IRAQ PRO-IRAN MILITIAS
Activities, operations and strikes targeting pro-Iranian armed factions in Iraq, including Kataib Hezbollah and other Iran-backed militias operating in the country
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Iraq arrests 47 officials ahead of prime minister’s visit to US
RTJun 29, 2026, 01:23 AM
Iraqi authorities have arrested 47 officials, including a deputy oil minister sanctioned by Washington, ahead of the prime minister's visit to the United States. The detentions appear aimed at signaling a crackdown on figures targeted by US sanctions.
No more drones: a decision issued by Iraq's judiciary and defended by parliament
AL JAZEERA ARABICلا مسيّرات بعد اليوم.. قرار يصدره القضاء العراقي ويدافع عنه البرلمان
Jun 25, 2026, 04:17 PM
An Iraqi judicial decision, defended by parliament, restricts the manufacture of drones, coming after a rise in attacks attributed to Iraqi factions since the military confrontation between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other erupted on 28 February. The move targets the production capacity of armed groups. It reflects efforts to rein in pro-Iran militia activity in Iraq.
Is Iraq Being Dragged into the War?
FRANCE 24L'Irak aspiré dans la guerre ? Parlons-en avec R. Beaumont, A. Bakawan et M.-C. Roupie
Mar 17, 2026, 02:12 PM
Iraq, sharing a 1,500-kilometre border with Iran, risks being drawn into the wider conflict despite its own bitter experience of war. The country finds itself caught between Washington's pressure and Tehran's deep influence, struggling to chart an independent course. Analysts examine the growing anxiety over Iraq's fragile stability as regional tensions escalate.
Iranian Drones Strike US Embassy and Hotel in Baghdad; Oilfield Also Hit
NDTVIranian Drones Target US Embassy, Hotel In Baghdad. Oilfield Also Attacked
Mar 17, 2026, 05:27 AM
Iranian drones targeted the US Embassy and a hotel in Baghdad early Tuesday, with video footage reportedly showing air defence systems intercepting a projectile near the embassy compound. An oilfield in Iraq was also struck in what appears to be a coordinated escalation. The attacks mark a significant widening of Iran's retaliatory operations into Iraqi territory.
Israel Strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran Hits UAE and Iraq
FRANCE 24En direct : nouvelles frappes iraniennes aux EAU et en Irak, Israël bombarde Téhéran et Beyrouth
Mar 17, 2026, 02:54 AM
On the 18th day of the Middle East war, Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah positions in Beirut, while Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Gulf neighbours. At least four people were killed in Baghdad when an airstrike targeted a house sheltering Iranian advisers. In Abu Dhabi, one person died after being struck by debris from an intercepted missile as Iran continued its campaign against Gulf states.
Kuwait Dismantles Hezbollah-Linked Cell Accused of Planning Destabilisation Campaign
AL JAZEERA ARABICالكويت تعلن تفكيك خلية مرتبطة بحزب الله خططت "لزعزعة الاستقرار"
Mar 16, 2026, 08:45 PM
Kuwait's Interior Ministry has announced the dismantling of a 16-member cell allegedly linked to Hezbollah, accused of planning to undermine the country's security and sovereignty. Authorities seized weapons, drones and encrypted communications devices during the operation. The suspects have been referred to the public prosecutor for further legal proceedings.