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June 17, 2026Surveillance drone downed near US embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi security sources say - Reuters
Surveillance drone downed near US embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi security sources say Reuters
April 29, 2026NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages - Reuters
NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages Reuters
March 20, 2026Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard - Reuters
Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard Reuters
March 18, 2026Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say - Reuters
Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say Reuters
March 17, 2026Drones, rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say - Reuters
Drones, rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say Reuters
March 17, 2026Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported - Reuters
Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported Reuters
March 16, 2026US embassy in Iraq's Baghdad hit in missiles attack, security sources say - Reuters
US embassy in Iraq's Baghdad hit in missiles attack, security sources say Reuters
March 14, 2026Katyusha rockets target US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say - Reuters
Katyusha rockets target US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
March 7, 2026Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander - Reuters
Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander Reuters
March 7, 2026How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
March 4, 2026Pentagon's Hegseth says Trump got 'last laugh' as US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot - Reuters
Pentagon's Hegseth says Trump got 'last laugh' as US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot Reuters
March 4, 2026Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities
March 3, 2026Iraq reduces oil output, more cuts to come if Hormuz disruptions persist, Iraqi oil officials say - Reuters
Iraq reduces oil output, more cuts to come if Hormuz disruptions persist, Iraqi oil officials say Reuters
March 3, 2026US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran - Reuters
US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says - Reuters
US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says Reuters
March 1, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
February 28, 2026Iraq says Ankara agrees to take back Turkish citizens among IS detainees moved from Syria - Reuters
Iraq says Ankara agrees to take back Turkish citizens among IS detainees moved from Syria Reuters
February 23, 2026