Baghdad

A man rides his scooter past posters and banner depicting political candidates from the rival blocs, competing for a seat in the Iraqi Council of Representatives, days before the Parliamentary elections, in Old Mosul, northern Iraq

Why these Iraqi elections are so important

The Explainer The US and Israel are increasingly pressuring Baghdad to tackle Iran-backed militants, while weakened Iran sees Iraq as a vital remaining ally

The Explainer

With Cuba reinstated, US State Sponsors of Terrorism list expands back to four

The Explainer How the handful of countries on the U.S. terrorism blacklist earned their spots

By David Faris Published 21 January 25

The Explainer
Iraq protests: can the ‘bloodbath’ be stemmed?

In Depth UN urges action as more than 300 people killed in violent clashes

By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated 11 November 19

In Depth
Islamic State car bomb kills 15 at Baghdad ice cream parlour

Speed Read Images posted on social media show ice cream cups scattered on blood-stained ground

By The Week Staff Published 30 May 17

Speed Read
Isis rampage: history says we must protect Europe’s borders

In Depth If Isis, from a standing start, can threaten Baghdad in a few days, then nothing is safe

By Crispin Black Published 17 June 14

In Depth
Iraqi bomb tutor accidentally blows up class of terrorists

Speed Read Locals rejoice as suicide bomb instructor detonates explosive belt, killing himself and 21 students

By The Week Staff Published 11 February 14

Speed Read

Why these Iraqi elections are so important

With Cuba reinstated, US State Sponsors of Terrorism list expands back to four

Iraq protests: can the ‘bloodbath’ be stemmed?

Islamic State car bomb kills 15 at Baghdad ice cream parlour

Isis rampage: history says we must protect Europe’s borders

Iraqi bomb tutor accidentally blows up class of terrorists