President Barzani is visiting Baghdad to hold talks with the Coordination Framework regarding the formation of a new government.

The 85th anniversary of the British invasion of Baghdad during World War II is marked, recalling how Great Britain fought the pro-German regime in Iraq to defend its colonial interests in a brief but crucial conflict.

Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have recently been attacking Americans and U.S. sites in Iraq, increasing pressure on Iraq to distance itself from Iran.

Baghdad is facing criticism for imposing an 'unscientific' cap on wheat purchases from farmers in the Kurdistan region, sparking economic tensions.

The embassy urged US citizens in Iraq to leave as soon as possible, noting that future attacks from Iran-backed Iraqi militias are possible.

Two people were killed and several others wounded in aerial attacks that occurred in Baghdad, Iraq.

The US Embassy in Iraq has urged American citizens to leave the country due to the threat of attacks in Baghdad.

Iran-aligned groups operating from Iraq have launched cross-border attacks on Gulf nations, leading to joint Arab condemnation and highlighting Baghdad's inability to control armed proxies on its territory.

Relations between the United States and Iraq face a serious test after an attack on a military clinic in western Iraq killed seven security personnel, with Baghdad calling it a "heinous crime" and summoning a US diplomat, while the US denies attacking Iraqi soldiers.

A pro-Iranian militia in Iraq has released a video purportedly showing drone strikes on a US facility, including a radar and a Black Hawk helicopter, located within the international airport in Baghdad.

The Iraqi Prime Minister announced an accelerated termination of the US-led coalition's mission, signaling a shift in Iraq's security strategy. This move aims to strengthen Baghdad's sovereignty and reduce the influence of pro-Iranian militias.

The Peshmerga ministry has called on the Iraqi government in Baghdad to take action against terrorist groups that are reportedly attacking the Kurdistan region.

Security officials reported that a US center at Baghdad airport was targeted by overnight attacks.

A U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad was reportedly hit by a drone attack, leading to smoke and fire at the compound.

A drone attack by 'outlaw groups' targeted the Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad, killing one police officer. The Iraqi government has confirmed the attack.

A fire erupted at a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport after a strike, with a pro-Iranian militant group claiming responsibility.

A pro-Iran Iraqi group announced a conditional pause on attacks targeting the US embassy, following earlier drone strikes on the US logistics center at Baghdad International Airport.

Iraq resumes limited oil exports via Turkey  The Daily Star

The United States has reportedly ordered all its embassies and diplomatic missions globally to review security measures following an attack on the embassy in Baghdad during the war with Iran.

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq has reached an agreement with the federal government in Baghdad to resume oil exports through a pipeline to Turkey, destined for the port of Ceyhan. This decision comes amidst concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.

Erbil and Baghdad have successfully reached an agreement regarding oil exports, signaling a resolution to a long-standing dispute.

Security source says US embassy struck as explosions heard in Baghdad  The Straits Times

Four people died in air strikes in Baghdad on Tuesday, AFP reported.

Drones, rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iraq's capital, Baghdad, experienced drone and rocket attacks on Monday evening and Tuesday morning. It is currently unclear whether Iran or a militant group was responsible for the strikes.

Drones, rockets fired at US Embassy in Baghdad, security sources say  The Straits Times

The US Embassy in Baghdad was hit by missiles, with videos showing fire and smoke. A drone also fell on a nearby hotel, causing a fire. The embassy has announced a halt to its operations and urged Americans in Iraq to leave the country.

A powerful explosion rocked Baghdad, Iraq, with smoke visible near the heavily fortified Green Zone, according to international news networks.

Iraq has been cut off from trade via the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran has developed over the last two weeks.

Five wounded in rocket attack on Baghdad airport - Iraqi authorities  Jordan Times

Iraq warned on Sunday that drone attacks near Baghdad airport threatened the security of the nearby prison housing Islamic State group suspects recently brought from Syria.

Repeated strikes occurring near a Baghdad prison have prompted the Ministry to raise security concerns.

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was attacked overnight. Israeli strikes continued to hit the capitals of Iran and Lebanon, as Iran refused to relinquish control over a vital oil route.

Explosions rock Baghdad as security sources say US embassy attacked  Arab News

Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, who have been targeting the Kurdistan Region with drones and missiles, were likely behind a drone attack that killed a French soldier.

Türkiye’s Embassy in Baghdad has issued a warning to its citizens, advising them to avoid non-essential travel to Iraq due to rapidly deteriorating security conditions in the country.

US embassy in Baghdad hit by strike as Trump says military targets 'obliterated' on Iran's key oil island  the-star.co.ke

Baghdad has granted permission for Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) officers in Kirkuk to carry pistols, a move that could impact local security dynamics.

A member of the Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Units) alliance was killed in an early morning airstrike that targeted his vehicle in eastern Baghdad, according to Iraqi security sources.

The phrase 'Mission Accomplished' from April 9, 2003, when Saddam Hussein's statue fell in Baghdad, is now seen as a haunting symbol for the ongoing war in Iran, representing regime change.

Iraq's Prime Minister Sudani stated that Iraq supports Iran's security and sovereignty but considers attacks from Iraqi territory a violation of sovereignty, undermining Baghdad's efforts to end the war and return to dialogue.

Germany has announced the withdrawal of staff from its Baghdad embassy, citing growing safety concerns in the region.

A US diplomatic facility near Baghdad International Airport and targets in Erbil were attacked with rockets and unmanned aerial vehicles, according to Iraqi police sources.

Polish nationals were detained in Baghdad for identity verification purposes, with the interior ministry clarifying it was not for espionage.

Iraq should not be used as a base for attacks against neighboring countries, the central government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) said in a statement on Friday, after...

Baghdad is on high alert following a series of security incidents, prompting the US diplomatic mission to issue an urgent directive for its citizens to leave Iraq.

Erbil, Iraq, witnessed drone attacks on a US military base and a hotel Wednesday. Near Baghdad International Airport, another drone was intercepted, with no reported casualties or damage. These incidents follow a pattern of increased targeting of US military sites in the region amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with Iran-aligned militias vowing to continue their action

Iraqi security forces confiscated nine rockets and their launch platform that were prepared to attack Baghdad International Airport.

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad told Americans to shelter in place due to violent protests and rising security threats.

Telegram channels and social media platforms close to pro-Iran armed groups called on people to take part in the protests

Protesters try to storm Baghdad zone housing US embassy: AFP  Kuwait Times

Oman suspends flights to and from Baghdad amid US, Israeli strikes on Iran  Khaleej Times

The US issued a Friday ultimatum to Baghdad: form a government without Iranian influence or face sanctions. Washington specifically targeted the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki for Prime Minister.

The Italian Ambassador to Baghdad, Niccolò Fontana, undertook an institutional mission in southern Iraq to confirm strengthening ties.

President Barzani is slated to visit Baghdad on Monday, a trip expected to involve discussions on key regional issues and bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Iraqi federal government.

A shift in the US budget will centralize aid in Baghdad, leading to a reduction in direct support for Kurdish forces in Iraq.

The US has suspended dollar deliveries to Baghdad and military cooperation programs, hoping to compel Iraq to dismantle pro-Iranian militias accused of recent attacks.

Esmail Qaani, head of Iran's IRGC Quds Force, reportedly visited Baghdad to meet with Shi'ite political and militia leaders, discussing Iraq's next prime minister and the future of Shi'ite militias amidst US sanctions.

Two decades after the 2003 US invasion, Baghdad continues to struggle with destruction and economic stagnation, serving as a cautionary reflection for Tehran.

The United States has summoned Iraq's ambassador following a drone strike on a diplomatic facility located in Baghdad.

Former A-10 pilot Kim 'KC' Campbell recounts her experience of being struck by a missile over Baghdad and emphasizes how SERE training and the will to survive prepare US airmen for life-or-death scenarios.

International concern is growing over the abduction of American journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, who remains missing for a third day, prompting authorities to race against time to locate the experienced reporter known for covering war zones.

The US embassy in Baghdad has issued a warning regarding potential attacks in the city, advising caution to its personnel and citizens.

Seven soldiers were killed in a new airstrike in Iraq, prompting Baghdad to summon the US envoy over the "heinous" incident and announce an appeal to the United Nations, denouncing the attacks as violations of international law.

Iraqi groups affiliated with Iran have released video footage confirming FPV drone attacks that breached defenses inside the US Victory Base in Baghdad, striking a radar system.

Three airstrikes hit areas south of Iraq's capital, Baghdad, with local authorities reporting that the targets were fighters from the former paramilitary coalition Hashed al-Shaabi.

Security officials report that overnight attacks have targeted a US center located at Baghdad airport.

An attack on an intelligence building in Baghdad has resulted in one fatality.

A drone attack struck the headquarters of the Iraqi intelligence service in Baghdad, resulting in the death of an officer. Authorities have described the incident as a terrorist act carried out by rogue groups and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.

An officer was killed in a drone strike that occurred near the Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad.

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque recorded his journey on the long road from Amman to Baghdad.

An Iraqi pro-Iran group has announced a five-day halt to its attacks on the US embassy in Baghdad, a temporary de-escalation in tensions.

Fires have broken out in Baghdad’s Green Zone after a drone swarm, purportedly launched by Iran-aligned groups.

Attacks on the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, have continued with drone and missile strikes, leading to a large fire within the embassy complex following a series of initial impacts.

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed that some Italian military personnel were evacuated from Baghdad Monday night after a series of Iranian drone strikes caused damage but no injuries, amidst the ongoing Iran war.

Baghdad has accused the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of blocking oil exports and is urging an immediate resumption of operations.

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Security sources also ​earlier said two Katyusha rockets ⁠were fired at the ⁠U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

AFP journalists reported hearing a second loud explosion in Baghdad, indicating a potential security incident in the Iraqi capital.

Loud explosions have been reported near the US embassy in Baghdad, triggering alarm sirens in the area.

President Barzani has called for dialogue between Erbil and Baghdad amidst escalating crises and an ongoing oil dispute.

Baghdad Airport has been targeted by a missile attack.

Yanar Mohammed, a prominent voice in the fight for women's rights in Iraq, who had received multiple death threats, was shot dead outside her home in northern Baghdad.

A drone attack targeted a military base at Baghdad International Airport late Saturday night, according to security officials cited by AFP...

The United States Embassy in Baghdad, in an updated security alert, has told all its citizens to leave Iraq immediately.

A rocket attack hit the US embassy in Baghdad, and thick smoke rose from the building. Part of the building's air defense system is destroyed, according to sources.

The semi-official Iranian news agency Fars reported that at least 15 explosions echoed with thick smoke rising above Harg Island.

Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that at least 15 explosions echoed with thick smoke rising above Harg Island. It states

Powerful explosions shook Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, in the early morning hours, with at least two people injured when a projectile struck a home in the city center.

The US State Department and the American embassy in Baghdad issued an urgent warning that Iran or its affiliated groups may target oil facilities and hotels in Iraq.

President Barzani condemns attack on UAE consulate in Erbil, urges Baghdad to take action  rudaw.net

Germany has temporarily relocated staff from its embassy in Baghdad due to increased security risks, though the embassy remains accessible with limited consular services.

Iraq is caught between two allies as the Trump administration pressures Iraqi leaders to distance themselves from Iran.

A military base at Baghdad airport, which hosts a US diplomatic facility, was targeted by a drone attack on Friday night, according to Iraqi sources.

Mohammed, who co-founded and directed the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq, was rushed to hospital where she perished from her wounds, according to local reports and Amnesty International.

The US Embassy in Baghdad issued a warning on Wednesday, advising its citizens to immediately depart from Iraq amidst escalating tensions in the region.

Christian bloc condemns attacks on Kurdistan Region, urges Baghdad to protect sovereignty  rudaw.net

The United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Iran on Saturday, sparking a regional escalation The post US/Israel-Iran War: Security forces disperse protesters in Baghdad appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Iraqi militia claims drone attack targeting US troops in Baghdad Arab News

US government buildings in Karachi and Baghdad targeted by crowds after killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei At least 22 people are dead following pro-Iran demonstrations in Pakistan that have seen hundreds of people march on the US consulate in Karachi. Security forces in Iraq have also fired teargas at protesters who tried to storm the US embassy in Baghdad. As anger boiled over after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a crowd of demonstrators in Karachi c...

Demonstrators attempted to storm the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, following the killing of individuals by American forces. Reports indicate there are fatalities and injuries.

Protesters, some of whom were waving flags of pro-Iranian armed groups, threw stones at security forces protecting the site.

An Iraqi official has confirmed that Baghdad will not extradite ISIS fighters before they face trial within Iraq.

Kyiv is reportedly coordinating with Baghdad in an effort to prevent the recruitment of Iraqi citizens into the Russian army, according to the Ukrainian Ambassador.

Iraq has inaugurated its first AI-powered museum in Baghdad, dedicated to documenting the Ottoman period in the country.

Turkish Airlines has announced its plans to resume flights to Erbil and Baghdad starting in May.

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad on March 31, has been released and expressed gratitude on social media to those who worked for her freedom.

The "Baghdad Boys" of Kisumu, a group whose activities often blurred the lines between politics and violence, reflect on how they differed from today's gangs.

The kidnapping of Shelly Kittleson has highlighted the ongoing influence of PMF-affiliated forces in Iraq, which have been involved in attacks against US personnel since October 2023.

Abu al-Hasan 'Ali ibn Nafi', known as Ziryab, was a polymath from the East who significantly reshaped the cultural fabric of Europe. His influence predates modern concepts of lifestyle influencers, transforming culture from Baghdad to Al-Andalus.

After months of disputes, authorities in Erbil and Baghdad have reached a deal regarding the implementation of the ASYCUDA customs system.

Erbil and Baghdad have reached an agreement to unify customs procedures across all border crossings, a step aimed at streamlining trade and cooperation.

A drone attack was carried out today on a US supply center located within the Baghdad International Airport area in Iraq's capital.

The Farnesina, Italy's foreign ministry, announced it is closely following the case of Shelly Kittleson, a Rome-based American journalist who was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday.

Iraq has condemned any "aggression, targeting" of Gulf states and Jordan, a day after these countries issued a joint statement demanding Baghdad take measures.

US airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq are reportedly continuing, with a recent attack on a military site in Anbar killing seven soldiers and wounding 13. Iraq's Prime Minister al-Sudani has threatened confrontation and response, calling the attacks violations of Iraqi sovereignty.

Eight overnight strikes targeted a US diplomatic and logistical center at Baghdad International Airport, according to a senior Iraqi security official, amidst ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Several waves of departures from the US facility occurred on Saturday from the airport.

The US diplomatic and logistics complex at Baghdad International Airport was reportedly subjected to eight attacks last night, according to an Iraqi security official.

A drone strike targeted the headquarters of Iraq’s National Intelligence Service on Saturday morning in Baghdad’s Mansour district, just meters from the Moroccan Embassy.

The Iraqi government has confirmed that an attack occurred this morning on the intelligence headquarters located in central Baghdad.

Outlaw groups launched a drone attack on the headquarters of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service in central Baghdad, resulting in the death of an Iraqi army officer.

Hungarian soldiers serving in the NATO mission in Iraq have returned home after NATO member states decided to withdraw all troops stationed in Baghdad due to the escalating situation with Iran.

Baghdad has been seeking a deal to move oil through the Kurdistan Region to Turkey, but the Kurds want Iraq to lift the trade embargo it has imposed on the territory.

Prime Minister Barzani and a US envoy have discussed regional developments and the oil export agreement between Erbil and Baghdad.

Rocket and drone attacks have resumed targeting the US embassy in Baghdad, indicating ongoing security challenges and regional tensions.

Iran-backed militias have attacked Baghdad airport and a nearby prison holding thousands of ISIS supporters, including three Swiss nationals, prompting a warning from Iraq's Ministry of Justice.

A missile attack struck a residence in Baghdad during the early hours, resulting in the deaths of at least four people, including Iranian advisors, according to Iraqi security sources.

Rockets and at least five drones were launched at the US embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday from areas around the city, Iraqi security sources said, describing the attack as the most intense since the beginning...

The Al-Rasheed Hotel, located in the center of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, was attacked by a drone. Foreign media reported this, citing sources in the Iraqi security service.

AEGEAN is proceeding with additional flight cancellations to and from Tel Aviv, Erbil, Baghdad, Beirut, Dubai, Riyadh, and Amman, with some cancellations extending until the evening of April 19, 2026.

Baghdad has announced its intention to export oil to Turkey directly, bypassing the Kurdistan Region.

Iraqi authorities reported that five people were injured in a rocket attack on Baghdad International Airport, which houses a US diplomatic facility. This incident is part of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has accused Baghdad of distorting facts regarding Iraqi oil exports through the Kurdistan pipeline, highlighting an ongoing dispute over energy resources.

Iraq has issued a warning that recent attacks near Baghdad's airport are jeopardizing the security of a prison where Islamic State members are held.

Rising tensions in Iraq as attacks shake Baghdad  Tehran Times

A video geolocated by CNN shows smoke and flames rising from a building near the US Embassy complex in Baghdad after a rocket strike on a helipad within the compound.

Reports indicate that a US air defense station located at the embassy in Baghdad has been targeted, suggesting a security incident.

An American airstrike in eastern Baghdad, Iraq, killed a member of the Hashd al-Shaabi, an Iran-linked paramilitary force.

Explosions rock Baghdad, PMF member reported killed  rudaw.net

The United States Embassy in Baghdad has issued a warning to its citizens in Iraq regarding the danger of kidnappings.

Kurdish blocs in Baghdad warn gov't silence over attacks on Kurdistan Region ‘direct threat’ to entire Iraq  rudaw.net

U.S. diplomatic facility in Baghdad hit by suspected retaliatory drone strike amid State Department warnings for Americans to leave Middle East countries due to Iran conflict escalation.

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Kuwait has informed Iraq that some attacks targeting the Gulf state have originated from Iraqi territory and has requested Baghdad to intervene.

Katyusha rockets hit the United States embassy in Baghdad on Saturday, while air raid sirens sounded in the area, according to sources.

An Iranian attack targeted a US military base located near Baghdad International Airport.

The US Embassy in Baghdad has called on Americans in Iraq to leave the country as soon as possible.

Video footage shows an explosion occurring near Baghdad International Airport in Iraq's capital.

American businesses in Baghdad face closure amid US-Iran war  rudaw.net

A female activist from the Organization for Women's Freedom in Iraq was shot dead by two armed men on a motorcycle outside her home in Baghdad.

Iraqi riot police fired warning shots and tear gas to disperse pro-Iran protesters near the US embassy in Baghdad.

Angry Iraqi protesters clashed with security forces near the US Embassy in Baghdad on Saturday evening, according to AFP journalists.

In the Iraqi capital Baghdad, protesters tried to storm the fortified Green Zone, where the US embassy is located, in response to the killing of Iran's supreme leader, CNN reports.

Supporters of the Iranian regime and demonstrators gathered near Baghdad's Green Zone, attempting to breach its perimeter amidst scenes of tension.

A traffic incident on the Fallujah-Baghdad road has resulted in the deaths of at least 13 people.

Baghdad’s additional customs fees on Kurdistan-plated vehicles cripple the market  rudaw.net