Iraq says Sept. 30 deadline to end international coalition's mission 'final and irreversible'

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said Wednesday that the Sept. 30 deadline for ending the international coalition’s military mission in Iraq and completing the withdrawal of its forces was "final and irreversible."

Iraqi premier postpones Saudi visit following US-Saudi airstrikes

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's planned visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday has been postponed, according to Saudi media on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia, US carry out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq

Iraqi armed group the Popular Mobilization Forces says eight of its members were killed in joint Saudi-US strikes on its headquarters across Iraq, and four others were wounded.

Iraqi official says ‘cells belonging to Ukraine’ carried out bombings in Iraq

Iraq’s national security adviser, Qasim al-Aboudi, has told Dijlah TV that new information points to “Ukrainian interference in Iraq”, with “cells belonging to Ukraine” carrying out bombings against Iraqi government facilities.

Israel build two covert bases in Iraq for Iran war

Israel has been secretary operating two military bases in Iraq for more than a year, The New York Times (NYT) reported, citing sources.

Iraqi presidency condemns attacks on PMF, Kurdish forces

Iraq’s presidency has issued statements condemning separate attacks on PMF and other Kurdish forces in Iraqi territory.

Protesters, police clash near US embassy in Baghdad

Iraqi protesters clashed with security forces near the US embassy in Baghdad, AFP journalists said.

Iraq PM candidate Maliki slams US ‘blatant interference’ after Trump threat

Iraq's main candidate for the premiership Nuri al-Maliki on Wednesday denounced Washington's "blatant interference", after President Donald Trump threatened to end all support to the country if Maliki took the post.

Trump says US will 'no longer help Iraq' if it picks Maliki as PM

President Donald Trump has threatened to end US support for Iraq if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki wins power again.

US military launches new mission to transfer ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq: CENTCOM

The US military has launched a new mission to transfer ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday.

Rubio calls on Iraq to disarm Iran-backed militias in call with Sudani

The top US diplomat on Tuesday called on Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed militias that were undermining Iraq’s sovereignty, the State Department said.

US officials have been told Israel ready to launch operation into Iran, US to partially evacuate embassy in Iraq

US officials have been told that Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran, CBS News reported, citing "multiple sources."

US says supports gas deals with Kurdistan region after Iraq lawsuit

The United States said Tuesday it supported American energy companies’ contracts with Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region after the Iraqi government filed a lawsuit against them.

Iraq returns over 1,900 servicemen who fled Syria during "opposition"’s advance

Iraq’s authorities have handed over to the Syrian side more than 1,900 servicemen who fled the country during the advance of the opposition’s armed formations, the Iraqi Joint Operations Command said in a statement.

Iraq deploys armoured vehicles to border with Syria

Iraq sent armoured vehicles on Monday to reinforce its long border with Syria, in a bid to ease concerns after a surprise offensive in the neighbouring country by Islamist-led terrorists.

Iraq, US agree phased coalition troop pullout

Iraq and the United States have agreed on a phased pullout of the US-led anti-jihadist coalition but have yet to sign a final agreement, the Iraqi defense minister said.

CENTCOM, Iraqi Security Forces Bomb Militants in Iraq killing 15

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it, jointly with Iraqi security forces, eliminated 15 Islamic State* militants in western Iraq.

Iraq army says it downed Turkish drone over northern city

The Iraqi military said it downed a Turkish drone over the northern city of Kirkuk on Thursday, as Ankara kept up its operations against Kurdish militants inside Iraq.

Iraq says announcement on date for end to US-led coalition mission postponed

Iraq’s foreign ministry said on Thursday that an announcement on an end date for the US-led coalition’s mission has been postponed due to the “latest developments.” It did not identify the developments.

End of US Military Presence in Iraq to Be Declared Soon - Tasnim

The foreign minister of Iraq will travel to Washington next month to make a formal announcement about the withdrawal of American military forces from the Arab country, informed sources said.