Don’t underestimate Iraq’s historic victory against Isis though the human cost was great – The Independent
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Don't underestimate Iraq's historic victory against Isis though the human cost was great - The Independent
- U.S. moving 7,000 ISIS suspects from Syria to Iraq amid concerns over security and due legal process - cbsnews.com - February 7th, 2026 [February 7th, 2026]
- Fragile Trump cannot see that Iran will make the Iraq War look like child's play - The i Paper - February 7th, 2026 [February 7th, 2026]
- Opportunity and Uncertainty in the Middle East: Next Steps for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq - Hudson Institute - February 7th, 2026 [February 7th, 2026]
- Explosion reported near US diplomatic facility in Iraq - Mehr News Agency - February 7th, 2026 [February 7th, 2026]
- US delivers new warning to Iraq over Maliki, threatens punitive measures - middle-east-online.com - February 7th, 2026 [February 7th, 2026]
- Iraq says received 2,250 terrorists from Syria - The New Region - February 7th, 2026 [February 7th, 2026]
- In Iraq, the Potential Return of a Divisive Leader Raises Alarm - Stratfor - February 7th, 2026 [February 7th, 2026]
- In the media: Letta Tayler on the mass transfer of IS detainees from Syria to Iraq - International Centre for Counter-Terrorism - ICCT - February 7th, 2026 [February 7th, 2026]
- Authorities warn of growing ISIS activities in western Iraq - rudaw.net - February 7th, 2026 [February 7th, 2026]
- What U.S. history with Iraq's oil can tell us about what could happen in Venezuela - NPR - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Iraq's Maliki says he would welcome decision to replace him as PM candidate - Reuters - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Archaeologists identify forgotten city of Alexandria on the Tigris in southern Iraq - Archaeology News Online Magazine - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Mohammed bin Issa Al Jabers Unprofitable Stand: Principle, Power, and Postwar Iraq - The Times of Israel - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Shock, awe, death, joy and looting: how the Guardian covered the outbreak of the Iraq war - The Guardian - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Nuri al-Maliki Is the Last Thing Iraq Needs - The National Interest - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- IRGC Threatens To Strike Bases Housing U.S. Forces In Jordan, Iraq, Bahrain, And The UAE If They Take Part In U.S. Strike Against Iran - MEMRI |... - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Wary of regimes spies, Iranians along Iraq border speak out - CBC - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- US reiterates opposition to Maliki as Iraq PM, ready to use full range of tools: Official - rudaw.net - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Iraq wins two golds and a silver at West Asia Paralympic Games - Iraqi News - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Iraq is moving to prevent the return of ISIS in a new form - thenationalnews.com - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Kurdistan's New Gas Play Just Exposed the Real Battle for Iraq - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Washington Threatens Iraq Over Independent Leadership - - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Christian Communities In Iraq Fear Resurgence Of ISIS-Linked Violence - Eurasia Review - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Iran defends Maliki amid fears of losing influence in Iraq - middle-east-online.com - February 4th, 2026 [February 4th, 2026]
- Youth Participate in Transformative Ziyarah Journey to Iraq in Partnership with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine - Imam Mahdi Association of Marjaeya - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- Europeans among 150 high-ranking IS members transferred to Iraq - Naharnet - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- Singapore Airlines, Scoot avoiding airspace over Iraq, Red Sea amid US-Iran tensions - Yahoo News Singapore - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- US threatened to block Iraq from its Federal Reserve deposits over Iran-aligned politicians - middleeasteye.net - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- US begins transfer of up to 7,000 IS group detainees from Syria to Iraq - France 24 - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- Seeking to limit Irans influence, US threatens to starve Iraq of its oil dollars - thearabweekly.com - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- Iraq expects $25 million annual cost to feed ISIS detainees - Iraqi News - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- Will Transfer of ISIS Detainees Open Flood Gates to Terrorism in Iraq? - themedialine.org - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- China-Middle East Connectivity: Iraq, Egypt, and Oman - New Lines Institute - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- The decision to move IS prisoners from Syria to Iraq came at the request of Baghdad, officials say - AP News - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- Why the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Is Americas Energy Anchor in Post-War Syria - The National Interest - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- The decision to move ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq came at the request of Baghdad, officials say - inquirer.com - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- US warned Iraq of oil sanctions, freezing ties over Iran ties - Reuters - - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- U.S. WARNS IRAQ: DITCH IRAN TIES OR OR ELSE! U.S. officials straight-up told Iraqi bigwigs that if Baghdad keeps cozying up economically with Iran,... - January 24th, 2026 [January 24th, 2026]
- Iraq announces full withdrawal of US forces from its federal territory - CNN - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq takes full control of air base after US withdrawal, defence ministry says - Reuters - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- The Dark History of Frances Embassy in Iraq Goes on Trial in Paris - The New York Times - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- British troops 'knowingly exposed' to toxic chemicals in 2003 Iraq War tell of cancer battles - Sky News - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq reclaims control of Ain Al-Asad base from US - The Jerusalem Post - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- From Iraq veteran to ICE officer: Jonathan Ross background show long history of anti-immigration work - Yahoo - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- US troops pull out of major Iraq airbase amid ongoing regional consolidation effort, progress against ISIS - Fox News - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq announces full withdrawal of US-led coalition from non-Kurdish regions - The Times of Israel - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- The U.S. Engagement in Iraq and Syria and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples - Assyrian International News Agency - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- US troops withdraw Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq - defense ministry - - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq warns of potential spillover amid swift changes in Syria - The New Arab - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- U.S. Troops Leave al-Asad Air Base in Iraq - The American Conservative - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq announces full withdrawal of U.S. troops from air base - wandtv.com - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq starts final operation of 70,000 BPD Salahuddin-3 refinery - Iraqi News - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq takes control of Ain al-Asad Airbase as coalition forces withdraw - Middle East Monitor - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq News | Iraqi Army Takes Over Ain Al Asad Air Base As US Forces Complete Withdrawal - NDTV - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- U.S. MILITARY COMPLETES WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ AFTER 20+ YEARS The U.S. just pulled out of Iraq after more than two decades. Last troops left Al-Asad... - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iran pleased with evacuation of US forces from Ain al-Asad base in Iraq - Middle East Monitor - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq takes full control of Ain al Asad airbase after US withdrawal: defence ministry - TRT World - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq under US financial scrutiny: When corruption meets sovereignty - Shafaq News - - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- U.S. OUT - IRAQ TAKES OVER KEY BASE The U.S. has officially left Al-Asad Airbase in western Iraq. Its now under full control of the Iraqi military, as... - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Iraq takes 'full' control of Ain al-Assad after coalition withdrawal - The New Region - January 20th, 2026 [January 20th, 2026]
- Exclusive: Armed Kurdish groups sought to cross into Iran from Iraq, sources say - Reuters - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Kurdish Iranian opposition in Iraq ready to take on regime, but says not yet, as Trump steps back from threats - CBS News - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- US Special Envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya meets Treasury officials on sanctions, banking reform, and minority rights in Iraq - SyriacPress - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Uzbekistan Showcases Textile Industry to Boost Exports to Iraq - Caspian Post - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- U.S. Envoy to Iraq on Upcoming Visit: 'I Will Engage With the Right Decision-Makers' - kurdistan24.net - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- European airlines continue to avoid Iran and Iraq despite airspace reopening - Yahoo Finance - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- European airlines continue to avoid Iran and Iraq despite airspace reopening - Reuters - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Iraq denies reports of militias crossing border to support Iranian authorities - IntelliNews - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- CONFIRMED: Multiple reports of fighter jets over Eastern Iraq and even Northern Israel and Souther Syria. The strikes may have started, we just won't... - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Iraq rejects Trump 25% tariff threat on countries trading with Iran - IntelliNews - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Interpreters By Day, Targets By Night: The Assyrian Translators in the Iraq Wars - Assyrian International News Agency - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Iraq takes urgent steps in anticipation of the Strait of Hormuz closure - Iraqi News - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Iraq confirms rejection of use of its airspace for military actions - EFE - Agencia de noticias - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Iraq rejects use of its territory or airspace to attack any country amid regional tensions - Middle East Monitor - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Official: Iraq draws red line against foreign military use of its soil - Caliber.Az - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Iraq seeks clarity from US over two barred diplomats - thenationalnews.com - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Who are the candidates competing for Iraq's presidency? - The New Arab - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Christian communities in Iraq face ongoing persecution, displacement, and political marginalization - SyriacPress - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- BREAKING: FOOTAGE EMERGES OF JETS OVER NORTHERN IRAQ Unconfirmed video shows aircraft over Iraq. Iranian airspace empty, Israeli jets active on... - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]
- Everyday People: East Moline food reviewer still deals with Iraq war - The Quad-City Times - January 16th, 2026 [January 16th, 2026]