Baghdad defends advantages of Iraq-Jordan agreement from critics

Iraq's recent agreement to exchange Iraqi discounted oil with imported goods from Jordan free of customs fees has stirred the outrage of Iraqis.

Iraq

Iraq bulks up border presence as IS escapees try to enter

Iraqi forces have sent reinforcements to the border area and are engaging in nightly artillery strikes on IS positions in eastern Syria ahead of an expected US pullout in the near future.

Iraq

Yazidis divided over selection of new leader

After the death of the spiritual leader of the Yazidi sect in Iraq and the world, differences come up over the selection of his successor.

Iraq

Murder of Iraqi novelist stirs fear, outrage

A popular Iraqi writer was killed by unknown gunmen, stoking already rampant fears of violence among educated Iraqis.

Iraq

New generation of Iraqi archaeologists follows in mentor's footsteps

Iraq's young archaeologists are remembering their inspiration and frequent mentor Lamia Gailani, who worked hard to restore her country's lost heritage and encourage new scientists to explore the field.

Iraq

Revolution at 40: Have Iranian regional policies come full circle?

Forty years after the Islamic Revolution, the shah’s view of Iran and its role in the region is paradoxically echoed in the foreign policy debate by those with a more revolutionary perspective.

Legacy: Gulf

Russia is 'clear eyed' about its Mideast policy

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin discusses the results of his latest tour around the Middle East and Russia’s vision for key regional issues, including Israeli-Iranian frictions, Idlib and the buffer zone in Syria.

Iraq

Conflict over Shiite and Sunni endowments erupts in Mosul

Sunni Endowments in Mosul complain about Shiite domination over the Sunni religious sites in the city.

Iraq

Riyadh woos Iraqis with security talks, economic projects

Saudi Arabia is working to reconcile with Iraq to reduce Iranian influence in the country.

Saudi Arabia

Launch of Saudi news channel sparks controversy among Iraqis

The announcement by Saudi media group MBC that it will launch a new TV channel — MBC Iraq — aimed at the Iraqi public has been met with a number of swift and angry responses, sparking defense of the station.

Saudi Arabia

Iranian opposition unwelcome at Pompeo’s anti-Iran bash

Iranian opposition gets left out of meeting on Iran taking place in Poland next week.

Legacy: Gulf

How US sanctions could be boosting Iran's presence in Iraq

Reimposed US sanctions have encouraged an active Iranian geo-economic agenda in neighboring Iraq, a profitable market where Tehran can ease the pressure coming from Washington.

Iraq