The country that is central to American plans for the region has just formally outlawed normalization with Israel — and made it punishable by death

Administration has expressed increasing frustration with ongoing rocket fire from Iranian-supported groups as it steps up pressure on Tehran

At every tumultuous turn, Iraq's independence has seemingly been ignored by its two closest allies, who happen to be bitter enemies

Iranian diplomatic staff escape unharmed through back door; at least 350 anti-government demonstrators killed so far in protests against rampant corruption

Violence across Iraq kills over 280 as demonstrators encroach on government offices and demand end to corruption, unemployment

Protesters over rampant unemployment and corruption continue to gather throughout the country despite curfews, threats of arrest and violence that has left nearly 240 dead

Friends and relatives say masked security agents seized Shujaa al-Khafaji in pre-dawn arrest raid after weeks of threats, harassment

As death toll nears 100, demonstrators demand reforms to battle corruption and soaring unemployment