At least 95 killed in Middle East conflict involving Iraq, Iran-aligned forces
Iraqi authorities report that at least 95 people have been killed since the start of ongoing Middle East conflict, including civilians and members of Iraqi security forces and Iran-aligned Popular Mobilization Forces. The violence began with a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28. A leader of an Iraqi legal coalition also reported over 100 Iraqi security personnel killed in the current regional war without coordination or justification from the government or armed factions.
Iraqi security sources report stalled investigation into armed drone attacks
Iraqi security sources have revealed a lack of progress in investigations related to attacks involving drones and unmanned aircraft that targeted various locations in Iraq.
Seven Iraqi soldiers killed in military base airstrike
Seven Iraqi soldiers were killed in an airstrike targeting a military base in Anbar province, according to the Iraqi Defense Ministry.
Military personnel killed in Iraqi airstrike outside combat zones
A military medical unit in western Iraq was hit by an airstrike, killing military personnel. Survivors were left uncertain about the fate of their colleagues in the unit.
Iraqi sources warn of militia practices threatening international isolation
Iraqi sources have warned that practices by state militias threaten to return Iraq to a state of Arab and international isolation, undoing efforts made in recent years to move beyond such a status.
Seven Iraqi soldiers killed in military strike on Anbar base
Seven elements of the Iraqi army were killed in a strike on a military site in Anbar province in western Iraq, according to Iraq's Ministry of Defense. The site houses elements from the Popular Mobilization Forces. Since the war extended to Iraq, positions of the Popular Mobilization Forces and armed Iraqi factions aligned with Tehran have faced strikes attributed to the United States and Israel, while attacks claimed by Iraqi factions target U.S. interests.
US and Israeli airstrikes target militia sites in Baghdad, causing casualties
The United States and Israel conducted airstrikes over the past five days on positions belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces in Baghdad, which also targeted Iraqi military sites. The strikes resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.
Airstrike kills seven Iraqi soldiers in Anbar province
A violent airstrike targeted a position of the Popular Mobilization Forces in Anbar province, western Iraq, resulting in seven deaths among Iraqi military personnel. Smoke was reported rising from the site following the strike.
Iraqi faction claims drone strike on US military base in Baghdad
An Iraqi faction released documentation claiming to have targeted a US military base in Baghdad using remote-controlled drones on March 23. The faction, calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, posted a recording showing what it described as striking what it claims is Victoria Base, a US-affiliated facility in Baghdad.
Iraq caught between US and Iranian military strikes
Iraq is experiencing missile strikes from both the United States and Iran as part of regional tensions. The US has targeted positions in the Hashd, while Iran has struck Kurdish positions in Iraqi Kurdistan. The Kurdish regional government has accused Iran of attacking peshmerga forces, resulting in casualties.
Missile strikes on Erbil kill six Peshmerga fighters, injure over 20
Missile strikes on Erbil resulted in six Peshmerga fighters killed and over 20 injured. The US and Iraqi Council of Ministers condemned the attack, which Iran is attributed to have carried out. Erbil experienced heightened aerial activity as air defenses intercepted threats in the region.
US strike kills 15 PMF members in Iraq's Anbar province
Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces reported that a US military strike in Anbar province killed 15 of its members, including a commander.
Airstrikes on Iraqi PMF site kill 10 including Anbar commander
Airstrikes targeting a Shi'ite PMF (Popular Mobilization Forces) site in Iraq resulted in at least 10 deaths, including a commander from Anbar province.
Seven killed in Iraq cave operation against Popular Mobilization Forces
Seven people, including a commander of Popular Mobilization Forces operations in Anbar, were killed in a cave in Jowiya. The United States escalated military operations against Popular Mobilization Forces positions and facilities in Iraq following strikes on its bases, coinciding with increased regional tensions regarding Iran.
Airstrikes kill 10 fighters in Iraq's Anbar province
According to security and health sources, airstrikes targeted a position belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces in Anbar province in western Iraq on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 fighters.
Iranian forces reported deploying to Iraq amid regional escalation
Following the outbreak of conflict between Iran and a coalition including the United States and Israel, officers from Iran's Quds Force are reportedly flowing into Iraq to manage what the source describes as proxy warfare operations.
Iraq: Attacks on PMU continue as coalition advisors withdraw
Attacks on Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) positions in Iraq continue, while reports indicate most international coalition military advisors are being withdrawn from joint operations command in Baghdad.
Iraqi PM ends dialogue with armed factions after intelligence headquarters strike
Iraq's Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani has ended dialogue efforts with armed factions following an attack on the Iraqi intelligence service headquarters. The PM characterized the group responsible for the strike as a "terrorist group," signaling a breakdown in negotiations between the government and armed militia groups.
Attacks target Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces and international coalition sites
Attacks have escalated in Iraq following strikes on Baghdad airport perimeter and Popular Mobilization Forces sites in Nineveh province.
Drone attacks in Baghdad target security agencies amid political tensions
Baghdad has experienced a series of coordinated drone attacks that coincide with escalating political and military tensions. An attack on the national intelligence agency headquarters on Saturday resulted in the death of an officer. These incidents suggest a possible end to an undeclared ceasefire.
U.S. diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport targeted by rockets
Security sources reported on Wednesday that a U.S. diplomatic facility near Baghdad airport was targeted by Katyusha rockets, with alarm systems activated at the facility.
Baghdad residents skeptical of government claims on security improvements
Residents of Baghdad and Erbil express doubt about Iraqi government assertions that it is working to rebuild the country following regional conflict.