Baghdad ‘actively working’ to locate Elizabeth Tsurkov Iraq's national security adviser said authorities are also seeking to identify the group that kidnapped the Israeli-Russian researcher. March 6, 2025
Sa’ar calls for ‘immediate action’ against Iranian-backed Iraqi militias Israel's foreign minister sent a letter to the U.N. Security Council warning that the attacks could "further drag the region in a very dangerous escalation." Nov. 19, 2024
Iran-backed militia threatens US bases in Iraq Iranian-backed terrorists could attack American interests in the country if it is determined that Iraqi airspace was used in the Oct. 26 attack. Nov. 7, 2024
Jerusalem warns Baghdad it may attack Iraqi militias Israel is under daily drone attack from Iranian-backed terrorist groups in Iraq. Nov. 3, 2024
Hamas, Houthis open offices in Baghdad Iraq has gradually moved into the Islamic Republic's orbit as pro-Iranian forces gain influence in the country. Sept. 16, 2024
12 wounded in clashes after KFC attacked in Baghdad The riot was at least the third such incident in the past 10 days, after a senior Iran-backed militia official called to "boycott and expel" U.S. brands. June 4, 2024
Iran-backed militias target Americans 11 times in one day The Iran-backed Kata'ib Hezbollah militia claimed responsibility for the shelling of the U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad, stating that the attacks would continue until all coalition forces withdraw from the country. Dec. 10, 2023
Kata’ib Hezbollah releases video of Israeli-Russian captive The four-minute video was the first sign of life received since the Iran-backed terror group captured Elizabeth Tsurkov in March. Nov. 14, 2023
This Sukkot, Sarah Sassoon will celebrate in an Iraqi sukkah with Czech candlesticks The Israeli writer, who comes from a prominent Iraqi family, is working on two new books about Jews of Babylonian ancestry. Orit Arfa Sept. 21, 2023
