Iraq

Wednesday 1 April 2020

?
April 2020
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
29	30	31	1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	1	2

Latest

April 01, 2020
Trump Warns Iran Of 'Heavy Price' If U.S. Attacked In Iraq

President Donald Trump has warned Iran of a "heavy price" if it or its allies in Iraq attack U.S. troops or assets in Iraq.

March 27, 2020
Three French Aid Workers Released With Iraqi Colleague Following Baghdad Abduction

Three French aid workers and an Iraqi colleague have been released in Iraq two months after they were kidnapped in Baghdad, the French government reports.
March 13, 2020
Tensions Rise After U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran-Backed Fighters In Iraq

U.S. air strikes that killed several members of a pro-Iranian militia group in Iraq have heightened tensions in the region, with Baghdad denouncing the attack as an aggression against the country and Tehran warning President Donald Trump against taking "dangerous actions."
March 13, 2020
U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Air Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq

The United States is conducting retaliatory air strikes against an Iran-backed militia group operating in Iraq following a deadly attack a day earlier against a base hosting Western forces near Baghdad, the Pentagon says.
March 04, 2020
Freedom House Assails Russia, Iran For Protest Crackdowns, But Also Raps U.S.

Freedom House has assailed crackdowns on protesters in “authoritarian states" Russia and Iran, but it also criticized traditional defenders of democracy -- including the United States -- for turning their backs on traditional safeguard roles to pursue “populist agendas.”
February 27, 2020
U.S. Lists Leader Of Iran-Backed Shi'ite Militia In Iraq As 'Global Terrorist'

The United States has declared the leader of the Iran-backed Kataib Hizbullah (KH) militant group in Iraq a terrorist following a number of recent rocket attacks on bases hosting U.S. and other foreign troops in Iraq.
February 25, 2020
Iran's Deputy Health Minister, Tehran Lawmaker Hit By Coronavirus

Iran’s deputy health minister and a reformist politician have reported they have tested positive for the new coronavirus as the crisis over the outbreak continued to mount in the country.
February 22, 2020
U.S. Military Raises Injury Toll In Iran Missile Attack In Iraq

The Pentagon has raised to 110 the number of U.S. service members who suffered traumatic brain injuries during an Iranian missile attack on an air base in Iraq last month.
February 21, 2020
Coronavirus Concerns In Iran Amid Elections

Iranians are increasingly worried about the coronavirus after the country reported two more deaths among 13 new cases of the disease on February 21.
February 21, 2020
Iraq, Kuwait Restrict Entry Of Iranian Citizens Amid Virus Fears

Iraq and Kuwait have temporarily restricted the entry of Iranians into their countries in an effort to stem the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus following Iran's announcement that two people there had died from the disease.
February 20, 2020
Iraqi Premier-Designate Vows Reforms, Calls For Vote Of Confidence

Mohammad Allawi, the Iraqi prime minister-designate, says he has formed a politically independent government and has called on parliament to hold a vote of confidence to allow his impending administration to take office.
February 16, 2020
Rockets Hit Near Base Hosting U.S. Forces In Baghdad

Multiple rockets hit a U.S.-led coalition base near the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad early on February 16, causing little damage and no injuries, a U.S. military officer said.

Editors' Picks

The Farda Briefing Signup Box Short - 2025

Top Trending

American Porn Star Whitney Wright Sparks Fury With Trip To Afghanistan

Baltic Countries Feel Aftershocks From US Suspension of Ukraine Military Aid

Who Spends More On Ukraine Aid: The US Or EU?

Russia Smuggling US Plane Parts As Sanctions Ground Airliners

Ukraine Alleges 150,000 Possible Russian War Crimes. Here Are 5 Of The Worst

Ukraine's Opposition Leaders Reject Holding Wartime Elections

Ukraine Prepares For US Talks In Saudi Arabia After Europe Rallies Around Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy Says Oval Office Meeting Was 'Regrettable'

European Leaders Look To Seize Opportunity After Trump Cites Zelenskyy Letter On Minerals Deal

Ukraine Aid Pause: By The Numbers

RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.

If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.

To find out more, click here.

Latest episode

Putin’s 25 Years In Power

The Week Ahead In Russia

Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed

Iraq

Wednesday 1 April 2020

Trump Warns Iran Of 'Heavy Price' If U.S. Attacked In Iraq

Three French Aid Workers Released With Iraqi Colleague Following Baghdad Abduction

Tensions Rise After U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran-Backed Fighters In Iraq

U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Air Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq

Freedom House Assails Russia, Iran For Protest Crackdowns, But Also Raps U.S.

U.S. Lists Leader Of Iran-Backed Shi'ite Militia In Iraq As 'Global Terrorist'

Iran's Deputy Health Minister, Tehran Lawmaker Hit By Coronavirus

U.S. Military Raises Injury Toll In Iran Missile Attack In Iraq

Coronavirus Concerns In Iran Amid Elections

Iraq, Kuwait Restrict Entry Of Iranian Citizens Amid Virus Fears

Iraqi Premier-Designate Vows Reforms, Calls For Vote Of Confidence

Rockets Hit Near Base Hosting U.S. Forces In Baghdad

Editors' Picks

How Important Is US Intelligence Sharing For Ukraine's War Effort?

Afghan Survivors Speak Out: What The Taliban Does To Imprisoned Women

How Important Is US Intelligence For Ukraine's War Effort?

In Russia's Regions, Scores Of New Memorials Glorify Invasion Of Ukraine

Top Trending

American Porn Star Whitney Wright Sparks Fury With Trip To Afghanistan

Baltic Countries Feel Aftershocks From US Suspension of Ukraine Military Aid

Who Spends More On Ukraine Aid: The US Or EU?

Russia Smuggling US Plane Parts As Sanctions Ground Airliners

Ukraine Alleges 150,000 Possible Russian War Crimes. Here Are 5 Of The Worst

Ukraine's Opposition Leaders Reject Holding Wartime Elections

Ukraine Prepares For US Talks In Saudi Arabia After Europe Rallies Around Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy Says Oval Office Meeting Was 'Regrettable'

European Leaders Look To Seize Opportunity After Trump Cites Zelenskyy Letter On Minerals Deal

Ukraine Aid Pause: By The Numbers

Subscribe

Accessibility links

Follow Us

Iraq

Wednesday 1 April 2020

Trump Warns Iran Of 'Heavy Price' If U.S. Attacked In Iraq

Three French Aid Workers Released With Iraqi Colleague Following Baghdad Abduction

Tensions Rise After U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran-Backed Fighters In Iraq

U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Air Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militia In Iraq

Freedom House Assails Russia, Iran For Protest Crackdowns, But Also Raps U.S.

U.S. Lists Leader Of Iran-Backed Shi'ite Militia In Iraq As 'Global Terrorist'

Iran's Deputy Health Minister, Tehran Lawmaker Hit By Coronavirus

U.S. Military Raises Injury Toll In Iran Missile Attack In Iraq

Coronavirus Concerns In Iran Amid Elections

Iraq, Kuwait Restrict Entry Of Iranian Citizens Amid Virus Fears

Iraqi Premier-Designate Vows Reforms, Calls For Vote Of Confidence

Rockets Hit Near Base Hosting U.S. Forces In Baghdad

Editors' Picks

How Important Is US Intelligence Sharing For Ukraine's War Effort?

Afghan Survivors Speak Out: What The Taliban Does To Imprisoned Women

How Important Is US Intelligence For Ukraine's War Effort?

In Russia's Regions, Scores Of New Memorials Glorify Invasion Of Ukraine

Top Trending

American Porn Star Whitney Wright Sparks Fury With Trip To Afghanistan

Baltic Countries Feel Aftershocks From US Suspension of Ukraine Military Aid

Who Spends More On Ukraine Aid: The US Or EU?

Russia Smuggling US Plane Parts As Sanctions Ground Airliners

Ukraine Alleges 150,000 Possible Russian War Crimes. Here Are 5 Of The Worst

Ukraine's Opposition Leaders Reject Holding Wartime Elections

Ukraine Prepares For US Talks In Saudi Arabia After Europe Rallies Around Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy Says Oval Office Meeting Was 'Regrettable'

European Leaders Look To Seize Opportunity After Trump Cites Zelenskyy Letter On Minerals Deal

Ukraine Aid Pause: By The Numbers

Subscribe