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Iraq August 31, 2023

4 Iraqi men, 1 Iranian sentenced to life in prison for killing US citizen in Baghdad

Four men from Iraq and another from Iran were sentenced to life in prison for killing an American in Baghdad. The American was from Tennessee.

Iraq August 28, 2023

Iran, Iraq reach agreement to disarm, relocate 'armed terrorist groups' in Iraq's Kurdistan region

An agreement has been reached between Iran and Iraq to disarm and relocate "armed terrorist groups" in Iraq's Kurdistan region. The militant's new location has not been specified.

Turkey August 22, 2023

Turkish foreign minister urges Iraq to label Kurdistan Worker's Party as terrorist group

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday denounced Kurdistan Worker's Party as a mutual enemy of Iraq and Turkey, and urged Baghdad to ban it as a terrorist organization.

Iraq August 21, 2023

Iraqi oil minister visits Ankara to address energy issues, including resumption of oil exports

Iraq's oil minister has arrived in Ankara for talks on several matters, with a primary focus on reestablishing the flow of oil exports through Turkey's Ceyhan oil terminal.

Iraq August 21, 2023

UK vows increased support for Iraq's anti-drug efforts, strengthening security partnership

British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat on Monday pledged enhanced support for Iraq's security forces in their endeavors to combat drug production and trafficking.

Syria August 15, 2023

Islamic State group commands thousands of members in Syria, Iraq: Fighters pose threat, says UN experts

United Nations experts say thousands of members of the Islamic State group still exist in Syria and Iraq, and the group's fighters pose a terrorist threat in Afghanistan.

Iraq August 10, 2023

Iraq bans terms including ‘gender,’ ‘homosexuality’ from media: reports

The Iraqi government is rolling out guidelines for news outlets and social media platforms that would require the censorship of LGBTQ-related terms.

Iraq August 10, 2023

Iraq bans the media from using the term 'homosexuality,' decrees 'sexual deviance' to be used instead

Iraq's media regulation agency demanded journalists use the term 'sexual deviance' instead of 'homosexuality,' which critics slammed as 'dangerous.'

Syria July 23, 2023

Russia testing Biden resolve in Syria amid string of 'unprofessional' incidents

Russia has been involved in a string of "unprofessional" incidents involving U.S. forces in Syria, raising fears over Washington's ability to deter Russia in the country.

Iraq July 20, 2023

Iraq severs diplomatic ties with Sweden over anti-Quran demonstration as protesters storm Baghdad embassy

Iraq has cut off diplomatic relations with Sweden Thursday following an anti-Quran demonstration in Stockholm, after protesters targeted Sweden’s embassy in Baghdad.

World July 19, 2023

Iraq demolishes historic 300-year-old religious minaret for bizarre reason, sparking outcry

Officials in Basra, Iraq, decided to tear down a three-century-old religious minaret, prompting backlash from some residents who argued the city's reasoning was not sufficient.