Iraq

16:04

Opinion

A Chinese Film Shows What War Movies Usually Miss

“Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” has drawn large audiences in Chinese cinemas, and for good reason. 

12:03

Iraq–Türkiye

Iraq and Türkiye sign one-year port of Ceyhan oil export deal

Iraq and Türkiye have signed a one-year agreement to transport and load Iraqi crude oil through the Iraq–Türkiye pipeline to the Turkish Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, Iraq’s Oil Ministry said.

03:32

Middle East conflict

U.S. says it struck dozens of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard targets

The U.S. military said it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, a two-hour operation that hit dozens of targets. Washington described the strikes as a "powerful response" to Iranian missile attacks targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East a day earlier.

05:13

Iran-Iraqi Militia

Iran's armed allies in Iraq: Who are the Militias and what do they want?

For more than two decades, Iran-backed armed groups have become some of the most powerful players in Iraq.

11:00

Morning Brief

Morning Brief - 29 July, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 29th of July, covering the latest developments. 

10:26

Türkiye-Iraq

Türkiye and Iraq sign five pacts to expand strategic cooperation

Türkiye and Iraq have signed five agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in transport, infrastructure, education, youth, sports and industrial development. The deals were announced after talks between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Ankara.

14:56

Iran-Iraq relations

Iran and Iraq sign wide-ranging agreements to deepen trade and security ties

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi signed a series of agreements in Tehran on Thursday aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, transport links and security cooperation, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between the neighbouring countries.

05:50

U.S.-Iraq relations

U.S. to complete Iraq withdrawal by 30 September, Prime Minister says

The United States will complete the withdrawal of its military forces from Iraq by 30 September, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced during a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. 

21:01

Middle East

Iran lays Ayatollah Khamenei to rest as mourners demand retribution

The bodies of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and members of his household killed in Israeli–U.S. air raids were laid to rest in Mashhad on Thursday as thousands of mourners demanded vengeance.

16:47

View from Iran

Millions expected as Iran and Iraq prepare week-long farewell for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed neighbouring Iraq will hold a funeral procession next week for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, as preparations intensify for week-long ceremonies after the 86-year-old was killed in Israeli–U.S. air raids in February.

15:45

Iraq corruption crackdown

Iraq launches Green Zone anti-corruption raids

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has launched a sweeping anti-corruption operation in Baghdad’s Green Zone, targeting senior politicians, lawmakers and officials after earlier investigations exposed extensive networks of suspected graft.

10:47

Iran war

Iran set up covert Iraq cells to strike Gulf states hosting U.S. forces, Reuters finds

Iran's Revolutionary Guards created secret cells inside Iraq to launch attacks on Gulf states that host American troops, bypassing established militia networks in an apparent effort to avoid detection, according to a Reuters investigation.

10:28

World Cup

Messi hits record as Austria, Norway and France win World Cup openers

Lionel Messi matched the all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Algeria. Austria, France and Norway also secured opening victories in Group J and Group I matches on Tuesday.

08:57

U.S. Visit

Iraqi PM sets U.S. visit to drive investment and economic cooperation

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al‑Zaidi will pay an official visit to the United States, bringing with him a delegation of business leaders, private‑sector representatives and banking officials, in an effort to boost investment and deepen economic ties with Washington. 

00:09

U.S. Court

Iraqi national denies charges over alleged terror plots in Europe and U.S.

An Iraqi man accused of helping plan attacks on behalf of the Iran-backed militia Kata'ib Hezbollah pleaded not guilty on Monday (1 June) to U.S. terrorism-related charges, declaring in a New York courtroom that he was innocent and describing the allegations against him as part of wartime context.

16:36

View from Türkiye

Turkish president highlights diversity and Türkmen ties in call with Ali al-Zaidi

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has urged Iraq’s prime minister-designate to form a government which reflects the country’s religious and ethnic diversity.

19:03

Iraqi parliament

Iraq’s parliament elects Nizar Amedi as the country’s new president

The Iraqi parliament on Saturday elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as the country's new president, following a parliamentary election last November.

08:23

Kidnapping

American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, police officials say

An American female journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday and authorities are searching the city for her, two police officials said.

18:52

NATO Iraq

Türkiye confirms withdrawal of NATO contingent from Iraq

Turkish military personnel participating in NATO’s mission in Iraq have been “successfully” withdrawn from the country, the Turkish Defence Ministry announced on Thursday.

13:54

View from China

China extends emergency aid to Iran, Lebanon, Jordan and Iraq as Middle East conflict worsens

China has announced it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, as a widening conflict in the Middle East drives increasing civilian suffering and displacement across the region.

10:40

Middle East Conflict

WHO maps out $2m for Lebanon, Iraq and Syria, warns of health crisis as conflict escalates

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $2m in emergency funding to support health responses in Lebanon, Iraq and Syria as escalating regional conflict strains hospitals, raises displacement and increases pressure on already fragile health systems.

10:56

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 14 March, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top news stories for the 13rd of March, covering the latest developments you need to know.

23:19

Middle East Conflict

Six U.S. service members killed in Iraq plane crash: Middle East conflict on 13 March

All six U.S. service members aboard a plane that crashed in western on Iraq on Thursday have died, the U.S. military confirmed on Friday (13 March). Meanwhile, one French soldier was killed in a drone attack in the Erbil region of northern Iraq, President Emmanuel Macron announced.

15:13

Middle East conflict

Fighting between Israel and Iran continues as U.S. and French militaries report deaths - Friday, 13 March 2026

Israel and Iran continued to exchange strikes on Friday (13 March), as the U.S. and French militaries reported deaths in Iraq, and the U.N. launched a $325 million appeal to help Lebanon, where a seventh of the population have left their homes since fighting began.