Reuters says Lebanon-based Iranian proxy is helping to fill the void left by US assassination of one Tehran's most important generals

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

11 wounded by security forces as deadline nears for political blocs to agree on new premier; 4 rockets fired at base housing US troops

President Barham Saleh threatens to unilaterally appoint a new premier if a 'consensus candidate' is not named by Saturday

As attention turns from its activities, the group ratchets up ambushes in Iraq and Syria, killing and wounding dozens of people in both countries

Five projectiles slam into Green Zone, where mission is located; no injuries reported, according to security sources

Despite anti-government protests against Iranian influence, anger over US airstrike in Baghdad could give Tehran an opportunity to push its influence in Iraq

Small number of soldiers being evaluated for concussion-like symptoms from January 8 attack on Iraqi base, joining 11 other troops flown out for treatment earlier

UK paper identifies previously secret successor to slain Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi as Amir Mohammed Abdul Rahman al-Mawli al-Salbi

Security forces skirmish with demonstrators on key bridge in Iraqi capital after protests wane in recent weeks amid soaring US-Iran tensions