US-led combat mission in Iraq ends

The operation began in 2014 to defeat the Islamic State (ISIS), after the terrorists seized vast areas of Iraq and neighboring Syria. By Erin Viner Western security and diplomatic officials…

Iraqi PM escapes attempted-assassination

Unknown assailants launched 3 armed drone strikes on the leader’s residence in Baghdad’s heavily- fortified Green Zone yesterday. By Erin Viner Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi escaped without harm although…

Shi’ite cleric Sadr wins Iraqi election

The biggest winner in an Iraqi election on Monday is Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr. By Erin Viner The 47-year-old leader of the Sadrist political party, which has steadily increased…