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1st Convoy of Mosul Pilgrims since Fall of Daesh Leave for Karbala

For the first time in several years, a convoy of Shia pilgrims from the Iraqi northern city of Mosul headed for the holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen.

Iraqi President Calls for Closer Ties with Iran

Iraqi President Barham Saleh has stressed the enhancement of relations with Iran, in his first remarks about the Islamic Republic since taking office as the president of the Republic of Iraq.

Winners of Arbaeen Int’l Photo Contest Announced

The winners of the Arbaeen international photo contest Iraq 2018 were announced.

UN Chief Hopes for 'Swift' Formation of Iraqi Government

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he hopes for the "swift" formation of an "inclusive" Iraqi government following the election of the country's president.

Iraq Rejects US Claim of Iran Role in Basra

Iraq’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed accusations by the United States that Iran is to blame for recent violence — including through alleged militant groups — in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, where Washington recently closed its consulate.

Iraq’s New President Gives PM 30 Days to Form Cabinet

Iraq's new president has tasked veteran politician Adel Abdul-Mahdi with forming a new government nearly five months after national elections were held.

Barham Salih Elected as Iraq’s President

Iraqi Parliament elected Barham Salih as the country’s President on Tuesday

Main Party Rejects Election Results in Iraqi Kurdistan

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, one of the main parties in northern Iraq, says it will not recognize the results of Sunday’s parliamentary elections in the semi-autonomous region, claiming fraud.

US Builds New Military Base on Syrian-Iraqi Border

The US has been boosting its military presence in the region and, according to an SDF spokesperson, the base is being used in an offensive against the remaining ISIL militants in eastern Syria.

Imam Al-Hussein’s Move Taught "How to Combat Deviations"

Hujjat al-Islam al-Karbala’i said, “The lifestyle and the movement of Imam al-Hussein ‎taught us how to combat the deviations and dangers which threaten the Islamic ummah.”‎

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