Iraq

IBTimes UK looks back at how the fight to rid Iraq and Syria of the jihadists played out across the year, in 100 powerful photos.

David Sim Dec 15, 2017

Russia's participation is less than certain after Kremlin expresses concern about length of the proposed extension.

Gaurav Sharma Nov 30, 2017

A group of Iraqi hackers have created fake Isis propaganda sites to disrupt the communication network used be the terrorist organisation.

James Hetherington Nov 28, 2017

Remains of more than 340 Yazidi Kurds were found in a mass grave outside Mosul. They are believed to have been executed by Isis terrorists.

Roger Baird Nov 27, 2017

"Sarah is trying her best despite the difficult circumstances," said a representative in an exclusive interview with IBTimes UK.

Kabita Maharana Nov 25, 2017

Iraq's interior minister Qasim al-Araji has said agents from his country have infiltrated Isis sleeper cells to prevent further bomb attacks.

Brendan Cole Nov 17, 2017

Human rights activists protest against Iraq's bill of Jafaari Personal Status Law that could legalise child marriage, marital rape and ban Muslims from marrying non-Muslims.

Isabelle Gerretsen Nov 14, 2017

Zana Yusif has been jailed for 15 years after he killed vulnerable Bangladeshi grandfather Tarek Chowdhury, 64, in a cell at the Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre in London.

William Watkinson Nov 13, 2017

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

Jordan Bhatt Nov 05, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 14, 2017

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

Claire Toureille Sep 12, 2017

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

Isabelle Gerretsen Aug 15, 2017

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

Isabelle Gerretsen Aug 07, 2017

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

Ludovica Iaccino Jul 26, 2017

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

William Watkinson Jul 20, 2017

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

David Sim Jul 13, 2017

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

William Watkinson Jul 12, 2017

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

Brendan Cole Jul 11, 2017

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

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

SITE Intelligence Group Jul 05, 2017

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

IBT UK Contributor Jul 05, 2017