The Iraq Museum has a majestic, world-class collection of ancient art dating back 5,000 years, but it struggles to connect with an audience of younger Iraqis.
Tag: Baghdad (Iraq)
French ISIS Supporters on Death Row in Iraq Ask for Mercy
France is facing criticism from rights advocates that 11 of its citizens and one resident will hang in Iraq for supporting ISIS. Will it try to save them?
France Hands ISIS Suspects to Iraq, Which Sentences Them to Hang
For countries struggling with what to do with their citizens who joined the Islamic State, Iraq offers a solution. But does Iraqi justice meet international standards?
Rocket Hits Green Zone in Baghdad as Tensions Flare Between U.S. and Iran
The nighttime explosion rattled residents, though no one was hurt.
The Tension Between America and Iran, Explained
Here’s what to know about the long-strained relationship that poses the risk of a broader conflict.
Your Thursday Briefing
Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Iraq, Fearing Another U.S. War, Warns Militias Against Provocation
American warnings and threats about Iran echo those before the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Iraqi militias tied to Iran are a concern.
U.S. Orders Partial Evacuation of Embassy in Baghdad
The decision came after the Trump administration warned of an increased threat linked to Iran. Officials in Iraq and elsewhere doubted that such a threat existed.
Baghdad’s Fortified Green Zone Opens to Public After 15 Years
The patch of land in the heart of Iraq’s capital — home to Saddam Hussein’s palaces, the American occupation and Parliament — had become a symbol of alienation.