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Four rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad, say Iraqi officials

The area is home to diplomatic missions and the seat of Iraq's government

Iraq's new parliament holds first session three months after vote

The meeting ushers in what is likely to be a lengthy period of political wrangling among rival groups to choose a new president and prime minister

Reports of Saddam Hussein hiding in hole 'fabricated': Iraqi Interpreter

Reports that US troops captured former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein while he was hiding in an underground hole were fabricated, an Iraqi interpreter who worked with the US military at the time said

Iraq's foreign minister calls for direct Iran-US talks on nuclear deal

While Iraq remains a pillar of Washington's security policy in the region, Iranian-backed militias wield extensive power in the country

Iraq military: 2 rockets strike inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone

Two rockets struck Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, home to the US embassy, causing property damage but no casualties, Iraq's military said

11 killed in flash floods caused by torrential rain in northern Iraq

The death toll from flash floods caused by torrential rain in northern Iraq has risen to 11 on Friday

Iraq's Nov crude exports exceed 98 mn barrels, generate revenue of $7.6 bn

Iraqi Ministry of Oil has said that the country exported 98.19 million barrels of crude oil in November

Iraq refutes reports of US military exit extension, says Dec 31 is deadline

Iraq has denied reports that the US had extended the period of its military presence in Iraq beyond December 31.

UN condemns assassination attempt on Iraqi PM 'in the strongest terms'

The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has condemned "in the strongest terms" the assassination attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi

Iraq says PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi unharmed in drone assassination attempt

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was unharmed in an assassination attempt carried out by a drone targeting his official residence on Sunday, his office said in a statement.

Turkish Parliament ratifies launching cross-border ops in Iraq, Syria

The motion also allowed the deployment of foreign armed forces in Turkey with the principles to be determined by the president.

TVS Motor ties up with Bahwan International to strengthen presence in Iraq

As per the deal, ARATA International FZC, a subsidiary of Bahwan International Group (BIG), will be the new distributor of TVS in Iraq

TVS Motor Company, Bahwan International Group join hands for Iraq market

Building on this partnership, the groups will also explore other avenues of cooperation in Oman and India

Colin Powell, exemplary general stained by Iraq claims, dies

Powell was the first American official to publicly lay the blame for the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida network

Armed drones target Irbil international airport in Iraq near US consulate

Kurdistan's Counter-Terrorism Service said at least two drones carrying explosives targeted the airport. It said the attack did not lead to any casualties

September 11 and the debacle of 'nation-building' in Iraq and Afghanistan

Nation-building in Afghanistan and Iraq was the resurrection of a doctrine that should have been buried after Vietnam.

13 Iraqi police officers killed in ISIS attack, says report

The attack late Saturday on the checkpoint in Satiha village in Kirkuk province also wounded five police. The security official said the clashes with the militants lasted for nearly an hour.

Iraq hosts regional meeting aimed at easing Middle East tensions

Iraq hosts a regional conference Saturday aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East and emphasising the Arab country's new role as mediator.

US lawmakers debate repealing Saddam Hussein-era war measures on Iraq

The Biden administration encouraged lawmakers to repeal an authorisation for military action in Iraq crafted when Saddam Hussein was still alive

United Nations panel pays $600 mn to Kuwait oil firm for invasion by Iraq

The corporation is the sole remaining claimant