The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/baghdad/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:34:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Baghdad | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/baghdad/ 32 32 American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad; Iraq says manhunt underway, one detained https://www.timesofisrael.com/american-journalist-kidnapped-in-baghdad-iraq-says-manhunt-underway-one-detained/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:33:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3792446 Footage appears to show freelancer Shelly Kittleson being shoved into car by unknown assailants; US says it 'fulfilled its duty' by warning her of threats against her ahead of time

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]]> Pro-Iran mobs in Pakistan, Iraq try to storm US embassies; at least 8 killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-iran-mobs-in-pakistan-iraq-try-to-storm-us-embassies-at-least-8-killed/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:39:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3765138 Rioters in Karachi climb over main gate, smash windows at American mission, as police fire tear gas; in Baghdad, hundreds clash with security forces outside US diplomatic compound

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]]> Thousands protest in Tehran and the region against Israel’s war on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-protest-in-tehran-and-the-region-against-israels-war-on-iran/ Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:27:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3579653 Demonstrators chant 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel,' burn the two nations' flags, as Iran proxies and other Shiite Muslims rally after noon prayers in Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen

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]]> Resurrecting its past, Iraq’s tiny Jewish community restores a long-forgotten shrine https://www.timesofisrael.com/resurrecting-its-past-iraqs-jewish-community-restores-long-forgotten-shrine/ Wed, 28 May 2025 04:51:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3559947 Ancient tomb of little-known Rabbi Isaac Gaon, revered in the past as a holy site with healing and fertility powers, is repaired after decades of neglect

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]]> Iran-backed Iraqi militias consider disarming amid threats from Trump administration https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-backed-iraqi-militias-consider-disarming-amid-threats-from-trump-administration/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:45:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3519794 Iraqi politician: Talks 'very advanced'; IRGC-linked factions may lay down arms to prevent targeting by US airstrikes, say Iran told them to take whatever decision they deem necessary

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]]> At least 12 arrested in Baghdad after riot at KFC over Israel-Hamas war https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-12-arrested-in-baghdad-after-riot-at-kfc-over-israel-hamas-war/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:50:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3304658 After third attack on Iraqi capital's KFC restaurants in two weeks, local Iran-backed militia Kataeb Hezbollah calls on Iraqis to 'boycott and expel' US brands

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]]> Iraqi police suspect anti-Israel motive behind attacks on KFC outlets in Baghdad https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-police-suspect-anti-israel-motive-behind-attacks-on-kfc-outlets-in-baghdad/ Tue, 28 May 2024 01:12:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3299281 Sources say several suspects arrested over pair of attacks, one of which involved makeshift bomb; fried chicken chain has been named in 'Israel Boycott Guide'

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]]> US drone strike in Baghdad kills senior commander of Iran-backed militia https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-drone-strike-in-baghdad-kills-senior-commander-of-iran-backed-militia/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 21:35:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3219121 Paramilitary officials say 2 other members of Kataeb Hezbollah, which US suspects led deadly attack on American forces, killed in car with Wissam Mohammed 'Abu Bakr' al-Saadi

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]]> US says strike kills pro-Iran militia commander at its HQ in Baghdad https://www.timesofisrael.com/alleged-us-strike-kills-pro-iran-militia-commander-at-its-hq-in-baghdad/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:42:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3193137 PMF leader's vehicle hit, according to US official; paramilitary force says Mushtaq Talib al-Saidi ‘martyred’ in attack

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]]> Rocket barrage targets US embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone https://www.timesofisrael.com/rocket-barrage-targets-us-embassy-in-baghdads-green-zone/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 23:14:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3173885 No injuries, damage reported in attack; Washington says Iran-backed militias likely behind launches; Iraqi PM pans incident, calls on authorities to bring culprits to justice

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]]> Blinken meets Iraqi PM in Baghdad, says attacks on US forces there ‘unacceptable’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/blinken-meets-iraqi-pm-in-baghdad-says-attacks-on-us-forces-there-unacceptable/ Sun, 05 Nov 2023 21:25:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3145442 US top diplomat makes surprise stop in Iraq to discuss Israel-Hamas war, humanitarian needs, issuing statement that Palestinians must not be 'forcibly displaced outside of Gaza'

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]]> Decades after Israel’s Osirak strike, Iraq says it’s seeking civilian nuclear program https://www.timesofisrael.com/decades-after-israels-osirak-strike-iraq-says-its-seeking-civilian-nuclear-program/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:17:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3084934 Military spokesman confirms high-level meeting on developing peaceful program to diversify energy resources for oil-rich country

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]]> Iran, Iraq ink deal for security cooperation over Kurdish border region https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-iraq-ink-deal-for-security-cooperation-over-kurdish-border-region/ Sun, 19 Mar 2023 16:31:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2978233 Agreement comes months after Islamic Republic attacked Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq; Tehran says pact will end 'vicious' attacks by Kurdish groups

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]]> Iraq reopens Baghdad’s Green Zone in bid to ease traffic congestion https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-reopens-baghdads-green-zone-in-bid-to-ease-traffic-congestion/ Sun, 08 Jan 2023 12:42:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2919917 Heavily fortified area in Iraqi capital housing government buildings and the sprawling US Embassy will now have cars passing through for 14 hours a day, but no trucks

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]]> Calm returns to Baghdad as supporters of Iraqi cleric heed call to stand down https://www.timesofisrael.com/calm-returns-to-baghdad-as-supporters-of-iraqi-cleric-heed-call-to-stand-down/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:58:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2827318 Two days of deadly unrest rocked capital after resignation of Muqtada al-Sadr, as larger Iraqi political crisis remains unsolved

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