Iraq

ISIS June 28

ISIS remains global threat a decade after declaring caliphate, US military official says

ISIS no longer controls any territory and has lost many leaders, but it continues to claim responsibility for deadly attacks worldwide a decade after declaring its caliphate.

Iraq May 31

UN votes to end Iraq political mission established after 2003 US-led invasion toppled Saddam Hussein

The U.N. Security Council has voted to end the U.N. political mission in Iraq; the mission was established in 2003 after the U.S.-led invasion of the country that toppled Saddam Hussein.

Iraq May 13

Notorious people smuggler wanted in Europe arrested in northern Iraq

Security officials have announced that Barzan Majeed, one of the most notorious human smugglers in Europe, was arrested in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.

Iraq May 10

2 ISIS militants suspected in 2014 massacre of Iraqi soldiers turned over to Baghdad

U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led forces have turned over to Baghdad two Islamic State militants suspected in the 2014 mass killings of Iraqi soldiers.

Iraq May 10

Iraq asks UN to abandon political mission in Baghdad

The Iraqi government requested Wednesday that the U.N. end a mission aimed at promoting governance and human rights reforms in the strife-torn nation by the end of next year.

US May 7

US repatriates 11 citizens from camps for relatives of ISIS militants in Syria

The U.S. has brought home 11 of its citizens from camps in northeastern Syria, housing family members of suspected Islamic State militants, officials say.

Turkey May 6

Turkey carries out new airstrikes in northern Iraq, killing 16 Kurdish militants

Turkey's defense ministry said the country carried out a new round of airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq. The airstrikes killed 16 militants.

Turkey April 22

Turkish President makes first official visit to Iraq in over a decade

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has arrived in Iraq for his first official visit since 2011; Ankara seeks cooperation in its fight against a Kurdish militant group.

US April 16

US approves potential $140M aircraft support deal for Iraq, Pentagon officials confirm

The U.S. State Department has given approval for the potential sale of aircraft contractor logistics support to Iraq, at an estimated cost of $140 million.

Virginia April 16

Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison detainee shares emotional testimony in trial against Virginia military contractor

Former detainees of Iraq’s Abu Ghraib prison are suing Virginia-based military contractor CACI for what they claim is its role in the torture they suffered while imprisoned.