Iraq

America’s other battle with Iran

US President Donald Trump (right) and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on July 14.

Syria seizes weapons hidden in tanker truck, says cargo was for Hezbollah

Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news agency says

Trump teases ‘massive’ oil deals with Iraq during visit from PM

US President Donald Trump (right) speaks during a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (left) in the Oval Office of the White House on July 14.

Senegalese football federation says coach Pape Thiaw’s salary demands caused World Cup downfall

The issue was discovered late and had raised concern among players, said Senegalese federation chief Abdoulaye Fall.

Iraq's prime minister seeks big energy investments on US trip

FILE PHOTO: Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi speaks during a parliamentary session to vote in a new government headed by Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister, at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad/File Photo

Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected

FILE PHOTO: Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi speaks during a parliamentary session to vote in a new government headed by Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister, at the parliament headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad/File Photo

Senegal fire coach Pape Bouna Thiaw after disappointing World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Belgium v Senegal - Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington, U.S. - July 1, 2026 Senegal coach Pape Thiaw before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Troy Wayrynen

Thousands march as Khamenei’s funeral procession crosses into Iraq

People gather on the day of a funeral procession for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Najaf, Iraq, on July 8.

Body of Iran’s Khamenei arrives in Iraq before procession: State media

The coffin of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran, is carried after arriving aboard a Mahan Air aircraft at Najaf International Airport in Najaf, Iraq, July 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Stringer

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