Iraq investigates drone attacks linked to Iran-backed militias

Iraq investigates drone attacks linked to Iran-backed militias

2026-06-05

"the Iraqi government is determined to resolve the issue of these dangerous militias due to the inherent


Power play: How militia integration continues to erode Iraqi sovereignty

Power play: How militia integration continues to erode Iraqi sovereignty

2026-06-16

. By operating under the state's banner, these militias legitimize their presence while maintaining total


Militias making Iraq a dangerous launchpad for Iran's proxy wars

Militias making Iraq a dangerous launchpad for Iran's proxy wars

2026-05-07

Members of Iran-backed militias take part in a mass funeral in Baghdad on March 24, 2026. [Ahmad


US halts dollar shipments to pressure Iraq over militia aggression

US halts dollar shipments to pressure Iraq over militia aggression

2026-05-04

Iraqis who want a secure and prosperous future free from militia dominance.


US successfully secures release of US journalist from Iraqi Militia

US successfully secures release of US journalist from Iraqi Militia

2026-04-14

militia elements abducted her from al-Saadoun Street in central Baghdad. Surveillance footage


Hizbullah and Iraqi militias deployed to Iran to suppress dissent

Hizbullah and Iraqi militias deployed to Iran to suppress dissent

2026-01-16

] Iran has deployed Hizbullah fighters and Iraqi militia groups to suppress domestic protests


Militias prioritize loyalty to Iran over Iraq's sovereignty

Militias prioritize loyalty to Iran over Iraq's sovereignty

2026-01-12

, during a display of power in Baghdad. [Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP] Iran‑aligned Iraqi


Washington puts $30 million in bounties on Iran-aligned militia leaders in Iraq

Washington puts $30 million in bounties on Iran-aligned militia leaders in Iraq

2026-05-07

pressure on Iran-aligned militia leaders in Iraq, making them acutely aware of growing risks


Kataib Hizbullah escalates regional shadow war, threatens Jordan

Kataib Hizbullah escalates regional shadow war, threatens Jordan

2026-06-04

Men register to join the pro-Iran Iraqi militia group Kataib Hizbullah, in Baghdad on January 29


Iranian-Backed Iraqi militia mobilizes for regional escalation at Tehran’s command

Iranian-Backed Iraqi militia mobilizes for regional escalation at Tehran’s command

2025-12-10

] The announcement of readiness for regional escalation by the Iranian-backed Iraqi militia Harakat Hizbullah al


How US sanctions exposed Iran's grip on Iraq's resources

How US sanctions exposed Iran's grip on Iraq's resources

2026-06-11

. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) increased economic pressure on Iran and its proxy militias


Iran’s proxy strategy in Iraq is faltering amid militia self-interest

Iran’s proxy strategy in Iraq is faltering amid militia self-interest

2025-12-08

among militia leaders undermine Iran’s political and strategic goals in Iraq. Iraqi militia


Iran-backed militias in Iraq scramble after US sanctions

Iran-backed militias in Iraq scramble after US sanctions

2025-09-29

States designated these Iranian-backed militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) on September 17


Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iraqi Ambassador

Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iraqi Ambassador

2026-05-04

that Baghdad's failure to control Iran-Aligned Militia Groups (IAMGs) undermines Iraq's credibility as a regional


Armed group places Iraq at center of growing regional crossfire

Armed group places Iraq at center of growing regional crossfire

2026-05-01

Iraqi militia group Kata'ib Hizbullah, in Baghdad on January 29, 2026. [Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP