Israel ran secret Iraq bases for Iran strikes
#Israel #IraqIsrael built two covert military bases in Iraqi desert to support Iran strikes, a report claims. A shepherd discovered one base and was later killed by Israeli forces, exposing operations that violated Iraqi sovereignty. read more
US Urges Iraq to Curb Iranian Militant Groups' Influence
#Iraq #USpoliticsThe US State Department warns Iraq to crack down on Iranian-backed militant groups, stressing the need for full control of security forces within Iraq to prevent destabilizing activities. The warning comes after previous tensions and recent sanctions on a Chinese oil company. read more
Iraq Parliament Amends Personal Status Law, Raising Child Marriage Concerns
#Iraq #ChildMarriageIraq's parliament controversially passed laws, including amendments to the personal status law criticized for potentially legalizing child marriage. Activists fear the erosion of safeguards for women's rights, as the changes grant Islamic courts more authority. Protests erupted due to alleged procedural violations. read more
"Israeli Government Seeks Allies' Help to Release Kidnapped Researcher"
#Israel #IraqIsrael has united with allies to seek the release of a woman believed kidnapped in Iraq. Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian researcher missing for nearly two years, may be held by an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia. Israel is engaging other countries for assistance. read more
Amnesty International Condemns Potential Child Marriage Legislation in Iraq
#Iraq #ChildMarriageAmnesty International fears that changes to Iraq's Personal Status Law could legalize child marriages, allowing girls as young as nine to marry. The proposed amendments would also strip women of divorce protections. The organization urges parliament to reject the harmful changes. read more
Amnesty International Raises Concerns Over Iraq's Potential Marriage Law Changes
#Iraq #ChildMarriageAmnesty International warns of potential child marriages in Iraq as young as nine under proposed changes to the Personal Status Law. Rights groups fear the elimination of legal age requirements could lead to unregistered unions, erasing protections for women in divorce and inheritance. read more
#Iraq #OilRefineryFire
Plumes of black smoke fill the sky in Iraq as a huge oil refinery fire erupts in the Kurdish region, causing storage tanks of crude oil and asphalt to catch fire. Firefighting teams mobilize, and no casualties are reported. read more
#Iraq #AntiLGBTQLaw
Iraq passes new law criminalizing same-sex marriage and imposing prison sentences for those who change their biological gender or dress in an effeminate manner. The law is supported by Shia Muslim parties but condemned by the international community. read more
#OmFahad #Iraq
Iraqi social media star Om Fahad, known for light-hearted content, was shot dead in Baghdad by unknown assailants while in her car. Her popularity on social media upset some conservative sectors in Iraq. Authorities sentenced her previously for sharing deemed indecent content. read more