Disillusionment and boycotts cloud Iraq’s elections as southern regions turn away from politics over corruption concerns.

Iraqis head to the polls as shifting regional dynamics reshape political alliances and influence across the country.

In Iraq, a record number of women are due to run in parliamentary elections next week.

Campaign billboards blanket the streets of Iraq, but will it boost voter turn-out for the parliamentary elections?

Iraq faces a severe water crisis as drought and upstream dams dry up rivers, forcing farmers to quit and threatening food security.

People responded to a call by Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr who has been rallying his supporters against Washington's interference.

Demonstrators in the capital and several southern cities blockade major roads as anti-government rallies intensify.

Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to try to disperse stone-throwing youth.

In Babil province, demonstrators are demanding changes to political and economic crises.

Demonstrators take aim at foreign interference in Iraq, after tensions between US and Iran played out on Iraqi soil.

Republicans and Democrats voice doubt over Trump statement that Iran attack on US embassies imminent.

Vote comes after PM Abdul Mahdi recommended parliament take urgent measures to expel foreign troops from Iraq.

Nasrallah's stance, analysts say, begins a new period of escalation between Iran-backed militias and US forces.

US President Trump's threats come as Iraq backs a resolution calling for US troops to leave the country.

Iranian-Canadians opposed to the regime in Tehran celebrate the assassination of its top commander — but they fear the consequences.

Deadly attack took place along Taji Road that leads to a base of non-US coalition forces north of Baghdad.

In Washington, Trump’s strategic decision to assassinate Gen. Qassem Soleimani is being met with both skepticism and support.

Asaad al-Eidani nominated as Iraq's next prime minister

Salih said in a statement that because the constitution did not give him the right to reject nominees for the premiership, he was ready to submit his resignation to the parliament.

Iraq is no stranger to unrest - decades of war with its neighbours, UN sanctions, a US-led invasion, sectarian civil war, ISIL, and now the protests.

Human rights organisations warn of an increase in protest-related enforced disappearances and arbitrary detentions in Iraq.

A defining feature of Iraq's protests has been the complete rejection of all political parties, but a group led by a Shia Muslim leader has managed to stay onside.

An act of violence at a demonstration divides Iraq's anti-government protesters.

Violent protests sparked by lack of opportunities grip Iraq as demonstrators take to streets demanding political change.