Tens of thousands of pilgrims arrived in the Iraqi city of Karbala on Saturday ahead of Ashoura, the holy day on which Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet ...

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — At least 13 people were killed Tuesday after a bomb left in a garbage can struck Shiites during ceremonies marking Ashoura in a town near the ...

The United States formally ended its occupation of Iraq June 28, handing over power to the Allawi interim government. But the sheer size of its military presence in Iraq 140,000 troops, argue critics, ...

Iraq was in crisis before Israel and Iran started trading blows. Now, it’s next door to a conflict. In the days before Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, the State Department was preparing for ...

Anmar Khalil - AP Jul 6, 2025 Jul 6, 2025 Updated Jul 6, 2025 Iraqi Shiites mark the month of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq, Sunday, July 6, 2025. Muharram commemorates the death of Prophet Muhammed's ...

Islamic State (IS) has been attempting just that, according to more than 20 sources, including security and political officials from Syria, Iraq, the U.S. and Europe, as well as diplomats in the ...

GOP lawmakers push for sanctions on Iraq, citing its subjugation by Iran and the need to halt U.S. aid, highlighting past policy failures and security concerns.

Explosive drone intercepted near Erbil airport in northern Iraq, security statement says. Reuters. Thu, July 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM UTC ...

Italy's Eni is closely monitoring the security situation in Iraq, a spokesperson for the energy group said on Thursday after the United States decided to evacuate its embassy in the country.

John Bolton, a neoconservative who served as one of Mr. Trump’s first term national security advisers, was a big advocate for the war in Iraq, and is now a supporter of a U.S. attack on Iran.

Ashoura holds deep religious and historical significance for Shiites, marking the 680 AD Battle of Karbala, in which Imam Hussein, along with his family and companions, was killed after he refused ...