Iran’s ability to deploy militias to attack the American Embassy, with Iraqi support, made clear how much power it wields in Iraq.
Author: FALIH HASSAN and ALISSA J. RUBIN
Iraq’s New Election Law Draws Much Criticism and Few Cheers
Iraq’s Parliament voted to overhaul the country’s election laws in a bid to reduce the power of political parties. But many protesters, who had called for just such a change, were not impressed.
Protesters Killed and Cleric’s House Bombed in Deepening Iraqi Chaos
It remained unclear who killed a dozen protesters and bombed the home of the antigovernment cleric Moktada al-Sadr remained.
Iraqi Protesters Cheer Victory Over Iran, at Least on the Soccer Field
The police and the politicians joined protesters in celebrating Iraq’s defeat of Iran in a World Cup qualifying match. Tensions between the countries are running high.
‘Just Give Us a Country’: Thousands in Iraq Protest Corruption
At least 14 people have been confirmed dead after people took to the streets to express frustration about poor public services, graft and unemployment.
ISIS Official Known for Caging Foes Is Captured by Iraq
The captured operative was a midlevel official best known for having paraded captured Kurdish soldiers in cages.