Iraq

Rocket explodes near US embassy in Iraq

ABC News' Martha Raddatz reports on the rising tensions in the Middle East after an explosion went off Sunday less than a mile from the U.S. embassy.

Rocket attack hits near US Embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone

ExxonMobil employees evacuating oil field in southern Iraq

Iraq evacuation warning

The State Department has ordered all "non-emergency employees" to leave Iraq, and the commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of a possible "full-scale confrontation," as tensions rise.

State Department orders non-emergency government employees out of Iraq amid tensions with Iran

The State Department ordered all non-emergency employees out of Iraq amid tensions with Iran.

Some personnel ordered out of US embassy in Baghdad

The State Department ordered all non-emergency personnel to leave Iraq immediately, warning of threats from Iran and rising tensions across the region.

Dust storm rolls across Iraq

Deadly dust storm rolls across southern Iraq, killing 5.

Top general says US has not shifted focus to 'watching' Iran from Iraq

A top U.S. general says the U.S. military's mission in Iraq remains focused on defeating ISIS, and has not shifted to "watching" Iran as President Donald Trump said.

Pompeo makes surprise visit to Baghdad and Erbil to reassure Iraqi officials on US Syria withdrawal

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is on a tour of the Mideast to reassure Iraq and other allies about a U.S. withdrawal from Syria.

Study toxic exposure, vaccines in 9/11 and Gulf War veterans, scientists say

Scientists call on lawmakers and the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund a new program to study generational health effects among Gulf War and post-9/11 veterans.

US officials to dodge Iraqi import laws by sending painkillers in diplomatic mail

U.S. officials have apparently resorted to packing painkillers in diplomatic pouches usually reserved for sensitive documents in order to circumvent Iraqi import laws.

Brides Across America bought a wedding dress for Iraq War veteran Genevievie Braun

Genevieve met her future husband Robert while they were both serving in Iraq.

15 years ago, Iraqis rejoiced by toppling Saddam statue

Today marks 15 years since Iraqis celebrated the collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime by toppling a statue of the longtime ruler in downtown Baghdad.

15 years ago, Iraqis rejoiced by toppling Saddam statue

Fifteen years ago, Iraqis toppled a statue of the longtime Iraqi ruler.

Iraq needs $88.2 billion to rebuild in wake of war against ISIS, minister says

It will take a staggering $88.2 billion to rebuild parts of Iraq devastated by the war against ISIS, according to the country's minister of planning.

US troops in Iraq to shift mission as ISIS threat changes

Twin suicide bombings in Baghdad leave at least 27 dead

Twin suicide bombers shattered three months peace in Baghdad, kill at least 27 in Tayran Square

Thousands more US military service members in Iraq and Syria than believed

The Pentagon issues quarterly reports on troop levels overseas.

Iran's death toll climbs to 530 after powerful earthquake near Iran-Iraq border

Iraqi Kurdish independence gamble backfires

High alert amid fear of war in Iraq a looming minefield for US-led coalition

'End in sight' in campaign to retake Raqqa from ISIS, says top diplomat

The fight for Raqqa has been bloody and prolonged.

Watchdogs: Iraqi troops beat and execute Mosul prisoners in new videos

New videos surfaced online of U.S.-supported Iraqi security forces beating and executing prisoners by throwing them off a cliff after liberating Mosul from ISIS.

Mosul ISIS fighters feigning surrender in order to attempt suicide attacks

The Iraqi PM declared Mosul liberated on Monday, despite pockets of resistance.

Long road ahead for Mosul's residents, despite military victory over ISIS

U.N. Refugee Agency says there is no end in sight to the humanitarian crisis.

Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi declares victory over ISIS in Mosul

Mosul residents: ISIS ordered us to make escape routes for them

ABC News Senior Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell talked to residents who were forced to make holes in their walls to give ISIS ways to escape from airstrikes.

Iraqi fighters go house to house to reclaim Mosul in what could be the last stand for ISIS

As one of the fiercest battles takes place, victory may be imminent for Iraqis hoping to take back their city.

US-backed forces breach ISIS stronghold of Raqqa

ABC News' Ian Pannell reports from Mosul, Iraq, on the U.S.-backed Iraqi military's fight against ISIS, including for the city of Mosul, which is expected to soon fall out of ISIS' control.

ISIS is on the brink of defeat in Mosul, but a humanitarian crisis looms

Battle for Mosul enters its final stages

ABC News' Ian Pannell reports from Iraq's second largest city as Iraqi fighters battle to retake the city from ISIS.

Inside the battle for Mosul

U.S. forces are on the edge of victory over ISIS, but fighting is still underway as suicide bombers target Iraqi soldiers.

Iraqi security forces raise flag over Mosul hospital after retaking it from ISIS

Undated video shows security forces raising the Iraqi flag at Mosul's al-Jamuri hospital after recapturing it from ISIS fighters. It was one of the last ISIS strongholds in the city.

Iraqi forces lead in fight to retake Mosul

ABC News' Ian Pannell reports from Mosul, Iraq, on how U.S.-backed Iraqi troops are winning the battle to retake the city from ISIS, in what would be a major loss for the terrorist group.

Iraqi and U.S. forces on the verge of liberating Mosul

Civilians in the city under siege have reportedly been routinely kidnapped, tortured and killed by ISIS.

Liberation of Mosul 'days' away, says Pentagon

Only a few hundred ISIS fighters remain in the city.

Iraqi migrant trains at US Border Patrol Academy

US ignores evidence of atrocities by blacklisted Iraqi military unit

Aftermath of car bomb explosion in Baghdad

"Many people got killed because of the explosion," Abu Ayad, an eyewitness, told the Associated Press. "Many were trying to escape fire. We tried our best to take the injured to hospitals."

Elite Iraqi troops torture, execute civilians in footage captured by photojournalist

Graphic images raise questions about whether U.S. is turning a blind eye to war atrocities committed by allies.

Photojournalist reveals graphic images of torture and execution by Iraqi troops

Elite Iraqi unit was praised by U.S. military officials for helping lead the fight against ISIS.

US airstrike in Mosul caused explosion that killed more than 100 Iraqi civilians

Iraqi photojournalist reveals graphic torture by soldiers

Footage shot by award-winning photojournalist shows Iraqi soldiers torturing and killing civilians.

Scenes of 'sadistic' torture captured on tape

Human Rights Watch reviewed disturbing footage of alleged war crimes.

Scenes of 'sadistic' torture captured on tape

Human Rights Watch reviewed disturbing footage of alleged war crimes.

Scenes of 'sadistic' torture captured on tape

Human Rights Watch reviewed disturbing footage of alleged war crimes.

Animals rescued from Mosul's abandoned zoo arrive safely in Jordan

It took two rescue attempts and nearly two weeks to successfully evacuate the last two surviving animals from a derelict zoo in war-torn Mosul, Iraq.