"To be honest, the Alawites clearly ask for international protection," a former Syrian diplomat told Newsweek.

"U.S. citizens should not travel to Iran for any reason," a travel advisory ... "U.S. citizens in Iraq face high risks, including violence and kidnapping," the Department of State warns.

After the U.S. moved to block Iraq's imports of electricity from Iran, Baghdad is looking to Qatar and Oman as possible options should Washington do the same regarding their trade in gas, the boss of ...

Ever since its revolution in 1979, Iran has cultivated a network of proxies and friends throughout the Middle East. For years, this strategy proved successful. Slowly but surely, Tehran’s “axis of ...

The administration of US President Donald Trump announced at the weekend its decision to end a sanctions waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran, though it has yet to bar gas imports ...

For decades, Iran has worked to control Iraq, using money, militias, and political pressure. This has allowed Tehran to use ...

Exclusive-After US Move on Iraq-Iran Power Trade, Baghdad Looks to Replace Iranian Gas By Aref Mohammed BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) - After the U.S. moved to block Iraq's imports of electricity from ...

In response to U.S. sanctions ending Iraq's ability to pay Iran for gas, Baghdad seeks fuel alternatives from Qatar and Oman.

The administration of US President Donald Trump announced at the weekend its decision to end a sanctions waiver that had allowed Iraq to buy electricity from Iran, though it has yet to bar gas ...

Baghdad (AFP) – Iraq is exploring alternatives to Iranian gas imports, including options in the Gulf, a government official said, as it seeks to reduce dependence on its sanctions-hit neighbour.

DUBAI — A letter President Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader in an attempt to jump-start talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has arrived in the Iranian capital.