The Saudi-based Muslim World League brokered an agreement between Iraq’s top Sunni and Shia religious leaders, establishing a bulwark against cross-sectarian hostilities

Item from collection of David Green, billionaire owner of the Hobby Lobby, plundered in Iraq and traded illegally by dealers in Israel and the United Arab Emirates

At the heart of the discussion will be the presence of US troops in Iraq and whether Baghdad's government can deal with remnants of Islamic State terror group

Temperatures in Iran top 50°C during chaos in country's southwest over lack of water; Lebanon's major power station to resume operations, even with economic collapse

Deadly blast in Sadr City, third to hit suburb this year, takes place a day before Eid al-Adha holiday, as streets busy with shoppers

Revolutionary Guards intelligence chief Hossein Taeb reportedly pushed Shi'ite militias to step up attacks on American targets, a message they apparently heeded

Over 100 injured in blaze, which officials say was caused by electric short circuit or exploding oxygen cylinder; families blame government mismanagement as probe launched

Power outages compounded by neighboring Iran's decision to reduce electricity supplies over debts that Baghdad says it can't pay, partly due to US sanctions

Three military facilities -- two in Syria and one in Iraq -- used by Iran-backed militia were hit overnight Sunday to Monday

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