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Iraqi forces could face bigger challenge in next showdown with Daesh

For the first time since the defeat of Daesh, Mosul is hit by a bomb. The Iraqi government is getting ready for a fight, but internal disagreements and Daesh's changing tactics could mean that it might not be an easy task.

Reflection of the Iraqi parliamentary election in the KRG

KDP, the most powerful party of the KRG, slightly increased its seats in the Iraqi parliament despite the diplomatic and military failure after leading a non-binding independence referendum last year in September.

Sadr 2.0 made big promises but delivering on those won't be easy

Iraqi elections' big winner Moqtada al Sadr promised a non-corrupt political system, less sectarian division, and sovereignty under a coalition he wants to create. But the challenge of realising them is bigger than forming a government.

Sadr’s emergence embodies widespread Iraqi aspirations

The Iraqi election haven't just given us a winner. Sadr's evolution from a sectarian cleric feared by the US to the most influential leader is the personification of the change that Iraqis have been searching for.

Iraq carries out air strikes on Daesh in Syria

The Iraqi government said that the strikes on the sites were made in coordination with the Syrian regime.

Why Ayatollah Sistani opposes Hashd al Shaabi to run for Iraqi elections?

Political factions of Hashd al Shaabi founded in support of Iraqi army in its fight against Daesh after Sistani's call in 2014, are now getting ready for 2018 Iraqi elections. And Sistani says it's wrong for them to go into politics. Here's why:

Multiple bombings kill 63 in Baghdad

Three bombings in the Iraqi capital leave at least 63 dead and 100 injured. DAESH claims responsibility of one.