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Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions
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Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions

Iran Thursday accused the United States of an “unacceptable” escalation of tensions and said Tehran was showing “maximum restraint” despite…
In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years
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In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years

BAGHDAD (AP) — Every evening at the Muntada al-Masrah theater on Baghdad’s Rashid street, the cast and crew of the…
Iraq seeks to reclaim leadership role, status in Arab world
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Iraq seeks to reclaim leadership role, status in Arab world

BAGHDAD (AP) — After decades of conflict, Iraq is seeking to reclaim a leadership role and status in the Arab…
Post-IS Iraq treads fine line as it seeks regional role
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Post-IS Iraq treads fine line as it seeks regional role

Five years after the Islamic State group swept across Iraq, Baghdad is bidding to reclaim its role as a regional…
Across Baghdad, a moment of respite and guarded hope
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Across Baghdad, a moment of respite and guarded hope

BAGHDAD (AP) — Baghdad’s main commercial district has seen more bombings than its residents can count. Death visited almost daily…
Trade ties in focus as Iran’s Rouhani begins Iraq visit
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Trade ties in focus as Iran’s Rouhani begins Iraq visit

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has arrived in Baghdad, Iraq’s government said on Monday, on an official visit…
Acting Pentagon chief visits Iraq, discusses Syria withdrawal
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Acting Pentagon chief visits Iraq, discusses Syria withdrawal

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday for an unannounced visit to Iraq…
Building on Syria war gains, Hezbollah scores political win
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Building on Syria war gains, Hezbollah scores political win

  BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah’s bigger role in Lebanon’s new unity government points to a growing appetite to shape state…
One dead after protesters storm Turkish military camp in north Iraq: Kurdish officials
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One dead after protesters storm Turkish military camp in north Iraq: Kurdish officials

  DOHUK, Iraq (Reuters) – One protester was killed and at least 10 others wounded when they stormed a Turkish…
Iraq Bikers aim to heal sectarian divide
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Iraq Bikers aim to heal sectarian divide

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Roaring along Baghdad’s highways, the “Iraq Bikers” are doing more than showing off their love of outsized…
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