Though Islamic State terror group has been cleared out of area, booby-trapped orchards and homes continue to claim lives

Israel's reported actions against pro-Iranian militias in the Arab state have exposed internal US differences, underline delicate balancing act required by all sides

In censuring Bahrain for defending strikes, Baghdad says it believes ‘Zionist enemy’ behind explosions at bases housing Iran-backed fighters

Ahmad al-Assadi, member of parliamentary bloc representing pro-Iran militias, says Iraq readying to file complaint at the UN over series of drone attacks on paramilitary groups

In censuring Bahrain for defending strikes, Baghdad acknowledges it believes ‘Zionist enemy’ behind explosions at bases housing Iran-backed fighters

Pentagon denies involvement in attacks on iran-backed fighters after Iraqi lawmakers urge US forces to exit country, call strikes 'declaration of war'

As war worries skyrocket following several strikes on Tehran-related targets that are blamed on Israel, cabinet minister says some of the attacks 'aren't ours'

'Iran is the one who has declared a war on us,' Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa tweets after Lebanese, Iraqi officials say Jewish state has opened war

Despite paramilitary force accusing Jewish state of being behind strike near border, Baghdad's military says an investigation into the circumstances is ongoing

Prime minister’s advisers told to update Blue and White head on latest tensions, sparking speculation over significance of move