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Iraq August 30, 2022

Baghdad, Iraq violence leaves at least 30 dead, cleric tells protesters to withdraw

At least 30 have been confirmed killed in Iraq as violent protests continue over Shiite infighting amid its worst political crisis since 2003.

Iraq August 30, 2022

Gunfire strikes Iraq's Green Zone during violent protests

Violence continued to escalate Tuesday in Iraq's Green Zone. Supporters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr clashed with Iraqi security forces, using grenades and machine guns.

Iraq August 29, 2022

Iraq protests: Multiple deaths, dozens injured after hundreds storm gov't palace, clash with security forces

Iraqi protesters in Baghdad stormed the government palace after an influential cleric resigned, resulting in multiple deaths and dozens more injured.

Iraq August 29, 2022

Iraqi protesters storm government palace after cleric Moqtada al-Sadr quits politics

Iraqi religious leader Moqtada al-Sadr announced he is retiring from politics, resulting in supporters storming the Republican Palace and the military imposing a curfew.

Middle East August 10, 2022

Iraq's Sadr tells judiciary to dissolve parliament in a week

Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim Moqtada al-Sadr called on Iraq's judiciary to dissolve parliament by the end of next week and threatened action if his demands are not met.

Iraq July 30, 2022

Iraqi parliament in Baghdad stormed by protesters

For the second time in a week, thousands of Iraqi protesters breached the parliament in support of Muqtada al-Sadr, but there were no lawmakers present for a parliament session.

OPINION July 30, 2022

I was exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq; Republicans turned their backs on veterans like me

Toxic burn pits in Iraq harmed veterans like me and Republicans turned their backs on us. This isn't how we should treat those injured defending America.

OPINION July 3, 2022

The July 4th conversation we should have about the true cost of war

July 4th should be a time for Americans to reflect on the cost of war, what we demand from the men and women in our military and the toll that takes on them.

VIDEO June 11, 2022

Former special operations soldier returns to Iraq — but this time with her Harvard master's degrees

Shelane Etchison, one of the first women in a military combat role, discusses her transition from Army special ops to Harvard

Digital Originals June 11, 2022

Former special operations soldier returns to Iraq — but this time with her Harvard master's degrees

Shelane Etchison, a former Army officer, discusses her transition from special operations to life as a graduate student in two Harvard master's programs.

Iran June 9, 2022

Iran proxies engaged in 'invisible jihad' against Christians in Middle East, report warns

Iran’s proxy militias are engaged in an “invisible jihad” against Christians in the Middle East, a new report is warning.