Iraq

Pompeo sees ‘real likelihood’ Iran will try to hit US troops

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that Iran will probably try to attack…

AFP tasked to evacuate Filipinos in Iran, Iraq should “open hostilities” break out — DND

(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte has tasked the Armed Forces of the Philippines to evacuate Filipinos in Iran and Iraq should…

EU invites Iranian foreign minister to Brussels

  BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- Iran's foreign minister has been invited to Brussels, the European Union said Sunday, urging a…

Iraqi MPs to meet on US troop ouster after Soleimani killing

  BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraq's parliament was expected to vote Sunday on ousting US troops from military bases, which…

New air strike on pro-Iran convoy in Iraq ahead of Soleimani funeral

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP)--A fresh air strike hit pro-Iran fighters in Iraq early Saturday, as fears grew of a proxy war…

DFA advises Filipinos in Iraq to prepare in case an evacuation is necessary

(Eagle News)--The Department of Foreign Affairs has advised Filipinos  in Iraq to prepare in case an evacuation is needed. The…

Iraqi force says, ‘US strike’ killed top Iran, Iraq commanders at Baghdad airport

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- Top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US strike on Baghdad's international airport on…

8 killed in rocket attack on Baghdad airport: Iraqi security sources

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- At least eight people were killed in a rocket attack on Baghdad airport, Iraqi security sources…

US hits pro-Iran group with deadly strikes in Iraq, Syria

Baghdad, Iraq (AFP) -- The US carried out air strikes against a pro-Iran militant group in Iraq  Sunday, killing 19 fighters, two…

Thousands protest in Iraq as deadline for new PM looms

  DIWANIYAH, Iraq (AFP) -- Thousands of protesters blocked roads and public buildings in southern Iraq Sunday, as the latest…

Iraq’s embattled PM bows out as protesters mourn dead

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- The government of Iraq's Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi ended Sunday after two months of violent…

Iraq’s deadly unrest closes roads, schools across south

KARBALA, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraqi anti-government protesters blocked roads in the country's south with burning tires on Wednesday, like schools…

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