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Thousands of Sadrists gather for mass prayer in Baghdad’s Green Zone
The mass prayer was seen by some in Iraq as a show of power and influence by the leading Shia cleric, who has continuously rejected dialogue and prolonged Iraq’s political impasse
Aug 05, 2022
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Thousands march in Baghdad as caretaker PM calls for national dialogue
Sadrist leaders have rejected calls for dialogue with the Coordination Framework, increasing concerns of a possible civil war breaking out in the country
Aug 02, 2022
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Protests erupt in Baghdad after attack by Turkey on tourist resort
Ankara claims 'they would not target' an area with civilians and said they will hold talks with Baghdad 'to determine who was behind the attack'
Jul 22, 2022
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Al-Sadr mobilizes hundreds of thousands in Baghdad, calls for PMU dissolution
The mass mobilization took place despite the absence of Al-Sadr, as officials fear the show of strength could disrupt ongoing attempts to form a government
Jul 16, 2022
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Turkey continues bombing northern Iraq despite no approval by Baghdad
Ankara has yet to obtain formal government approval from Baghdad for its military operations on Iraqi soil, making their presence illegal
May 02, 2022
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Tehran demands Baghdad ‘rein in’ Kurdish collaboration with Israel
The IRGC top Commander Esmail Qaani said on 14 April that Iran will confront Israel 'wherever it feels necessary'
Apr 15, 2022
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Missiles hit Baghdad International Airport, near US military base
Pressure is mounting on the US to pull its forces out of Iraq
Jan 28, 2022
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Drones target airbase housing US troops on the outskirts of Baghdad
Attacks against US forces in Iraq have seen an uptick in recent months as resistance groups demand that all foreign occupation forces leave the country for good
Jan 15, 2022
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US embassy in Baghdad comes under rocket attack
Iraqi resistance groups say the attacks are a false flag by foreign agents seeking to pin them on Iran-allied organizations
Jan 14, 2022
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Young family of PMU commander gunned down in Baghdad home
The attack by an unidentified gunman took place at dawn and was not reported by official sources until later in the afternoon
Jan 06, 2022
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Drones target second US base less than 24 hours after Baghdad airport base attack
The majority of Iraq citizens are opposed to the presence of US soldiers in the country
Jan 04, 2022
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Thousands of Iraqis converge on Baghdad airport to pay tribute to Soleimani, Al-Muhandis
Iraqis gathered to commemorate the heroes of the fight against terrorism, as well as demand a full US withdrawal from Iraq
Jan 03, 2022
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Iran, Saudi Arabia to hold next round of talks in Baghdad on 24 December, says Iran FM
After a long pause, Tehran and Riyadh will resume talks on 24 December, according to Iranian Foreign Minister
Dec 24, 2021
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Iraqi resistance faction claims responsibility for rocket attack on Baghdad’s Green Zone
Attacks against US forces in Iraq have seen an uptick in recent months as resistance groups demand that all foreign occupation forces leave the country permanently
Dec 20, 2021
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Thousands return to the streets of Baghdad to protest against election results
The mobilizations come just a day after the Shia Cooperation Framework met with the leader of the Sairoon Coalition, Muqtada al-Sadr
Dec 03, 2021
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Protesters advance on Baghdad’s Green Zone after a bloody day of protests
Protests against last month's parliamentary elections in Iraq ran late into the night after government forces used live ammunition on citizens
Nov 05, 2021
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Baghdad hosts latest round of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia: Officials
The latest round of talks comes as the KSA works to move past its decades-long alliance with the US
Sep 28, 2021
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Iraqi PM welcomes world leaders to the Baghdad Summit
The gathering seeks to promote dialogue and cooperation to resolve regional disputes
Aug 28, 2021
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Iranian Foreign Minister-designate to attend Baghdad Summit
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is expected to host sideline meetings with representatives from Saudi Arabia
Aug 25, 2021
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Iraq’s Foreign Ministry denies inviting Syrian President to Baghdad Summit
Earlier reports indicated Iraq's PMU chief had delivered an invitation to President Bashar al-Assad
Aug 16, 2021
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The deal to watch is in Baghdad, not Vienna
Forget the JCPOA impasse in Vienna. The Saudi–Iran dialogue in Baghdad is the greatest hope for clearing the underbrush beneath the Iran–US relationship.
Aug 02, 2021
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Rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad
The base's air defense system and alarm failed to activate; No damage or casualties reported
Jul 29, 2021
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Suicide bomber kills at least 31 civilians in Baghdad’s Sadr City.
Jul 20, 2021
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Baghdad’s ISIS chief captured by Iraqi security, as Sadr City explodes
Jul 20, 2021
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Muqtada al-Sadr calls for early elections and disbandment of parliament
A leader within the Coordination Framework has seconded Al-Sadr's call for anticipated elections
Aug 04, 2022
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Counterprotests expected in Iraq after Al-Sadr supporters occupy parliament
Muqtada al-Sadr has called on his supporters to continue pushing with their 'spontaneous revolution' to overhaul Iraq's entire political system
Aug 01, 2022
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Iraq’s Coordination Framework cancels counter-protests amid fears of civil war
The progress made by the Coordination Framework after months of political deadlock ended with Muqtada al-Sadr supporters occupying the Iraqi parliament to block a prime ministerial nomination
Jul 31, 2022
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From Balkh to Konya: Discovering Rumi’s spiritual geopolitics
While Jalal al-Din Rumi is synonymous with Islamic mysticism, a deeper dig brings to light the West Asian political changes and upheaval that shaped his world and other-worldly view.
Jul 30, 2022
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Sadrist supporters breach Iraqi parliament for second time in a week
Weeks after his resignation from the political sphere, Muqtada al-Sadr has continued to display his influence over large swathes of the Iraqi population
Jul 30, 2022
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Turkey condemns attack on consulate building in Iraq
Five rockets hit the vicinity of the Turkish consulate in Mosul, causing material damage with no casualties, with no one so far claiming responsibility for the attack
Jul 28, 2022
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