Qasem Soleimani

Iraq names new PM as rockets hit base hosting foreign troops

Iraq's president names a former governor of Najaf city Adnan Zurfi as prime minister-designate, following weeks of political infighting.

Revisiting US 'maximum pressure' on Iran amid the coronavirus pandemic

The pandemic provides a chance for the US to reassess its financial warfare against Iran and generate some goodwill.

Rockets hit Iraq base hosting foreign troops: military

The last week has seen a renewed spike in rockets hitting Iraqi bases hosting foreign forces, with three coalition troops killed on March 11 in a similar attack on the Taji airbase, which was hit again on March 14.

Iraq officials: Rocket attack hits base housing US troops

There was no immediate word on casualties at Camp Taji, according to the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.

US wages strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq after deadly attack

US strikes appeared limited in scope and narrowly tailored, targeting five weapons storage facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah militants - including facilities used to store weaponry for past attacks on US-led coalition troops, the Pentagon said.

Q&A: Under sanctions and economic crisis, Iranians go to vote

SOAS Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam talks to TRT World about the upcoming Iranian parliamentary election.

Iran dissidents urge vote boycott as leaders eye high turnout

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's supreme leader, told Iranians to "disappoint the enemy" by voting in Friday's parliamentary election, which comes during one of the most testing periods for Iran since the ouster of the pro-US shah in 1979.

What impact will a tightened vetting system have in Iran?

The Iranian Guardian Council disqualified thousands of candidates, including reformists and conservatives, for parliamentary elections with low turnout expected.

Rocket attack hits near US embassy in Iraq capital

The assault sent warning sirens blaring across the diplomatic compound but it was unclear exactly what was hit and how many rockets made impact.

Has Afghanistan’s security taken precedence over Iraq for the US?

The US wants to draw down on Afghanistan so that it can focus on other theatres after almost 20 years of war.

US Senate debates restricting Trump's Iran war powers

A vote on the war powers resolution could take place as early as Thursday, amid concerns that Trump could embark on open military conflict with Tehran without consulting Congress.

A dip in popularity forces Iranian leaders to readjust rhetoric

The downing of the Ukrainian airliner, a harsh crackdown on protests and a drastic vetting system could mean Iranians stay home in large numbers on election day.