists and journalists leave Baghdad in fear of being arrested

In the wake of protests, civil society activists and journalists are leaving Baghdad after hearing the Iraqi government is preparing to arrest them.

Iraq

Families of Sadr City ‘martyrs’ say protests will resume

Families and friends of the dozens of protesters from Baghdad’s Sadr City killed in the recent protests say they doubt reforms announced by the prime minister will significantly affect the current situation. They warn that protests will continue unless they see real change.

Iraq

Pentagon to stay in Islamic State fight from Iraq

The Pentagon expects to fight the Islamic State from Iraq, a senior defense official said today, as American troops are set to leave northern Syria under pressure from a deepening Turkish offensive.

Iraq

Will Arbaeen observance bring peace or protests in Iraq?

As the Arbaeen pilgrimage is about to start in Iraq, authorities fear demonstrators will launch new protests.

Iraq

Is Turkey able to handle influx of Islamic State prisoners?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey can take custody of Islamic State prisoners at a time when every other country avoids the repatriation of their own citizens. But there are serious questions as to whether Turkey can handle the situation.

Iraq

Sistani calls for justice as Iraqi protesters bleed

Iraq's top Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani condemned the government for the bloodshed in the recent protests, supporting the protesters' demands.

Iraq

How far will Egypt go to defend Syria?

Egypt has been spearheading efforts to halt Turkey's offensive in Syria and hosted an emergency Arab League meeting, but is this enough?

Egypt

Sunnis support protests in Iraq, yet fear involvement

Sunnis have been quiet during the recent protests in Iraq, but not because they aren't suffering along with their Shiite countrymen.

Iraq

The Aramco attack and the rise of nonstate actors

The attack against Saudi Arabia's Aramco facility points to a crucial change on how one traditionally understands armed conflict in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia

How will US troop withdrawal from northern Syria affect Iraq?

The US troop withdrawal from northeastern Syria could lead to catastrophic consequences for Syrian Kurds while strengthening the Islamic State and destabilizing Iraq.

Iraq

Abdul Mahdi pressured into staying in office

Political parties behind Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi pressure him to not resign.

Iraq