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

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

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'

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

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

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'

Missiles hit Baghdad International Airport, near US military base

Pressure is mounting on the US to pull its forces out of Iraq

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Iraqi PM welcomes world leaders to the Baghdad Summit

The gathering seeks to promote dialogue and cooperation to resolve regional disputes

Iranian Foreign Minister-designate to attend Baghdad Summit

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is expected to host sideline meetings with representatives from Saudi Arabia

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

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.

Rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad

The base's air defense system and alarm failed to activate; No damage or casualties reported

Suicide bomber kills at least 31 civilians in Baghdad’s Sadr City.

Baghdad’s ISIS chief captured by Iraqi security, as Sadr City explodes

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

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

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

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.

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

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