The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iraq/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:15:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iraq | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iraq/ 32 32 Powerful Iran-backed militias claim they’ll start handing in weapons to Iraqi authorities https://www.timesofisrael.com/powerful-iran-backed-militias-claim-theyll-start-handing-in-weapons-to-iraqi-authorities/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:21:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835361 Announcements by Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Imam Ali Brigades come as Iraq's recently elected PM has made establishment of state monopoly on arms a key focus, facing pressure from US

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]]> Israel built two covert military bases in Iraq to support Iran strikes – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-built-two-covert-military-bases-in-iraq-to-support-iran-strikes-report/ Sun, 17 May 2026 16:29:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3825382 NYT says Israel built first base in country in late 2024; this year, Israel built another installation there; Iraqi soldier and civilian killed to protect the secret

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]]> Iraq seeking assistance from IMF and World Bank after oil income slashed by Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-seeking-assistance-from-imf-and-world-bank-after-oil-income-slashed-by-iran-war/ Fri, 15 May 2026 07:21:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824015 Talks commenced during global lenders' meeting in Washington last month, and are expected to be finalized once a new government assumes power in Baghdad, officials say

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]]> Saudi warplanes struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq during war, sources say https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-warplanes-struck-iran-backed-militias-in-iraq-during-war-sources-say/ Thu, 14 May 2026 00:30:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3823010 Riyadh said to have targeted sites near the kingdom's northern border from which drone and missiles were launched at Gulf states; Kuwait also said to have fired on Iraq

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]]> Israel said to have built secret base in Iraqi desert to support Iran air campaign https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-to-have-built-secret-base-in-iraqi-desert-to-support-iran-air-campaign/ Sat, 09 May 2026 21:37:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3819876 According to Wall Street Journal, Israeli troops launched airstrikes against Iraqi forces who nearly discovered the airbase in early March; at the time, Iraq blamed US for the strikes

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]]> US journalist in Iraq freed one week after she was kidnapped by Kataeb Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-journalist-kidnapped-in-iraq-freed-one-week-after-kidnapping-by-kataeb-hezbollah/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:31:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3797232 Freelance reporter Shelly Kittleson had been held in Baghdad, says source, and was ordered to 'leave the country immediately' after being released by Iran-backed militia

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]]> 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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]]> US-Israeli plan for Kurdish invasion of Iran reportedly collapsed amid leaks, distrust https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-israeli-plan-for-kurdish-invasion-of-iran-reportedly-collapsed-amid-leaks-distrust/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:01:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790143 Mossad hoped ground campaign could ignite wider rebellion, but after plan was leaked, Iran bolstered defenses and regional US allies lobbied Trump to call it off, report says

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]]> Airstrikes kill 15 Iran-backed troops in Iraq, targeting HQ and leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/airstrikes-kill-15-iran-backed-troops-in-iraq-targeting-hq-and-leader/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:38:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3786032 Popular Mobilization Forces head Falih al-Fayadh was not present when his residence was hit; command headquarters in Anbar was targeted while personnel were on duty there

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]]> One killed in Abu Dhabi as Iran keeps up strikes on beleaguered Gulf states https://www.timesofisrael.com/one-killed-in-abu-dhabi-as-iran-keeps-up-strikes-on-beleaguered-gulf-states/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:06:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779918 Drones again intercepted over US embassy in Baghdad overnight; UAE briefly shuts airspace due to incoming fire, while Saudi Arabia, Qatar report successful interceptions

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]]> Iran fires 7 more missile salvos at Israel, attacks Gulf; IDF launches ‘extensive’ strikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-fires-7-more-missile-salvos-at-israel-attacks-gulf-idf-launches-extensive-strikes/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3778332 At least eight injured in missile attacks as cluster munitions cause widespread damage; IRGC threatens to 'pursue and kill' Netanyahu; US orders evacuations from Oman, Iraq

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]]> US urges citizens to leave Iraq after attack on embassy in Baghdad https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-urges-citizens-to-leave-iraq-after-attack-on-embassy-in-baghdad/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:18:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3778181 Security officials say embassy complex was struck by a drone after strikes killed three members of Iran-backed Kataeb Hezbollah and reportedly wounded its leader

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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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]]> Despite threats from Trump, parliamentary majority in Iraq backs Maliki as PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-threats-from-trump-parliamentary-majority-in-iraq-backs-maliki-as-pm/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 22:11:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745548 Coordination Framework, country's main Shiite alliance, says decision on Iraq's leader should be 'free from foreign interference' after US president vowed to cut support if Maliki returns

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]]> Iraq says it will start legal proceedings against ISIS detainees moved from Syria https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-says-it-will-start-legal-proceedings-against-isis-detainees-moved-from-syria/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:50:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3739684 Thousands of detainees from jihadist group are being transferred in US operation, in wake of fighting in Syria between government forces and Kurds

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