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Supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim cleric Muqtada al-Sadr celebrate after Iraq's parliament passed a law criminalizing normalization of relations with Israel, in Baghdad, Thursday.

Iraq passes law making it illegal to normalize ties with IsraelIraq Passes Law Making It Illegal to Normalize Ties With Israel

The law, proposed by influential Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, was described by one lawmaker as a victory for the 'heroes in Palestine and Hezbollah'

Members of Iranian security forces stand guard in front of the embassy of Sweden in Tehran in April.

Swedish Man Detained in Iran as Relations Sour Over War Crimes Trial Swedish Man Detained in Iran as Relations Sour Over War Crimes Trial

Displaced people from the minority Yazidi sect, fleeing violence from forces loyal to the Islamic State in Sinjar town, walk towards the Syrian border in 2014.

Still Recuperating From ISIS Rule, Yazidis in Iraq Flee North Amid Renewed Violence Still Recuperating From ISIS Rule, Yazidis in Iraq Flee North Amid Renewed Violence

Latest Headlines

Lawmakers Fail to Elect Iraqi President for Second Time, in Blow to Shi'ite Leader Lawmakers Fail to Elect Iraqi President for Second Time, in Blow to Shi'ite Leader

Spy vs. Spy, Drone vs. Cyberattack: Israel and Iran’s War Is Raging Spy vs. Spy, Drone vs. Cyberattack: Israel and Iran’s War Is Raging

Iran's FM to Visit Russia Tuesday to Discuss Nuke Talks Crisis Iran's FM to Visit Russia Tuesday to Discuss Nuke Talks Crisis

Analysis Analysis |

Covert Drone War Between Israel and Iran Goes Public With Missile Launch on Iraq Covert Drone War Between Israel and Iran Goes Public With Missile Launch on Iraq

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View of a damaged building in the aftermath of missile attacks in Irbil, Iraq, Sunday.

U.S. to Help Iraq Get Air Defense Capabilities, Sullivan Says After Iranian Attack U.S. to Help Iraq Get Air Defense Capabilities, Sullivan Says After Iranian Attack

Iranian missiles strike Kurdish capital

Iran Launches Missiles at Israeli 'Strategic Centers' in Iraq Iran Launches Missiles at Israeli 'Strategic Centers' in Iraq

Chinese lecturer Zhiwei Hu speaks to students in the Chinese language department at Salahaddin University in Irbil.

China 'Is the Future,' and Langauge School in Iraqi Kurdistan May Be Proof China 'Is the Future,' and Langauge School in Iraqi Kurdistan May Be Proof

An unfired rocket found by the Iraqi Army pictured after a Katyusha rocket hit an Iraqi military base in Baghdad, Iraq, January 5.

Rockets Hit Baghdad Airport Compound Near U.S. Base, No Injuries Reported Rockets Hit Baghdad Airport Compound Near U.S. Base, No Injuries Reported

Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr speaks after preliminary results of Iraq's parliamentary election were announced in October.

The Iraqi Cleric's Gamble to Sideline Iran-backed Factions in New Government The Iraqi Cleric's Gamble to Sideline Iran-backed Factions in New Government

An unfired rocket found by the Iraqi Army is pictured after a Katyusha rocket hit an Iraqi military base in Baghdad, Iraq January 5

Rocket Hits Military Base Housing U.S. Forces in Iraq, No Casualties Reported Rocket Hits Military Base Housing U.S. Forces in Iraq, No Casualties Reported

The drought in Iraq.

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Iraq's Water Crisis Is Getting Dire – and Its Neighbors Aren't Helping Iraq's Water Crisis Is Getting Dire – and Its Neighbors Aren't Helping

An Iraqi soldier walking past a mural depicting Pope Francis next to an Iraqi national flag drawn on a blast wall outside the Syriac Catholic Church of Our Lady of Deliverance in Baghdad, last March.

A Journey to Capture the Middle East's Declining Christian Community A Journey to Capture the Middle East's Declining Christian Community

The Iconic Tower skyscraper under construction at Egypt's New Administrative Capital megaproject, east of Cairo.

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China's Financial Belt Is Tightening Its Hold Around the Middle East China's Financial Belt Is Tightening Its Hold Around the Middle East

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi attends a summit in Baghdad, in August.

Top Iranian General Visited Iraq After Attack on PM Top Iranian General Visited Iraq After Attack on PM

Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan, 'father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb,' at a public meeting along with members of the Jamaat-e-Islami party in Islamabad

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How Pakistan's A.Q. Khan, Father of the 'Muslim Bomb,' Escaped Mossad Assassination How Pakistan's A.Q. Khan, Father of the 'Muslim Bomb,' Escaped Mossad Assassination

An Iraqi woman shows her ink-stained finger after casting her vote at a polling station during the parliamentary election in the Sadr city district of Baghdad, Iraq, today.

Amid Calls to Boycott Polls, Iraqis Vote in Early General Election Amid Calls to Boycott Polls, Iraqis Vote in Early General Election

New arrivals heading to or exiting the mandatory COVID test after landing at Ben-Gurion Airport, earlier this month.

Hundreds Arrive in Israel From Iran and Other Enemy States, COVID Data Shows Hundreds Arrive in Israel From Iran and Other Enemy States, COVID Data Shows

President Ebrahim Raisi, right, and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in Tehran, on Sunday.

Iraq's Prime Minister Becomes First Foreign Leader to Meet Iran's Raisi Iraq's Prime Minister Becomes First Foreign Leader to Meet Iran's Raisi

Trash gathers in the heavily polluted Litani Rver, in Saghbin, Bekaa valley, eastern Lebanon, June 20, 2021.

Millions in Syria, Iraq Losing Access to Water, Power Amid Rising Temperatures Millions in Syria, Iraq Losing Access to Water, Power Amid Rising Temperatures

Ebrahim Raisi, then head of Iran's judiciary, registers his candidacy for the upcoming presidential elections, in Tehran, Iran

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Attacking Israel, Hezbollah Knows Iran's New President Has Its Back Attacking Israel, Hezbollah Knows Iran's New President Has Its Back

People gathering outside a COVID-19 hospital, following a fire that broke out, during a protest in Nassiriya, Iraq, last month.

As Biden Prepares to Finally Leave, Iraq Faces a New 'Existential Crisis' As Biden Prepares to Finally Leave, Iraq Faces a New 'Existential Crisis'

People gather during a protest to express solidarity with the Palestinian people amid a flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence, in Tehran, Iran May 18, 2021

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Israel Fears Iran’s Nuclear Progress, but Tehran Has Other Problems Israel Fears Iran’s Nuclear Progress, but Tehran Has Other Problems

The Sadr City district of Baghdad, Iraq.

Roadside Bomb Kills 18 in Baghdad Market, Security Officials Say Roadside Bomb Kills 18 in Baghdad Market, Security Officials Say

A protester prays by a poster showing Hisham al-Hashimi in Baghdad last year.

Iraq Claims Killer of Prominent Analyst Arrested, a Year After Assassination Iraq Claims Killer of Prominent Analyst Arrested, a Year After Assassination

ICYMI

Why We Should Stop Pursuing Happiness, and What We Should Do Instead Why We Should Stop Pursuing Happiness, and What We Should Do Instead

This Is the Biggest Myth About Israel and the Nakba This Is the Biggest Myth About Israel and the Nakba

When Roe v. Wade Dies, Israel Will Be More Liberal Than U.S. on Abortion When Roe v. Wade Dies, Israel Will Be More Liberal Than U.S. on Abortion

Tel Aviv Isn't Doing Well Tel Aviv Isn't Doing Well

'Israeli High-tech Billionaires Are Stingy and Arrogant' 'Israeli High-tech Billionaires Are Stingy and Arrogant'

Chabad’s Long Faustian Bargain With Russia and Putin Chabad’s Long Faustian Bargain With Russia and Putin

Why Hasn’t AIPAC Endorsed One of Congress' Most pro-Israel Republicans? Why Hasn’t AIPAC Endorsed One of Congress' Most pro-Israel Republicans?

Russian Women Are Leading the Underground Protest Against Putin's War Russian Women Are Leading the Underground Protest Against Putin's War

My Aunt Had a Dinner Party, and Then Took Her Guests to Kill 180 Jews My Aunt Had a Dinner Party, and Then Took Her Guests to Kill 180 Jews

Tourist Nightmare: Catching COVID Instead of a Flight Out of Israel Tourist Nightmare: Catching COVID Instead of a Flight Out of Israel

Al-Aqsa Won’t Become a Synagogue. There Are Real Reasons to Fight the Occupation Al-Aqsa Won’t Become a Synagogue. There Are Real Reasons to Fight the Occupation

Why Reform Conversions to Judaism Are on the Rise in Israel Why Reform Conversions to Judaism Are on the Rise in Israel

This Is Israel's Only Way to Stop Iran's Nuclear Missiles This Is Israel's Only Way to Stop Iran's Nuclear Missiles

The Apocalyptic ‘Quranic’ Prophecy on Israel Electrifying Palestinians The Apocalyptic ‘Quranic’ Prophecy on Israel Electrifying Palestinians

The Real Threat to Israel, According to Nouriel Roubini The Real Threat to Israel, According to Nouriel Roubini

'Directors, Designers, Advisers, All Here': The Russian Elites Fleeing to Israel 'Directors, Designers, Advisers, All Here': The Russian Elites Fleeing to Israel

Why the Passover Story Is a Colonialist Myth Why the Passover Story Is a Colonialist Myth

How the Zionist Left Lost Its Coolest Warrior How the Zionist Left Lost Its Coolest Warrior