Iraq
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Iraq, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Signs Mount of a Potential Jordan Border Crisis as Security Warnings Grow
An Israeli Navy interception near Eilat has heightened concern that Jordan's border could face a new security threat. The report says relations with Amman are at a historic low, w…
Mbappe and Haaland Lead the Race for Group Supremacy as World Cup Group Play Reaches the Finish
France and Norway headline the final round of World Cup group-stage matches on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland meeting for the first time in national-team shirts. Be…
Rubio warns Iran on Hormuz fees, militias, and missile threat
Marco Rubio warned Iran against taxing ships in the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. knows what was agreed in the Swiss talks. In the UAE, he linked any regional peace to stoppi…
World Cup lookalikes evoke Israeli league players
Sports 5 highlighted three World Cup players who resemble Israeli Premier League footballers. The article singled out Iraq's Merchas Doski, Morocco's Jassim Yassine and Iran's Ali…
Iraq Warns It May Quit OPEC Unless Production Quotas Rise
Iraq has threatened to leave OPEC if the cartel does not significantly raise its oil production quota. The warning, driven by a severe financial crisis linked to the war with Iran…
Iraqi Cheese Sambusak Recipe Celebrates a Beloved Ashkenazi-Free Tradition
The article showcases sambusak b'jiben, a baked Iraqi-Jewish pastry filled with Iraqi cheese, and calls it a beloved, nostalgic dish. It also provides a full recipe, including dou…
Zaha Hadid Architects Drops Its Founder’s Full Name After Legal Battle
Zaha Hadid Architects has changed its name to ZHA after a legal fight over the use of its founder’s name. The firm says the move reflects a natural brand evolution, while preservi…
Northern Israeli school principal becomes a prominent pro-Israel voice in the Arab world
Naille Zoubi, a northern Israeli school principal, has become a prominent pro-Israel speaker on Arab media over the past two and a half years. In an interview, he said Iran is the…
Why Trump Turned His Back on Israel
An Israeli opinion piece argues that Trump’s recent turn against Israel echoes a long history of foreign pressure and should push Israel toward greater independence. It contrasts…
U.S. Airstrike in Northwest Syria Kills Senior ISIS Leader
U.S. Central Command said a June 19 precision airstrike in northwest Syria killed senior ISIS figure Ali Hussein al-Oulawi. Admiral Brad Cooper said the U.S. and its partners will…
Report: Regional Reconciliation Talks Between Iran and Gulf States Planned for Riyadh
A diplomat told Reuters that separate regional reconciliation talks between Iran and Gulf states are being planned in Riyadh. The talks are distinct from the US-Iran peace track a…
Iranians Reject Trump Offer of Food Aid, Say Their Problem Is Government Rule
Trump and J.D. Vance’s suggestion to release frozen funds to buy food for Iranians drew sharp backlash in Iran. Critics said the country’s problem is not hunger but corruption, mi…
Al-Sharaa Rejects Syrian Military Role in Lebanon Despite Trump Hints
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejected any Syrian military role in Lebanon after Donald Trump suggested Damascus could confront Hezbollah. Al-Sharaa said Syria seeks to be part…
Shocking Ashura self-flagellation video from Manchester spreads widely on X
A viral video of Shiite Muslims performing the Ashura tatbeer ritual drew huge attention on X. The footage, widely mistaken for being from Iran, was actually filmed in Manchester…
Trump's Iran Asset Release Sparks Alarm Over Terror Funding and U.S. Politics
The article says Trump and JD Vance present the release of frozen Iranian assets as humanitarian aid and a boost for American farmers. It argues the move will actually free up mon…
World Cup Highlights: Argentina, France, Algeria and Norway Win
Sport5 published a World Cup 2026 highlight roundup on June 23, 2026. Argentina beat Austria 2-0, France defeated Iraq 3-0, Algeria beat Jordan 2-1, and Norway defeated Senegal. T…
Messi and Mbappe Lead World Cup Highlights as Argentina and France Win
Sport 5 published a roundup of World Cup 2026 highlights on June 23, 2026. Argentina beat Austria 2-0, France beat Iraq 3-0, Algeria beat Jordan 2-1, and Norway defeated Senegal.
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record as Mbappe Keeps Pace
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria, broke the all-time World Cup scoring record, and helped Argentina advance with six points. Kylian Mbappe then scored twice for France ag…
How FIFA Handles World Cup Weather Delays and Suspensions
A lightning storm in Philadelphia delayed the France-Iraq World Cup match by 2 hours and 10 minutes under FIFA’s emergency protocol. FIFA stops games for nearby lightning, resumes…
Messi Sets New World Cup Scoring Record After Brace Against Austria
Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria at the 2026 World Cup, reaching a record 18 career World Cup goals. Miroslav Klose praised him after losing the long-…
Mbappe Scores Twice as France Overcomes Lightning Delay in World Cup Win
France beat Iraq 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup group stage after a two-hour lightning delay. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to reach 16 World Cup goals, while Lionel Messi set the all-tim…
Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Beats Senegal 3-2 to Reach Knockout Stage
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Norway secured advancement from its World Cup group, while Senegal suffered its first-eve…
Defense Ministry Says Regional Threats Persist Despite Damage to Iran-Backed Militias
Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram said Israel’s regional enemies have been weakened but remain a threat, especially militias in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen. At a Mini…
Aymen Hussein Overcomes a Harrowing Past to Star for Iraq at the World Cup
Aymen Hussein overcame family tragedy, poverty and injuries to become Iraq’s star striker. He scored Iraq’s first World Cup goal since 1986 in a 4-1 loss to Norway after being det…
World Cup schedule: Messi and Mbappe chase another step forward
Argentina, France and Norway are among the teams in focus as the 2026 World Cup group stage continues. Messi, Mbappe and Haaland all shape the day’s key matchups and lineup news.
Deschamps may shuffle France lineup for Iraq, with one star possibly benched
France face Iraq on Monday night in the second round of the 2026 World Cup, with Didier Deschamps considering lineup changes. Bradley Barcola may start, Lucas Digne could come in…
Trump, Netanyahu and the Strain Behind the Public Rift
A new article describes the worsening public clash between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump as US criticism of Israel peaks. It says a new book reveals Trump privately called N…
Ilana Cohen, Former Nurses Union Chair and Knesset Member, Dies at 82
Ilana Cohen, former head of Israel’s nurses union and a Knesset member from 2003 to 2006, died Sunday at 82. The Iraq-born nurse became a central figure in major labor battles tha…
Thunderstorm Threatens to Delay France-Iraq Match in Philadelphia
A thunderstorm forecast for Philadelphia could force a delay or stoppage of the World Cup match between France and Iraq, scheduled for midnight between Monday and Tuesday. If that…
Ex-CIA Station Chief Says Iran Deal Must Address Hezbollah Threat
Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman warned on Fox News that any U.S.-Iran deal must prevent Hezbollah from rearming. He said Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iraqi militias are key to…
Qatar, U.S. Draft Plan to Unfreeze Iranian Funds for Humanitarian Use
The U.S. and Qatar are developing a monitored mechanism to let Iran use some frozen funds for humanitarian purchases only. Tehran wants immediate access to about $24 billion, but…
Trump’s Iran Deal Leaves Netanyahu Exposed and Pressured on Lebanon
An Israeli analysis says Donald Trump has shifted from backing Benjamin Netanyahu’s Iran strategy to pressing him for concessions. The biggest dispute now centers on Lebanon, wher…
Why Turkey Is Emerging as a Far Bigger Military Challenge than Iran
The article says Turkey has become a far greater military challenge than Iran because of its NATO-sized armed forces, advanced domestic arms industry, and expanding regional milit…
Revolutionary Guard Forms Secret Cells in Iraq to Strike Gulf Targets
Reuters reported that Iran’s Revolutionary Guard created secret cells in Iraq to launch drone attacks on Gulf states and avoid using exposed pro-Iranian militias. The alleged netw…
Iran’s Saker 358 drone is becoming a dangerous airborne ambush weapon
Iran’s Saker 358 loitering drone has emerged as a low-cost autonomous air-defense threat that has already hit drones and helicopters in multiple theaters. The article explains how…
Retired U.S. General Warns Ceasefire With Iran Could Still Produce Unplanned Escalation
Retired U.S. Marine Corps General John M. Jensen said the Iran war is not over despite the ceasefire. He warned that 440 kilograms of 60 percent enriched uranium, Iran’s fractured…
Trump’s War Promises on Iran Collide With the Ceasefire Deal
A new U.S.-Iran memorandum shows several of Donald Trump’s wartime promises were not fulfilled. It does not restrict Iran’s missiles or proxies, limits free passage in the Strait…
Trump’s Iran war promises fall short in ceasefire framework
A new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding undercuts several major promises President Donald Trump made during the war. It does not limit Iran’s ballistic missiles or proxies, an…
Defense Ministry chief warns of possible Houthi ground infiltration from the east
Amir Baram warned that the Houthis or Iraqi militias could attempt a ground infiltration into Israel from the eastern border. The report says the Houthis have trained for such sce…
Iraq’s New Prime Minister Caught Between U.S. Pressure and Iran-Backed Militias
Iraq’s prime minister is preparing for a mid-July Washington visit as the United States pushes Baghdad to disarm Iran-backed militias. Some Shiite factions have agreed to come und…
Friday's Iraqi Gharooq: A Family Recipe and a Memory of Home
David Carmi recounts his late grandmother Nana Shulamit making traditional Iraqi gharooq in Kfar Shalem every Friday. The piece also provides her Baghdad-style recipe and notes Ca…
Israel Treats Eastern Border as Its Most Sensitive Security Front
Israel's Defense Ministry says the eastern border has become its most sensitive security zone. At a strategic workshop today, Director General Amir Baram warned that changing regi…
Hezbollah Leader Ties Ashura Symbolism to Refusal to Disarm
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem used an Ashura speech Wednesday to blend Shiite religious symbolism with hard-line political demands. He rejected disarmament, called for a full Israe…
U.S.-Iran Memorandum Grants Tehran Major Nuclear, Missile and Economic Concessions
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding overnight that grants Tehran major concessions on missiles, regional influence, oil and sanctions. The text also leaves Iran…
U.S.-Iran memorandum offers major concessions on missiles, sanctions and Hormuz access
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum that reportedly gives Tehran major concessions on missiles, sanctions, oil, and the Strait of Hormuz. The text also ties Lebanon to the deal…
Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland give the opening week of the World Cup a historic feel
The article says the World Cup’s opening week has already produced historic performances from Messi, Kane, Mbappé and Haaland. It argues the expanded format, new rules and VAR hav…
EU blacklist covers 154 airlines, including one that still flies to Tel Aviv
The EU has updated its Air Safety List to 154 banned airlines, down from 169 last year. Among the blacklisted carriers is Fly One Armenia, which still operates three weekly flight…
World Cup drink breaks draw boos from fans in multiple stadiums
FIFA’s mandatory World Cup water breaks have triggered boos from fans in several stadiums, including Dallas, Toronto and Boston. Critics say the three-minute pauses disrupt the ga…