Analysts say US airstrike on pro-Iran militias could turn focus of Iraq protests from anger at Tehran's influence toward call for US troops to leave region

Barham Saleh has resisted attempts by a pro-Iran coalition to put forward nominees for prime minister amid widespread public protests

Citing wish to ensure country's independence, Barham Saleh rejects selection of Assaad al-Aidani despite move appearing to violate constitution

Move comes amid fury over Tehran's influence in its economy, with exports from Iran to Iraq 10 times those moving in opposite direction

Political deadlock continues amid 3 months of protests and deadly police crackdowns, with demonstrators railing against corruption and Iranian influence

Ahead of deadline for choosing new PM, protesters rail against candidacy of Qusay al-Suhail, who officials say is Tehran's preferred pick

Organization's backers stage mock hangings of Trump, Netanyahu and Mohammed bin Salman, crown prince of Saudi Arabia

As new rocket attack targets base near Baghdad housing US troops, military source says Tehran-backed force becoming bigger threat than Islamic State

No casualties in overnight attack, the 10th since late October and days after another assault wounded six members of Iraq's elite US-trained counterterrorism force in same camp

Iran-backed Iraqi militias are suspected to be behind Friday's assault on demonstrators in capital