Iraq to face no transit curbs in Strait of Hormuz, says Iran

Apr 04, 2026

Iran says Iraq is exempt from Strait of Hormuz restrictions and non-hostile ships may pass with coordination. This follows Donald Trump's final 48-hour ultimatum,...

US airstrike in Iraq kills top ISIS leader

Jan 30, 2021

Baghdad [Iraq], January 30 : The US-led military coalition killed the top Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) leader in Iraq at Kirkuk...

Iraq's air defence systems intercept rocket targeting US Embassy in Baghdad

Jul 05, 2020

Baghdad [Iraq], July 5 : The air defence systems in Iraq have intercepted a rocket targeting the US Embassy in Baghdad.

Multiple blasts rock Iraq's Erbil airport

Sep 11, 2021

Baghdad [Iraq], September 12 : Several explosions have occurred near the Erbil International Airport in Iraq, Sputnik reported citing Rudaw TV.

Iraq appoint Abdul Ghani Shahad as head coach of men's national football team

Feb 11, 2022

Baghdad [Iraq], February 11 : Abdul Ghani Shahad has been named as the new head coach of the Iraq men's national football team.

11 killed in flash floods in northern Iraq

Dec 17, 2021

Baghdad [Iraq], December 18 (ANI/Xinhua): The death toll from flash floods caused by torrential rain in northern Iraq has risen to 11 on Friday.