US/Iraq

In the last 4 hours

Iraqi ruling bloc prepares meeting on PM nomination as deadline approaches Shafaq News08:51

President Barzani, US envoy focus on Kurdish unity, Baghdad ties Shafaq News08:19

Erbil plans statue for US Senator Lindsey Graham Shafaq News07:38

In the last 6 hours

Barzani and U.S. Stress Sovereignty as Iraq Struggles to Form Government Peregraf07:10

Concerns about US institutions suggest that ongoing loyalty from other democracies can no longer be taken for granted LSE06:11

In the last 8 hours

US warns of diplomatic rupture over Al-Maliki PM candidacy Shafaq News03:35

Earlier today

Why Iran May Prove a Battlefield for the US Unlike Iraq or Afghanistan Observer Research Foundation00:55

Yesterday

Iraqi Army after US-led Coalition withdrawal: Can Baghdad achieve full military sovereignty? Shafaq News04:53 17-Feb-26

State of Law Insists Maliki Will Not Withdraw, Dismissing U.S. Pressure as 'Political Noise' Peregraf03:43 17-Feb-26

In the last 7 days

Envoy lauds CNN over coverage of just Kuwait cause Kuwait Times15:20 16-Feb-26

Central Bank of Iraq Orders End to Price Disparities Between Old and New U.S. Dollar Notes Peregraf06:41 16-Feb-26

Iraqi, Iranian FMs discuss US-Iran talks in phone call Gulf Times07:18 15-Feb-26

This Iraq Presidential Candidate Has a Plan to Help Trump Challenge Iran Miami Herald04:26 15-Feb-26

KDP Envoy promotes Al-Maliki’s premiership bid in Washington Shafaq News14:44 14-Feb-26

US completes transfer of 5,700 is detainees from Syria to Iraq The New Arab12:33 14-Feb-26

President Barzani at MSC2026: US lawmakers reaffirm support for Kurdistan Shafaq News07:06 14-Feb-26

US moves thousands of ISIS detainees from Syria camps to Iraqi custody Stripes23:22 13-Feb-26

US warns Al-Maliki premiership would trigger reassessment of Iraq ties Shafaq News13:47 13-Feb-26

US transfers thousands of ISIS prisoners to Iraq from Syria Miami Herald13:35 13-Feb-26

US Military Completes Transfer of 5,700 ISIS Detainees from Syria to Iraq Asharq Al-Awsat12:29 13-Feb-26

U.S. forces complete transfers of ISIS fighters from Syria to more secure prisons in Iraq The Washington Times12:02 13-Feb-26

U.S. military says transfer of ISIS suspects from Syria to Iraq complete CBS News11:19 13-Feb-26

US military completes evacuation of ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq Al-Monitor11:11 13-Feb-26

Iraq Hopes Some ISIS Detainees to be Repatriated Soon amid Transfers Out of Syria Asharq Al-Awsat10:47 13-Feb-26

Has Washington come to its senses in Iraq? Middle East Monitor10:10 13-Feb-26

US completes Mission transferring ISIS prisoners from Syria to Iraq Syrian Arab News Agency09:43 13-Feb-26

US completes transfer of ISIL detainees from Syria to Iraq: CENTCOM Hurriyet Daily News08:31 13-Feb-26

US completes transfer of over 5,700 ISIS detainees from Syria to Iraq Anadolu Agency08:02 13-Feb-26

Iran is not Iraq and it is definitely not Venezuela Middle East Monitor06:26 13-Feb-26

Iraqi FM: Al-Maliki nomination internal decision, US concerns noted Shafaq News05:58 13-Feb-26

Syrian troops take control of key military base as U.S. troops withdraw The Washington Times16:10 12-Feb-26

US Increases its Pressure on Iran in Iraq Asharq Al-Awsat12:13 12-Feb-26

5,000 Islamic State detainees transferred to Iraq from Syria, will face investigations The Long War Journal10:37 12-Feb-26

Iraq says over 4,500 Daesh members transferred from Syria in coordination with US-led coalition TRT World10:10 12-Feb-26

Iraq says over 4,500 ISIS members transferred from Syria in coordination with US-led coalition Anadolu Agency09:07 12-Feb-26

US calls for ‘fully independent’ government in Iraq Anadolu Agency07:33 12-Feb-26

US demands 'fully independent' Iraq government, warns of tools to counter Iran Yeni Şafak07:11 12-Feb-26

US Charge d’Affaires: Washington ready to counter Iran’s activities in Iraq Shafaq News06:55 12-Feb-26

US Warns Against Iran’s Influence in Iraq as Political Deadlock Deepens Over New Government Peregraf06:32 12-Feb-26

3 months after elections, Iraq still unable to form a government The Long War Journal16:48 11-Feb-26

In the last month

Syria Joining Anti-ISIS Coalition 'Marks New Chapter' in Global Security, US Envoy Says Asharq Al-Awsat11:15 10-Feb-26

Over 4,500 ISIS Detainees Brought to Iraq from Syria, Says Official Asharq Al-Awsat05:30 10-Feb-26

Peregraf Exclusive: Al-Maliki Pushes to Extend Al-Sudani Government, Seeking Early Elections Following Trump’s Rejection Peregraf04:37 10-Feb-26

Trump tariffs on Iran would hit Iraq hardest while UAE would weather storm The National23:24 9-Feb-26

US moves to transfer ISIS detention facilities to Syrian government Shafaq News16:18 9-Feb-26

President Barzani, US consul stress political consensus amid Kurdistan gov’t formation talks Rudaw08:48 9-Feb-26

Norway’s ambassador to Iraq and Jordan resigns over Epstein links Middle East Monitor04:38 9-Feb-26

Norway Envoy to Iraq quits over Epstein investigation Shafaq News01:03 9-Feb-26

Iraqi Finance Minister Warns of Risks in Ties with Trump Administration Peregraf08:05 8-Feb-26

Over 2,200 ISIS Detainees Transferred to Iraq from Syria, Says Iraqi Official Asharq Al-Awsat11:22 7-Feb-26

Baghdad welcomes resumption of Iran-US negotiations Iranian Labour News Agency03:55 7-Feb-26

Fragile Trump cannot see that Iran will make the Iraq War look like child's play i News12:26 6-Feb-26

US approves possible $90m FMS to support Iraq’s security infrastructure Army Technology11:36 6-Feb-26

Iraq’s Shia bloc divided over tactics after US rejects al-Maliki for PM Al Jazeera09:48 6-Feb-26

US threatens aid cutoff if Al-Maliki returns to power Shafaq News17:42 5-Feb-26

US returns former Consulate building in Erbil to KRG Shafaq News12:52 5-Feb-26

CBI Governor Meets US Official Amid Tensions Over Iraqi PM Selection Peregraf12:34 5-Feb-26

Concern over safety and justice as U.S. moves 7,000 ISIS suspects to Iraq CBS News12:20 5-Feb-26

Iraq backs Iran-US negotiations in Oman, foreign minister says Anadolu Agency10:16 5-Feb-26

Iraq, France back US-Iran nuclear talks ahead of Oman meeting Shafaq News09:53 5-Feb-26

What are Washington's options if Maliki returns as Iraq's premier: sanctions or worse? Anadolu Agency07:16 5-Feb-26

Halbousi Warns Against Backing Maliki Against Trump, Calls It 'Catastrophic' Peregraf02:34 5-Feb-26

Iraq faces political disarray after Trump opposes Maliki’s return Iraq Oil Report00:03 5-Feb-26

Maliki Nears Exit From Race to Form Iraqi Gov’t Asharq Al-Awsat14:33 4-Feb-26

What Nuri al-Maliki’s Iraqi Comeback Means for the US The National Interest09:38 4-Feb-26

Foreign Minister meets with Assistant Secretary for Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation at US Department of… Bahrain News Agency06:48 4-Feb-26

Foreign Minister meets with US Congressman Bahrain News Agency04:25 4-Feb-26

Foreign Minister meets US House Appropriations Subcommittee Bahrain News Agency04:25 4-Feb-26

Foreign Minister attends CSIS event on securing global critical mineral supplies Bahrain News Agency03:44 4-Feb-26

Political shifts complicate Iraq’s president and PM selection Shafaq News15:43 3-Feb-26

US warns Iraq of oil revenue cuts if Al-Maliki becomes PM, report says Shafaq News15:09 3-Feb-26

Why the Trump administration is refusing to accept a third term for Iraq’s Nouri al-Maliki Atlantic Council12:19 3-Feb-26

The D Brief: Munitions makers, investing; DOD’s new science board; Troops won’t go to MN; Venezuela plan reflects Iraq… Defense One11:53 3-Feb-26

Iraqi anti-terrorism judges start investigating ISIS detainees moved from Syria The Arab Weekly05:10 3-Feb-26

A gentle reminder about Iran Dawn21:21 2-Feb-26

Iraq Starts Investigations into ISIS Detainees Moved from Syria Asharq Al-Awsat03:52 2-Feb-26

US stresses independent Iraqi government to curb regional tensions Yeni Şafak16:37 1-Feb-26

US says independent Iraqi government key to keeping country insulated from regional tensions Anadolu Agency14:10 1-Feb-26

President Barzani, US envoy discuss Erbil’s role in SDF-Damascus deal, Iraq political process Rudaw10:15 1-Feb-26

Trump’s Maliki message underscores Iraq’s growing strategic risk, won't back him as PM - analysis Jerusalem Post07:47 1-Feb-26

Iraq Parliament Delays Presidential Vote Again Asharq Al-Awsat07:01 1-Feb-26

Iraq's coordination framework reaffirms support for Maliki as PM Yeni Şafak04:29 1-Feb-26

Parliament Session to Elect Iraqi President 'Will Not Be Held Today' Peregraf03:37 1-Feb-26

Report: US Special Envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya No Longer in the Post Asharq Al-Awsat02:07 1-Feb-26

US special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say Times LIVE01:16 1-Feb-26

US Special Envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya No Longer in the Post Asharq Al-Awsat01:16 1-Feb-26

Trump ousts Iraq Envoy Mark Savaya after Al-Maliki nomination – reports Shafaq News00:39 1-Feb-26

Iraq majority bloc backs Maliki for PM The Korea Herald22:12 31-Jan-26

Hundreds protest Trump's NATO comments and Greenland demands at US embassy in Copenhagen Fox News18:23 31-Jan-26

Iraq's largest political bloc backs Maliki, despite Trump pressure TRT World16:01 31-Jan-26

Iran’s Ambassador praises Al-Maliki nomination, criticizes US opposition Shafaq News15:30 31-Jan-26

Iraq’s Shia Ruling Bloc Reaffirms Support for al-Maliki Despite Trump’s Rejection Peregraf14:03 31-Jan-26

Trump’s Al-Maliki veto is 'unfortunate', Iraq's Al-Hikma warned Shafaq News13:28 31-Jan-26

Al-Hakim Expresses Regret Over Trump’s Tweet Rejecting Al-Maliki, Warns of Economic Consequences Peregraf12:52 31-Jan-26

Trump intervention forces Iraq’s Shiite bloc to rethink Al-Maliki push Shafaq News10:04 31-Jan-26

US slows transfers of Islamic State detainees to Iraq: sources The New Arab07:35 31-Jan-26

Al-Maliki Affirms Adherence to the Will of the People as Trump Rejects His Return Peregraf07:06 31-Jan-26

Report: US Slows Transfers of ISIS Detainees to Iraq Asharq Al-Awsat12:57 30-Jan-26

Harakat Al-Nujaba opens volunteer drive to back Iran Shafaq News12:44 30-Jan-26

Iraq intensifies diplomatic push to defuse escalating US-Iran tensions TRT World08:48 30-Jan-26

Najaf Imam rejects US stance on Al-Maliki: Iraqis don't accept humiliation Shafaq News08:09 30-Jan-26

The Way Out of Iraq The Independent Institute (Weblog)07:38 30-Jan-26

Iraq moves to defuse US-Iran tensions through mediation: Report Anadolu Agency06:52 30-Jan-26

CommentTrump's strikes on Iran could turn it into another Iraq or Libya The National22:23 29-Jan-26

Why Iraq’s Next Government Won’t Shake off Iran’s Influence The National Interest22:18 29-Jan-26

Iraq engages Washington and Tehran to contain rising tensions Shafaq News16:33 29-Jan-26

Iraq rejects 'foreign interference' after Trump's threat over government Yeni Şafak14:05 29-Jan-26

Iraq’s presidency rejects ‘foreign interference’ in domestic affairs after Trump’s threat Anadolu Agency12:52 29-Jan-26

Iranian-backed militias in Iraq declare support for regime in case of war against US Jerusalem Post12:26 29-Jan-26

Why Trump's threatening to punish Iraq if a former leader is reelected CBS News11:17 29-Jan-26

Mr Trump, Iraq’s kleptocracy must be dismantled: cutting aid is a laughable and naïve approach Middle East Monitor09:14 29-Jan-26

Maliki defiant after US threatens to withdraw Iraq support Hurriyet Daily News07:21 29-Jan-26

Trump threatens to end Iraq support over al-Maliki comeback bid tied to Iran influence Fox News06:50 29-Jan-26

Iraq’s Government formation enters high-risk phase under US economic pressure Shafaq News06:12 29-Jan-26

Iraq’s Prime Ministerial Deadlock: How Nouri al-Maliki, Donald Trump, and a Fragile State Collided Peregraf05:55 29-Jan-26

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About our US-Iraq news

Get the latest news on US-Iraq relations, which occur against the backdrop of a history of military invasion.

American-Iraqi relations have occurred against a backdrop of military conflict and invasion, first with the Gulf War (1990-1991) in response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait and then again with the Invasion of Iraq (2003), designed to ‘disarm’ the Saddam Hussein regime of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs), none of which were found by an independent UN inspection team.

US forces would remain in Iraq as part of anti-insurgency operations and to support the fledgling Republic of Iraq between 2003 and 2011, when most US forces were withdrawn. American involvement in Iraq would return in response to the threat posed by ISIL in 2014 as part of a multinational coalition, principally focusing on air and drone strikes. US forces finally withdrew from Iraq in 2021.

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