#iraq

#iraq

The Iraqi parliament passed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation imposing harsh penalties on same-sex relationships.

The European Union and the US State Department have expressed concerns over the law's violations of international rights and potential impact on foreign investment. [ more ]

Iraq's parliament passed a law criminalizing same-sex relationships and trans people, facing criticism as an attack on human rights. [ more ]

Iraqi parliament passes law criminalizing homosexuality and transgender rights, facing global criticism and threats to societal freedoms and economic growth. [ more ]

The killing of popular TikTok personality Um Fahad in Baghdad raises concerns about online fame versus traditional beliefs and safety. [ more ]

The Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad, with hundreds of thousands of followers, was shot dead, sparking concerns about free speech and safety for content creators. [ more ]

Iraqi officials criticize US drone strike in Baghdad

US attacks risking civilian lives and inflaming regional tensions [ more ]

A US drone strike killed a high-ranking commander of the Kataib Hezbollah militia in Baghdad.

The strike further inflames tensions between the US and Iraq, and may lead to protests and retaliation. [ more ]

President Biden sought to end the 'forever war' in Afghanistan but has now engaged in military strikes in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.

Biden defends these strikes as necessary to protect American lives and global commerce. [ more ]

The first round of US strikes against Iran-linked militants in Iraq and Syria killed dozens of fighters and several civilians.

Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces reported 16 fighters killed and 25 injured in a strike on a command center in Anbar province. [ more ]

Iran-aligned groups have attacked US bases in Syria and Iraq in response to US strikes that killed American soldiers in Jordan.

The Iraqi government condemned the US strikes and denied coordinating with Washington. [ more ]

The US military retaliated against Iran-linked targets in Syria and Iraq for the deaths of three American soldiers in a drone attack in Jordan.

The attacks resulted in casualties, killing at least 18 Iran-aligned fighters according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. [ more ]

President Biden is expected to honor the three US troops killed in a drone attack blamed on Iran-backed militias.

The US has approved plans for strikes on Iranian targets in Syria and Iraq without escalating the conflict in the region. [ more ]

The US has approved a plan to attack Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the killing of three soldiers.

The military response could be multitiered and take place over several days. [ more ]

The White House urges Iraq's government to take action against Iran-backed militias after U.S. airstrikes in retaliation for the deaths of three U.S. soldiers.

The Iraqi government must act quickly to end threats from the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, who have launched at least 165 attacks against U.S. forces since October. [ more ]

Iraqi government officials condemn US airstrikes on Iran-linked targets in Iraq, calling them a threat to their country.

The airstrikes are likely to increase demands for the US-led military coalition to leave Iraq. [ more ]

Three American troops killed and 34 injured in a drone strike on a U.S. military base in Jordan.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for the attack. [ more ]

Iranian-linked militants attacked an air base housing U.S. and Iraqi troops in western Iraq.

The attack comes amid a broader increase in strikes against U.S. troops based in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for Washington's support of Israel and its military operation in Gaza. [ more ]

Pakistan launched an attack on a Balochistan separatist group inside Iran, just days after Iran attacked a separatist group in Pakistan.

The attacks highlight the presence of militants, separatists, and smugglers in the Balochistan region, which spans Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan.

Iran has been involved in a variety of flashpoints across the Middle East, including Gaza and Iraq's Kurdish region. [ more ]

Gaza suffers its seventh communications blackout since October 7 amid Israeli strikes.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claim responsibility for missile attack in Erbil, Iraq. [ more ]

The Biden administration will continue supporting the IDF in the war on Gaza despite divisions within the Democratic Party.

The U.S. airstrike on Baghdad and tensions with Iraq raise concerns that the conflict in Gaza is turning into a multi-front war. [ more ]

Iran-backed groups have attacked US forces in Syria and Iraq more than 50 times since the start of the Gaza war.

The attacks have caused minor damage and no US soldiers have been killed.

The US has warned that the attacks must stop and has launched retaliatory strikes against purportedly Iran-linked sites in Syria. [ more ]

The United States conducted airstrikes against facilities used by Iran in Syria in retaliation for attacks against American forces.

The strikes were meant to deter Iran and its supported militias in Syria and Iraq.

The Biden administration has rejected more aggressive bombing options to avoid provoking a wider conflict. [ more ]