Entrenched political leaders prolong crises in Iraq and Lebanon
Pro-Iranians label Iraqi election a ‘scam’ as Beirut port blast inquiry is suspended again
Iraq election: Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr the main winner
‘Good election machine’ propels Mahdi Army leader and Reform bloc Sadrists to success
Iraqis poised to vote under reformed election laws
Low turnout expected due to ‘apathy and despair’ among 25 million potential voters
Iraqi militias seek truce with US, report claims
Commanders of Iran-sponsored fighters strike accord after fatalities inflicted by US
Iraq president prepared to resign over potential pro-Iranian PM
Barham Salih refusing to designate Asaad al-Eidani out of ‘desire to stop bloodshed’
Iraq bids to de-escalate rising tensions between US and Iran
Premier says Iraq does not have the option of distancing itself from volatile situation
Iraq government formation efforts stall amid Shia power struggle
Six months after elections, appointment of an interior minister is bone of contention
Iraqis plan fresh wave of protests amid growing frustration
Southern Shias to take to the streets to demand water, jobs, and an end to corruption
Alliance of three dominant parties moves to form Iraq government
Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s bond with Hadi al-Amiri could remove Tehran’s obstruction
Iraq prime minister Haider al-Abadi appears to be ahead in poll
Iraqis vote in first election since defeat of Islamic State militants inside the country
Corruption the main issue as Iraqis prepare to elect new parliament
Election campaign dominated by sectarian forces that emerged after US war
Isis spokesman urges fighters to target Arab leaders
Isis focus on Arab world may starve western intelligence as affiliate groups go dormant
Islamic State holds up Iraqi army south of Mosul
Fighting expected to intensify with up to one million people estimated to be uprooted
Top Shia cleric calls for civilians to be spared in assault on Falluja
Large civilian death toll in mainly Sunni city could aggravate sectarian tensions in Iraq
Uneasy alliance between US and Iran must hold after battle of Tikrit
Shia militias ignore preconditions for US air strikes, as tiny IS force holds on to city
Iraqi forces await reinforcements before renewing Tikrit offensive
Islamic State holding about half of Saddam Hussein’s home city
Analysis: Islamic State halts Iraqi advance in battle for Tikrit
US and Iran have joined soldiers, militiamen and tribesmen in crucial campaign for strategic city
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