Separately, Kuwait condemned what it described as drone attacks by Iran and its proxies targeting vital facilities in the country, calling the strikes a violation of its sovereignty. US Deputy

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - US diplomats were recently ambushed in Baghdad by “Iran-aligned militia groups,” the State Department said, adding that Iraq’s ambassador to Washington was summoned and informed that the United States will not “tolerate attacks” on

A two-week ceasefire between the United States, Iran and Israel has reduced the immediate risk of a broader regional war, but Iraq remains dangerously exposed. Iran-aligned militias have been blamed for threats and attacks tied to U.

The embassy urged US citizens in Iraq to leave as soon as possible, noting that future attacks from Iran-backed Iraqi militias are possible. Iran-backed Iraqi militias conducted several drone attacks

Do Not Travel warning for Iraq — its highest advisory level — saying plainly: “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there.” Officials emphasize that Americans who choose to

Iraqi Shiite militia groups organize a military parade as part of the 'World Quds Day' events in Baghdad, Iraq, March 28, 2025. (Anadolu via Getty Images)

The American freelance journalist who was kidnapped Tuesday in Iraq was described by friends and colleagues as a determined, gutsy reporter.

The climax of the 2003 invasion of Iraq was the take over of Baghdad on April 9, 2003.