Israel operated secret bases in Iraq for months, a development confirmed by regional and Iraqi officials, highlighting covert regional power plays.
A commander of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah is charged with plotting attacks on Jewish sites in the U.S.
Iraq's Prime Minister-Designate Ali al-Zaidi faces immense pressure from the U.S. and Iran to curb foreign influence.
Businessman Ali al-Zaidi named Iraq's prime minister-designate after months of political deadlock and external pressure.
US halts dollar shipments to Iraq's cash economy to pressure Baghdad over its ties to Iran.
US demands Iraq dismantle Iran-backed militias following recent attacks on American sites, escalating regional tensions.
Iran is granting its field commanders greater autonomy over militias in Iraq, a shift driven by war pressures, allowing some groups to act without Tehran's direct approval.