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Iraq is in the spotlight because Iran continues to pressure Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. The US is pressuring Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.
News Iraq » Wasit » Government: Security Responsibility Returns to Iraqis in Wasit Province
Complete security and governance responsibilities transferred to Iraqi officials in Wasit province today, giving Iraq’s government responsibility for more than two-thirds of the country, Pentagon ...
News Iraq » Wasit » Government: AFP: Iraq Closes Most Iran Border Crossings Under US Pressure
The US suggested keeping one northern crossing and the Mehran crossing in the center open, as PM al-Zaidi orders gradual closure of all remaining crossings following drone smuggling concerns and Saudi ...
News Iraq » Wasit » Government: Diyala ‘Sons of Iraq’ Transition to Iraqi Government Control
Along with a new year, Iraq is ringing in an important step toward national reconciliation Jan. 1 when the nation’s government takes over control of the “Sons of Iraq” citizen security groups from ...
News Iraq » Wasit » Government: Fire in Iraqi mall kills at least 61 people, officials say
BAGHDAD — At least 61 people died in a fire that ravaged a newly opened mall in eastern Iraq’s Wasit province, officials said Thursday. The fire broke out Wednesday night at the Corniche Hypermarket ...