The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/green-zone/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Green Zone | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/green-zone/ 32 32 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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]]> Protesters try to storm Baghdad Green Zone over apparent burning of Quran in Denmark https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-try-to-storm-baghdad-green-zone-over-apparent-burning-of-quran-in-denmark/ Sat, 22 Jul 2023 11:34:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3056309 Crowd tries to enter heavily fortified area following reports a Danish ultranationalist group burned a copy of holy book outside the Iraqi Embassy in Copenhagen

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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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]]> Shiite cleric’s supporters heed call to leave streets after deadly Iraq unrest https://www.timesofisrael.com/shiite-clerics-supporters-heed-call-to-leave-streets-after-deadly-iraq-unrest/ Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:32:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2827752 Military ends nationwide curfew, Iran reopens border with neighbor as calm returns, though year-long political impasse between pro-Tehran and nationalist camps still unresolved

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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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]]> Iran shuts border with Iraq after 20 killed in violence over Sadr’s resignation https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-shuts-border-with-iraq-after-20-killed-in-violence-over-sadrs-resignation/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:54:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2826970 Closure comes as millions of Iranians were expected to visit Shiite sites in neighboring country as part of annual pilgrimage; Iran, Kuwait urge citizens to avoid travel to Iraq

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]]> Shelling targets Baghdad’s Green Zone; 15 killed in chaos after Sadr quits politics https://www.timesofisrael.com/shelling-targets-baghdads-green-zone-15-killed-in-chaos-after-sadr-quits-politics/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:10:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2826913 At least 7 shells land in protected quarter housing gov't buildings and diplomatic missions, but unclear who authorized bombing; Shiite cleric's supporters occupy government palace

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]]> Explosion targets Australian diplomats in Baghdad’s Green Zone https://www.timesofisrael.com/explosion-targets-australian-diplomats-in-baghdads-green-zone/ Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:21:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2825171 No injuries reported in attack that comes as Canberra attempts to mediate between warring factions in Iraqi political crisis

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]]> Protesters break into Iraq’s parliament again to prevent Iran-backed government https://www.timesofisrael.com/protesters-break-into-iraqs-parliament-again-to-prevent-iran-backed-government/ Sat, 30 Jul 2022 13:36:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2808485 Followers of powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr vow to occupy building as they persist in their efforts to prevent formation of coalition supported by Tehran

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]]> Four rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad — Iraqi officials https://www.timesofisrael.com/four-rockets-target-us-embassy-in-baghdad-iraqi-officials/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:09:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2683122 Girl and woman said injured as three missiles strike within the embassy perimeter, and fourth hits a nearby school

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]]> Two rockets launched at Baghdad’s Green Zone https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-rockets-launched-at-baghdads-green-zone/ Sun, 19 Dec 2021 01:55:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2668587 Iraqi security source say one projectile was intercepted and fell near the US embassy, while the other landed some 500 meters away

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]]> Iran-backed militia launched drone attack targeting Iraq’s PM — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-backed-militia-launched-drone-attack-targeting-iraqs-pm-report/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 14:39:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2645955&preview=true&preview_id=2645955 Security officials and sources close to militias quoted saying that weapon used to target Mustafa al-Kadhimi was Iranian-made

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]]> Tensions rise in Baghdad after assassination attempt on Iraqi PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/tensions-rise-in-baghdad-after-assassination-attempt-on-iraqi-pm/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 14:30:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2645444&preview=true&preview_id=2645444 7 security guards wounded as Mustafa al-Kadhimi's residence in the capital's Green Zone targeted with armed drones

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]]> After surviving drone assassination attempt, Iraq PM urges ‘calm and restraint’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-pm-urges-calm-and-restraint-after-failed-assassination-attempt/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 02:14:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2645154 'I'm doing fine,' says premier following armed UAV attack on his residence in the Green Zone; US condemns 'apparent act of terrorism'

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]]> Iraqi PM unharmed after armed drone attack on his home — officials https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-pms-home-targeted-by-armed-drone-hes-unharmed-officials/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:34:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2645147 Government says assassination attempt failed, premier in good health; 7 security guards are injured

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