Iraq Elects Kurdish President Nizar Amidi Amid War Fallout
Iraq's parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as the country's new president, a critical step in forming a government after years of conflict and instability.
Iraq's parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as the country's new president, a critical step in forming a government after years of conflict and instability.
The powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah announced it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson, kidnapped in Baghdad last week, citing appreciation for outgoing Prime Minister al-Sudani.
An Iran-supported Iraqi militia group has declared it will release U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was detained in Baghdad. The announcement marks a potential diplomatic development amid regional tensions.
American and Iraqi authorities reveal the journalist was alerted to security risks prior to abduction, highlighting ongoing dangers for media in conflict zones.
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RecommendedIraqi officials report the kidnapping of an American journalist in Baghdad, with security forces launching an urgent operation to locate the captors amid heightened regional tensions.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a critical security alert, urging American citizens to leave Iraq immediately following a missile attack on its building, citing threats from Iran-aligned militias.
A missile struck the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, and debris from an intercepted drone hit a UAE oil facility as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran intensifies, with new Marine deployments and threats over oil infrastructure.