Baghdad

January 4's strike comes amid mounting regional tensions fuelled by Israel-Hamas war and fears that it could spill over into surrounding countries.

Rockets land in Green Zone, Iran closes Iraq border after Baghdad clashes

Baghdad's streets were mostly empty on Tuesday. Gunmen cruised in pickup trucks carrying machine guns and brandishing grenade launchers, but residents observed a curfew. Overnight, sustained gun and rocket fire rang out across the city.

Explosive detonates in Baghdad, targets Australian diplomats

As an Australian diplomatic convoy entered the Green Zone on Friday, a small explosive device went off nearby, according to two security officials who spoke to The Associated Press.

In Pics | Murals bring 'joy' to Baghdad's concrete jungle

Iraqi artist Wijdan al-Majed is transforming Baghdad's concrete jungle into a colour-filled city with murals depicting well-known figures from the war-scarred country and abroad. At least 16 murals have been painted across Baghdad, with one devoted to Jawad Salim, considered the father of Iraqi modern art and a celebrated sculptor, and another to the late, world-famous Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid.

Two rockets fired near US embassy in Baghdad: Security source

The dawn attack came as Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi was flying home from Washington after White House talks in which President Joe Biden announced an end to US combat operations in Iraq.

1 killed, 12 wounded in market explosion in Iraq’s capital

Explosions in the Iraqi capital have become less frequent in the past few years, particularly following the defeat of the Islamic State group in 2017. In January, twin suicide bombings ripped through a busy market in the Iraqi capital, killing more than 30 people and wounding dozens.

Rare twin suicide attack kills at least 13 in Baghdad

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. Suicide bombings have been rare in the Iraqi capital since the defeat of Islamic State in 2017. The last took place in January 2018.

Rocket hit near Baghdad international airport, no casualties

The military said the rocket was launched from an area to the south of the airport and there were no reported damages or casualties.

Three rockets land near Baghdad airport, no casualties: Statement

The military said it found a rocket launcher with a timer in a rural area in western Baghdad, and there were no reported damages or casualties.

Two rockets fall inside Baghdad's Green Zone: Security sources

One missile landed near the U.S. Embassy, the sources said.

US resumes joint military operations in Iraq: Report

Two US military officials quoted by the paper said the Pentagon wanted to resume these operations in order to pick up the fight against the Islamic State group.

US embassy in Baghdad urges citizens to 'depart Iraq immediately'

"US citizens should depart via airline while possible, and failing that, to other countries via land," the embassy said in a statement.

US sending hundreds more troops after Baghdad embassy attacked

Esper's announcement is the latest move by Washington to step up its defences in the region since US President Donald Trump in May 2018 pulled out of a multinational nuclear deal with Iran and re-imposed crippling economic sanctions.

Rockets hit military base near Baghdad airport, 6 wounded: Military statement

Security forces found a rocket launcher and several rockets in a search of the area, the statement said.

OPEC will work to stabilise markets at next meeting: Iraqi deputy minister

"OPEC and non-OPEC producers will work together to restore balance to oil prices and supplies to make sure prices stay stable," he told journalists at an oil exploration conference in Baghdad.

26 killed in Baghdad twin suicide blast: Officials

"Two suicide bombers blew themselves up in Tayyaran Square in central Baghdad," said General Saad Maan, spokesman for the Joint Operations Command, which includes the army and the police.

Saudi Airlines to operate first Baghdad flight in 27 years

The airline, also known as Saudia, will depart from the Red Sea city of Jeddah barely two weeks after Saudi budget carrier flynas made the first commercial flight from Riyadh to Baghdad since 1990.

Wave of bombings in Baghdad kill 69

The four separate bombings were a further challenge to the beleaguered government of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, who is struggling to prove that his forces can maintain security in Baghdad and elsewhere.

Vienna world's best city to live; Hyderabad on top in India

Releasing its 18th annual Quality of Living Survey, Mercer said that despite recent security issues, social unrest, and concern about the region's economic outlook, European cities continue to offer some of the world's highest quality of living.

Iraq attacks kill more than 30

A suicide bomber blew himself up inside a Shi'ite mosque in northern Baghdad killing at least 12 people during evening prayers, police and medics said, in the deadliest of a series of attacks that claimed more than 30 lives across Iraq on Saturday.

Vienna tops quality of life global survey of cities

Austria's capital offers its residents the best quality of life of any city in the world and Baghdad the worst, according to the latest global survey from consultant group Mercer.

Arabs should use oil weapon against Israel: Iraq

An Iraqi official said today Baghdad will recommend that Arab states use oil as a weapon to exert pressure on Israel and countries that back it, particularly the United States, over the Gaza crisis.

The Beijing-Baghdad oil axis

Chinese oil companies have invested billions of dollars into Africa over the past decade, developing relationships with oil producing countries such as Angola, Congo and South Sudan.

Baghdad bombs kill 19, suicide attack on police foiled

Twin car bombs hit Baghdad on Tuesday, killing at least 19 people, and security forces foiled a separate attack on a police station by two suicide bombers who hoped to blackmail the authorities into releasing al Qaeda prisoners.

Bombs kill 50, wound 144 across Iraq

A string of bomb attacks across Iraq killed at least 50 people on Monday and wounded 144 more, police and hospital sources said, in one of the bloodiest days in the past weeks.