U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq
A U.S. drone strike in the Iraqi capital has killed at least one leader of an Iran-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah.
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Capturing the sound of war as U.S. forces charged for Baghdad
NPR's Eric Westervelt was among the first Western reporters to reach Iraq's capital during the 2003 U.S.-led overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
Why Baghdad will be one of the cities hardest hit by global warming
Iraq's capital city is already seeing record heat — up to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. A report predicts more 120-plus degree days to come. And the "urban heat island" effect will make things even worse.
Iraqi Leader Orders Investigation Of Baghdad Hospital Fire That Killed More Than 80
A massive fire at a hospital dedicated to COVID-19 patients also left more than 100 people injured. Amid calls for action by international organizations, the prime minister ordered an investigation.
Twin Suicide Bombings In Baghdad Market Kill At Least 32, Wound Over 100
Suicide bombings have been rare in the Iraqi capital since the country's military largely defeated the Islamic State group in 2017. But ISIS has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attacks.
U.S. Embassy In Baghdad Hit In Rocket Attack
The attack killed one Iraqi civilian and caused damage to the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad as well as surrounding residential areas. No embassy personnel were hurt.
Iraq's Protests Shook The Government. Now The Movement Is Nearly Crushed
The powerful protests, which led a prime minister to resign, are reeling since influential cleric Muqtada al-Sadr turned on the movement.
Mortar Attack Damages Part of U.S. Embassy Compound In Baghdad
"This is a fairly regular occurrence, small rocket attacks or mortars fired into the Green Zone, but they very rarely actually hit the embassy. This one did," NPR's Jane Arraf reports.
Why The U.S. Embassy In Iraq Became A Target Of Anger Again
Demonstrators threw stones and were met with tear gas during a second day of protests. Here are some of the keys for understanding what happened.
6 Killed And 100 Injured In Latest Security Forces Crackdown In Baghdad Protests
Since the clashes started last month, more than 300 protesters have been killed and 15,000 others wounded. Protesters demand overhauls to the country's political system and an end to corruption.