U.S. Strikes Militia Targets in Iraq and Syria

ELLEN KNICKMEYER and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA / The Associated Press Dec 29, 2019 The Defense Department says the "precision defensive strikes" were in retaliation for a rocket attack that killed an American contractor. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Iraqis Sweep Away Last Resistance in Kirkuk Province

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 21, 2017 Meanwhile, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the foremost Iraqi clerical leader, asks his government to protect Kurdish civilians. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

In Absence of U.S. Leadership, War Breaks Out Between Kurds and Baghdad

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 16, 2017 On Sunday night, artillery duels broke out between Iraqi army forces and Kurdish Peshmerga paramilitary personnel to the south of the city of Kirkuk. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Islamic State Diversionary Attack Fails in Kirkuk, but Hundreds of Civilians Die in Mosul Battle

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Oct 24, 2016 The fundamentalist group launches fighting in two cities, amid the slow, steady advances being made by the Iraqi army and its allies. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Iraq Is Coming Apart at the Seams — Here’s an Essential Reader

Staff / Truthdig Jun 18, 2014 Confused about what’s going on in Iraq? Wondering how the situation became so grim? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dozens Killed in Attack on Iraqi Police Headquarters

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2013 On Sunday morning, a suicide car bomber disguised as a policeman attacked the police headquarters in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk, killing 36 people and wounding 105 in the blast, according to The New York Times. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

20 Killed in Kirkuk Suicide Bombing

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2009 A car bomb killed at least 20 people and wounded 40 in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk on Tuesday. The bombing comes on the heels of national celebrations marking U.S. troops' pullback from Iraq's cities and towns, and just a week after another suicide attack left 80 people dead in Taza Khurmatu, just south of Kirkuk. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Are We Winning the War on Terror?

Staff / Truthdig Dec 14, 2008 This week's Mosaic Intelligence Report takes stock of recent attacks in Iraq and India and outlines the challenges that President-elect Barack Obama must face if he hopes to succeed where George Bush has failed in his vaunted "global war on terror." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Iraq Blasts Kill Dozens

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2008 Multiple suicide bombings in Baghdad and Kirkuk in the north killed more than 50 Iraqis on Monday. The bombers in the capital targeted Shiite pilgrims. More than 200 were wounded in the two cities. News of the attacks came on the heels of a spate of bombings around the world. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Al-Qaida Blamed for Iraq Village Massacre

Staff / Truthdig Jul 17, 2007 Iraqi officials are attributing the deaths of 29 people in Duwailiya, in Diyala province north of Baghdad, to al-Qaida militants who disguised themselves in military uniforms and surrounded the village before opening fire Tuesday on men, women and children. This latest report follows other news of widespread violence as the U.S. troop "surge" continues. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Suicide Bombers Kill Dozens in Kirkuk

Staff / Truthdig Jul 16, 2007 Multiple bombs exploded across the city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq Monday. The BBC reported that at least 85 people were killed and more than 180 wounded. The deadliest of the bombs was detonated near the offices of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, a party led by Iraqi President Jalal Talabani, leaving a 30-foot crater. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Another Iraq War

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2007 The Bush administration finds itself in a difficult position as tensions between two regional allies threaten to escalate to war. The Turkish military is fed up with Kurdish rebels it says have safe harbor in northern Iraq, and now wants to mount an assault across the border. One of Iraq's Kurdish leaders has said such an attack would trigger retaliation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )