Military ends nationwide curfew, Iran reopens border with neighbor as calm returns, though year-long political impasse between pro-Tehran and nationalist camps still unresolved

Closure comes as millions of Iranians were expected to visit Shiite sites in neighboring country as part of annual pilgrimage; Iran, Kuwait urge citizens to avoid travel to Iraq

'The people will not allow a coup,' says pro-Iran group Coordination Framework that opposes Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr, whose supporters have occupied the parliament for days

Supporters of pro-Iran cleric announce 'sit-in until further notice'; 1 civil servant says he's protesting 'corrupt and incapable government' and will 'sleep here' if needed

Protesters return to Baghdad's Tahrir Square, a year after the beginning of mass demonstrations, saying their work is not yet complete

Prominent analyst, who supported Iraq's anti-government protests, had faced online threats, including accusations that he 'collaborated with Israel'

Anti-government activists arrested during widespread protests freed, but new rallies held against new leader Mustafa al-Kadhimi

Anti-government demonstrators and security forces renew clashes in Baghdad; meanwhile, Pompeo congratulates new Iraqi prime minister, reaffirms joint coordination

Hundreds of women demonstrate in Baghdad, southern Iraq after Muqtada al-Sadr's call for gender-segregated rallies

Political factions hold crisis talks after Iraqi president says he will name a premier unilaterally if they don't agree on a candidate by Saturday