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US military: Withdrawal of troops from Iraq complete

Withdrawal celebrated by Iran-backed groups, but concerns raised among some other Iraqis

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A US military transport aircraft stands at Camp Victory near Baghdad International Airport in Baghdad, Iraq for withdrawal of troops.

Two uninvited visitors surprise worshippers at mosque

Footage shows the animals moving among worshippers during prayers in Iraq’s Duhok

Some worshippers eventually stepped forward and attempted to guide the animals towards the exit, allowing the congregation to continue praying peacefully.

Iraq, Kuwait players clash after last-gasp Gulf Cup win

Players from both sides became involved in heated confrontations after the final whistle

The confrontation began while players were leaving the pitch and escalated after an initially heated exchange between several members of the two teams.

Iraq jails three MPs for illicit enrichment

Court orders lawmakers to repay illicit gains and imposes matching fines

Those sentenced include two female MPs, Alia Nassif Jassim and Ashwaq Salem Hassan, and one male MP, Bahaa Al Din Nour Mohammed Hussein Al Nouri.

4-year-old girl dies after rescue from deep well

Civil Defence teams pulled Hajar out alive after tense rescue operation in Nineveh

The girl, identified as Hajar, had fallen into an open well in Al Sharayea village in the Al Kuwair subdistrict, southeast of Mosul, prompting an intensive rescue operation by Civil Defence teams.

Saudi Arabia shuts key oil route after drone attack

Riyadh decries ‘dangerous escalation’ after drones force pipeline shutdown

This handout satellite image taken by Planet Labs PBC on September 11, 2026 shows a general view of an infrastructure site after it was damaged by fire southeast of Medina along the general route of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline (Petroline).

From Iraq to Yemen: Iran rebuilding its proxy network

Iran leans on Houthis, Iraqi militias as Hezbollah and Hamas emerge weakened

Members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces drive along the Syrian border in northwestern Iraq in January.

Local police chief killed, 4 wounded in Iraq shooting

Gunmen opened fire on municipal teams during operation to remove illegal structures

Baghdad Municipal Police chief was killed and three employees and a member of the federal forces were also wounded in a shooting.

30 people injured in massive fuel depot fire in Iraq

Firefighters battle blaze for more than four hours as fuel tanks explode in Sulaimaniyah

The fire broke out after midnight and triggered powerful explosions as tanks containing highly flammable materials, including petrol, diesel and bitumen, caught fire.

Iraq recovers millions, gold in major corruption case

Latest seizure adds to major asset recoveries linked to detained deputy oil minister

The latest seizure comprised $20.34 million, 200 million Iraqi dinars and 60kg of gold, as well as seven vehicles, according to the judiciary. It is the latest in a series of large asset recoveries since the investigation intensified.

Hidden river under Iraq desert is home to eyeless fish

Rare blind fish found in a dark underground river stretching beneath Iraq's Anbar desert

What lies beneath Iraq’s desert? A river filled with rare blind fish

Saudi Arabia reaffirms support for Iraq's stability

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq postponed its planned retaliation after vowing to respond

Defense Minister meets Iraqi Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief's Office Director.

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