Opposition war monitor says warplanes hit area near Iraqi-Syrian border town of Boukamal

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

Mustafa al-Kadhimi declares intent to stop 'allowing Iraqi territories to be used for settling scores or launching attacks'

Six military awards handed out to service personnel injured during January missile strikes on sites housing American troops; remaining 23 to be given later in the week

Iraqi security expert says group's operations 'have reached level we haven't seen in a while,' as terrorists re-establish funding mechanisms, smuggling routes and hideouts

Amir Ali Hajizadeh says US now won't dare 'to even give us a threatening look,' claims Iran had planned to hit 400 targets if Washington had responded to its attack on Iraq bases

Crude-dependent countries scramble to compensate for losses from a key source of state revenue, with several already plagued by social unrest

Yossi Cohen reportedly tells health officials death toll in Islamic Republic, Lebanon, Iraq and Syria much higher than reported

Washington offers $10 million reward for information on Muhammad Kawtharani, whom it charges has taken over part of the role of assassinated Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani

Around the world, emergency measures are being exploited to restrict press freedoms, quell dissent and crush opponents