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Is Iraq ready to stand alone against extremist threats if US withdrawal goes ahead?

  • Decades of training and investment have improved security forces, but critical capability gaps remain
  • Analysts warn premature pullout could erase progress against extremism and empower armed groups
By Jonathan Lessware ·
Lebanese President Aoun reviews ties, cooperation with Iraqi official video

Lebanese President Aoun reviews ties, cooperation with Iraqi official

By Arab News ·
Family of an Israeli held hostage in Iraq for 800 days hangs on to hope for her freedom

Family of an Israeli held hostage in Iraq for 800 days hangs on to hope for her freedom

By AP ·
Iraq’s Jewish community saves a long-forgotten shrine

Iraq’s Jewish community saves a long-forgotten shrine

By AFP ·
US says supports gas deals with Kurdistan region after Iraq lawsuit

US says supports gas deals with Kurdistan region after Iraq lawsuit

By AFP ·
Iraq sues Kurdistan region over US gas contracts: official

Iraq sues Kurdistan region over US gas contracts: official

By AFP ·
Iraq’s water reserves lowest in 80 years: official

Iraq’s water reserves lowest in 80 years: official

By AFP ·
First class graduates from American University of Baghdad, once Saddam’s palace

First class graduates from American University of Baghdad, once Saddam’s palace

By AP ·
Iraq seeks deal to swap kidnapped academic for jailed Iranian

Iraq seeks deal to swap kidnapped academic for jailed Iranian

By AFP ·
Summer comes early for Iraq with 49 degrees Celsius in Basra

Summer comes early for Iraq with 49 degrees Celsius in Basra

By AFP ·
Iraqi FM arrives in Tehran to attend regional security forum

Iraqi FM arrives in Tehran to attend regional security forum

By Arab News ·
Iraq’s first filmmaker in Cannes says sanctions no piece of cake

Iraq’s first filmmaker in Cannes says sanctions no piece of cake

By AFP ·
Syrian foreign minister hails sanctions relief, pushes for inclusive recovery at Arab Summit

Syrian foreign minister hails sanctions relief, pushes for inclusive recovery at Arab Summit

By Arab News ·

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