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Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Iraq kills at least 61 people in Iran and injures hundreds

At least 61 people have died in Iran after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Halabja, Iraq, close to the border of Iran.

Nicole Rojas Nov 13, 2017

The US 'misled' the UK over Iraq WMDs information, says Gordon Brown

The former prime minster suggested that the UK may never have entered had crucial intelligence been revealed sooner.

Jordan Bhatt Nov 05, 2017

Last days of the Caliphate: Isis on the run in Iraq and Syria

Hours after the Syrian army liberated the city of Deir al-Zour from Isis, came the news that Iraqi forces had entered al-Qaim.

David Sim Nov 03, 2017

Pregnant American teenager forced into Isis-controlled Syria to return to the US

A six-month pregnant American teenager, who was taken to Syria against her will by her father, is set to return home to Kansas.

Nicole Rojas Nov 02, 2017

How we treat Muslims returning from war in Syria and Iraq will define our British humanity

Even at these taxing times, the urge only to punish has to be curbed. If it isn't, a liberal democracy will become an elected autocracy. And then no one is safe.

Yasmin Alibhai-Brown Oct 19, 2017

Iraq dismisses claim its army is preparing to retake Kirkuk from Kurds as 'fake news'

At least 6,000 Kurdish troops are believed to have been deployed to the oil-rich city in response to Baghdad's alleged threats.

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 13, 2017

Photos: Iraqi forces enter Hawija, Isis stronghold where 78,000 people may be trapped

Iraqi forces and Shia paramilitaries have entered the town of Hawija, one of just two pockets of territory still under control of Islamic State (Isis/Daesh) in Iraq.

David Sim Oct 04, 2017

Ashura 2017 photos: Shia Muslims around the world mark holiest month of Muharram

The holiest day in the Shia calendar is observed on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic year, to mourn the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

David Sim Oct 02, 2017

Ashura 2017: Shia Muslims beat themselves with chains and knives [Graphic images]

Many devotees beat their heads and chests with chains and knives, and gash their heads with swords to show their grief and echo the suffering of Imam Hussein.

David Sim Sep 29, 2017

Isis leader al-Baghdadi 'back from the dead' in 'recording' calling for attacks on the west

The reclusive Isis warlord has not been seen in years and has a $25m (£19m) US bounty on his head.

William Watkinson Sep 28, 2017

Dozens killed in twin gun and bomb terror attacks in Iraq

Isis, which controls pockets of the country, said it was behind the attacks.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 14, 2017

Turkey rounds up 25 suspected Isis fighters including high-ranking terror attack planners

Turkish state media said 22 of the jihadists, detained in Istanbul, were foreign nationals.

Claire Toureille Sep 12, 2017

Saudi Arabia to reopen border with Iraq for first time since Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990

Countries are working to boost ties in their bid to diminish Iran's growing influence in the Middle East.

Isabelle Gerretsen Aug 15, 2017

IBTimes photographer of the year Goran Tomasevic

Isis claims to have killed 68 Iraqi soldiers in suicide bombing near Iraq-Syria border

One soldier was also taken hostage, the terror group said in a statement.

Isabelle Gerretsen Aug 07, 2017

Child Trapped Under Rubble Found Alive In Old Mosul

Mosul: Heartbreaking video emerges of baby desperate for water after being rescued from rubble

Mosul was recently declared liberated from Isis after months of fighting.

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 26, 2017

Margaret Thatcher 'made chemical weapons threat' against Saddam Hussein

The former UK Prime Minister discussed her plans with US defence secretary Dick Cheney.

William Watkinson Jul 20, 2017

The stories behind the most powerful photos of the battle for Mosul

"Of all the wars I have covered in various countries, Mosul has been the worst."

David Sim Jul 13, 2017

Isis forced children 'to cut body parts from captured combatants' in Mosul

Harrowing stories are emerging from the newly-liberated city Mosul after it's recapture.

William Watkinson Jul 12, 2017

Battle for Mosul: Isis hung bodies from pylons and coalition forces 'failed to protect civilians'

Amnesty says UK claim of no civilian casualties was 'implausible'.

Brendan Cole Jul 11, 2017

Photo report: 'Victory' over Isis in Mosul comes at a terrible cost

Iraqi forces repeatedly used coalition air strikes in Mosul, often to kill teams of just two or three Isis fighters armed with light weapons.

David Sim Jul 10, 2017

Shocking Isis propaganda video shows child soldiers beheading prisoners in Iraq

The video threatens encourages Muslims to carry out lone wolf attacks in America, Europe, and Russia.

SITE Intelligence Group Jul 05, 2017

Mosul residents flee Islamic State Isis Daesh

Isis suicide brides unleash a wave of bombings in Mosul battle's last-stand

At least 20 women, mostly foreign jihadi wives, have blown themselves up in Mosul since Sunday.

IBT UK Contributor Jul 05, 2017

Iraqi model tortured and murdered for his good looks, blonde hair and tight clothes

Karar Nushi was found dead on the streets of Baghdad with multiple stab wounds and other signs of torture.

IBT UK Contributor Jul 04, 2017

Starving, exhausted and traumatised, civilians flee Mosul's Old City, but thousands still trapped

Iraqi forces have found terrified families who had been hiding in their homes for weeks as fierce fighting raged around them.

David Sim Jul 04, 2017

Fears for thousands of residents trapped with Isis fighters in shrinking area of Mosul's Old City

Harrowing photos show terrified families escaping across piles of rubble, and Iraqi forces rescuing a little boy whose family had been killed in the fighting.

David Sim Jul 03, 2017