Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says U.S.-backed Iraqi forces have launched an operation to regain control of western Mosul from ISIL militants. The United Nations says humanitarian agencies are setting up in these older sections of the city where, already, food and fuel supplies are dwindling, running water is scarce, and electricity in many neighborhoods is unreliable for the estimated 800,000 civilians. 2017-02-19
Two suicide bombings, one using a car bomb and another with an explosive belt, take place in vegetable markets in eastern Baghdad, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 50. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility. 2017-01-8
The U.S. military investigates yesterday's Islamic State rocket strike near the Qayyarah Airfield West to ascertain if a chemical agent was used. 2016-09-21
A car bomb explodes at a checkpoint north of Baghdad, killing at least seven people. 2016-07-13
Twin bombings in a pair of crowded commercial areas in Baghdad kill at least 125 people. ISIL claims responsibility. 2016-07-3
Senior Kurdish and Shi'ite Muslim leaders agree to withdraw from Tuz Khurmato, Iraq, where recent violence has killed more than 10 people. 2016-04-27
At least 14 people have been killed in suicide bombing attacks in Baghdad. 2016-04-24
An Iraqi Air Force helicopter is shot down by ISIL near Amiriyah Fallujah, Al Anbar Governorate, killing at least one crew member and injuring another. 2016-02-17