Iraqi PM Maliki Resists Ouster as Western Nations, Iran Rally Around Abadi

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki refuses to step down, despite the U.S., E.U. and Iranian support for prime minister-designate Haider al-Abadi.

U.S. Supports New Iraqi Prime Minister, Promises Economic, Military Aid

By Jessica Michele Herring
The United States has propped up a new Iraqi prime minister, but the current Prime Minister, Nouri al-Maliki, refuses to give up his post.

ISIS Militants Seize More Iraqi Towns As Refugees Flee to Mountains

By Jessica Michele Herring
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has made gains in Iraq, causing ethnic and religious minorities to flee the the mountains, where they face starvation and dehydration.

Russia Supplies Iraq With Combat Aircraft to Aid in Fight Against ISIS Militants

By Jessica Michele Herring
Russia has supplied Iraq with combat planes to help the country fight jihadist militants who have seized cities in Northern Iraq.

John Kerry Travels to Iraq, Holds Talks With Leaders as ISIS Militants Continue Takeover

By Jessica Michele Herring
Secretary of State John Kerry held talks Monday with Iraqi leaders about the recent militant takeover of many Iraqi towns.

Jihadist Groups, Terrorist Network and Movement: ISIS Seizes 2 Iraqi Border Towns, Shiite Militia Marches Against Militants

By Jessica Michele Herring
Sunni ISIS militants seized two border towns in Iraq on Saturday.

Islamist Rebels Seize Control of Former Chemical Weapons Facility in Iraq

By Jessica Michele Herring
Islamist militants of the ISIS group seized a former chemical weapons complex northwest of Baghdad Friday.
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