Iraq
5 stories from Middle East Affairs.
U.S. approves $800 million helicopter sale to Iraq
The United States has approved a potential $800 million Foreign Military Sale to Iraq including Bell helicopters, machine gun launchers, rocket systems and related equipment.
Iraq spent $34B on wages and welfare in first half of 2026, exceeding revenue
Iraq spent $34.1 billion on public-sector salaries and social welfare in the first half of 2026, accounting for 82 percent of federal spending and exceeding total revenue.
PUK official clarifies remarks on Khanaqin
A representative of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan says recent remarks by the party's Khanaqin office were misunderstood and not directed at any community.
Iran launches missile and drone strikes on U.S. positions across Middle East
Iran launched strikes on U.S. bases and interests in Jordan, Iraq and Bahrain, while a Saudi oil tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz with two Philippine crew members killed, in an escalation following American air strikes that killed at least 11 people in southern Iran.
Iran strikes Kurdish targets in Iraq as US tensions rise
Iran carried out drone and missile attacks on targets in Iraqi Kurdistan, including positions of the KDPI Kurdish opposition group, amid escalating tensions with the United States.
