Iraq

Iran team blames US for 'disastrous' restrictions at World Cup

Frustrated by US travel restrictions, Iranian players say Fifa should have done more to support them

World Cup 2026: Five players from the Middle East to watch out for

As World Cup host, the US is sportsmaxxing through war and genocide

Abdullah Al-Arian

Tony Blair's latest intervention reveals a man who learned nothing from Iraq

Barry Malone

How a regional defence pact could deal the final blow to Israel's violent expansionism

David Hearst

Israel sent troops to 'Azerbaijan, UAE, Iraq and Somaliland' during Iran war, report says

Is Iran the new regional superpower?

Kayhan Barzegar

Israeli claims about an Iran 'threat' were always a lie. Now we have proof

Jonathan Cook

Iran war: Cheerleaders of foreign bombs do not have Iranian interests at heart

Ghazal Tanhaei

Islamic State fighters switch tactics to attack Iraqi cities

IS media confirms death of 'minister of war' al-Shishani in Iraq

Suicide bomber kills four at checkpoint near Baghdad

Blair and Bush's attempt to reshape the Middle East lit a fire which burns to this day

David Hearst

Berlin’s Arab Street: A melting pot where hipsters flock and falafel flourishes

Chelsea Manning reassures supporters after failed suicide attempt

US boosts troop numbers in Iraq to aid battle against Islamic State

Chilcot highlighted a deep-rooted contempt for Iraq

Chris Doyle

Tony Blair could face censure vote in parliament over Iraq war

Iraqis mourn Karrada amid anger at political establishment

Nazli Tarzi

Pentagon chief in Baghdad for talks on IS fight

Islamic State territory shrinks 12 percent since beginning of year