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US embassy issues warning for Iraq citizens amid Iran-backed attacks

The US embassy in Baghdad has issued a warning to its citizens about the possibility of further attacks after Iran-backed armed groups targeted a diplomatic support center at the airport.

08 Apr 2026-20:29
Iraq reopens airspace and resumes commercial flights following regional conflict

In a major step toward normalizing national operations, the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) officially announced the reopening of the country’s airspace and all commercial airports effective immediately .

08 Apr 2026-12:13
Kittleson to be freed ahead of Trump ultimatum

The powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah said in a statement on Tuesday that it will release the American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week.

07 Apr 2026-21:32
US embassy warns of possible militia attacks in Baghdad

The U.S. Embassy Baghdad has issued a security alert warning that Iranian-aligned terrorist militias may conduct attacks in central Baghdad within the next 24–48 hours.

02 Apr 2026-10:20
Iraq detains suspect in US journalist's kidnapping in Baghdad

The Iraqi Interior Ministry announced that security forces arrested a suspect in connection with the kidnapping of a foreign journalist in central Baghdad on Tuesday.

31 Mar 2026-22:44
U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson abducted in Iraq - VIDEO

Iraq's interior ministry has reported that a foreign journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad.

31 Mar 2026-21:50
Iraqi air defenses intercept drone over Baghdad

Iraqi air defenses shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the Karkh district of Baghdad.

31 Mar 2026-00:51
Explosions hit Baghdad, US base reportedly targeted

Explosions have been reported across Baghdad, according to journalists on the ground, raising concerns about a possible escalation in the region.

21 Mar 2026-23:20
Explosions reported near Baghdad airport

21 Mar 2026-01:21
U.S. C-RAM shoots down kamikaze drone near Baghdad - VIDEO

A U.S. Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar system has intercepted a kamikaze drone near Baghdad during a nighttime engagement, according to newly released footage.

20 Mar 2026-14:47

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