Iraq

Profiled on MEF Sites

• MEF Government Graph Office held, cabinet and date in office.
• Influence Tracker country page Foreign agent filings and funding tied to the country.
• Jihad Intel group profile Origins, leadership, ideology and attacks of the group.

Latest MEF Articles

Showing the 12 most recent of 4,241 MEF articles naming Iraq, the earliest dated September 1, 2004.

Daily Readout Items

Each item restates what a named outlet reported; it is not an MEF finding.

• October 9, 2026 IRNA reported that unidentified drones struck a northern Iraq base used by groups opposing Iran, news sources said. Readout item
• October 3, 2026 Entekhab reported that informed sources say Iran is preparing a broader, more powerful response if US military attacks resume, while keeping diplomatic channels open. Readout item
• October 1, 2026 Al-Ahram reported that with the withdrawal of US forces yesterday, Iraq begins a new phase described by officials as a "day of sovereignty". Readout item
• October 1, 2026 Asharq Al-Awsat reported that the "Operation Resolute" mission of the international coalition has ended its role in Iraq after years combating ISIS there. Readout item
• October 1, 2026 BBC Persian reported that American forces left their last bases in Iraq, ending a 23 year deployment and prompting concerns about a security vacuum and strengthened Shiite groups. Readout item
• September 30, 2026 BirGun reported that the deadline for foreign forces to leave Iraq expires today and that the US troop withdrawal will be completed at midnight. Readout item
• September 30, 2026 Arutz 7 reported that the United States Army finished leaving its remaining bases in Iraq, a process agreed in 2024 under Biden and completed under Trump. Readout item
• September 30, 2026 Mehr reported that the Pentagon said coalition operations led by the United States in Iraq have concluded, according to an official statement. Readout item
• September 27, 2026 Sozcu quoted Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan as saying Turkey will 'gradually reduce' its presence at the Başika base as Iraq's disarmament roadmap is implemented. Readout item
• September 24, 2026 Diken reported that Turkey and Iraq agreed the PKK will leave Sinjar and Turkish Armed Forces will hand over its Başika-Zilkan compound. Readout item
• September 24, 2026 Asharq Al-Awsat reported an agreement between Baghdad and Ankara for Turkey to hand over a camp in northern Iraq to the Iraqi government. Readout item
• September 24, 2026 Haberturk reported that President Erdoğan met Iraqi Prime Minister Ali ez-Zeydi and they agreed on establishing state authority in Sinjar and ending prohibited armed elements' presence. Readout item
• September 22, 2026 Walla reported that the Iraqi government issued an ultimatum requiring Shiite armed groups to relinquish weapons by the end of the month while Israeli security officials monitor potential escalation. Readout item
• September 20, 2026 Hurriyet reported that embassies representing the United States in several regional states including Iraq, Lebanon, Kuwait and Bahrain warned American citizens "could escalate unexpectedly". Readout item