Italy's Eni is closely monitoring the security situation in Iraq, a spokesperson for the energy group said on Thursday after the United States decided to evacuate its embassy in the country.

Iraqs militias serve Iran's interests and control parts of Iraq. Thus, during tensions between Iran and the US, they are used to enforce Iran’s policies.

While Iran insists its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes, the West believes Tehran is close to getting its own nuclear warhead through uranium enrichment

Filipinos have been told to avoid unnecessary travel to Iraq due to 'prevailing security situation in the region.'

Fear is growing in the Middle East that Israel will soon launch an attack on Iran. The U.S. has already begun pulling some nonessential personnel out of the region, including at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

Iraq said Thursday it has recorded 19 deaths from Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever already this year and urged farmers and abattoir workers to step up precautions when handling livestock. […]

Middle East leaders and their Western allies have been warning that Islamic State could exploit the fall of the Assad regime to stage a comeback in Syria and neighbouring Iraq, where the extremist group once imposed a reign of terror over millions.

So far, the results of these efforts appear limited. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The United States is reducing staff at its embassies in Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain due to growing regional security threats, officials confirmed Wednesday. The move follows warnings […]