Baghdad

Neighbors react to deadly unrest in Iraq
Iran shuts border crossings while Turkey and Kuwait issue travel warnings
Aug 30, 2022 02:24
Powerful cleric announces hunger strike as fighting escalates in Iraq
Muqtada al-Sadr called for the end to violence as his followers clashed with rival militia in Baghdad
Aug 29, 2022 21:35
Two dead, 19 injured in Baghdad clashes – media
Washington has denied that its embassy in the Iraqi capital was evacuated amid the chaos
Aug 29, 2022 16:58
Protesters storm presidential palace (VIDEOS)
Muqtada al-Sadr’s followers occupied the building after the influential Shi’ite cleric announced his retirement from politics
Aug 29, 2022 14:22
Drug raid yields stolen Picasso – police
Iraqi law enforcement claimed that a painting worth untold millions of dollars turned up in a narcotics bust
Aug 16, 2022 17:51
US air defenses respond to rockets targeting Baghdad’s Green Zone
Several rockets hit Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone hosting the US-led military coalition's facilities as well as the US embassy. One rocket was shot down by the US-installed defense systems.
Dec 19, 2021 00:53

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