Two days of deadly unrest rocked capital after resignation of Muqtada al-Sadr, as larger Iraqi political crisis remains unsolved

Closure comes as millions of Iranians were expected to visit Shiite sites in neighboring country as part of annual pilgrimage; Iran, Kuwait urge citizens to avoid travel to Iraq

At least 7 shells land in protected quarter housing gov't buildings and diplomatic missions, but unclear who authorized bombing; Shiite cleric's supporters occupy government palace

Muqtada al-Sadr announces that 'all the institutions' of his movement will be shuttered excluding the resting place of his father and other heritage sites

No injuries reported in attack that comes as Canberra attempts to mediate between warring factions in Iraqi political crisis

Followers of powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr vow to occupy building as they persist in their efforts to prevent formation of coalition supported by Tehran

Parliament members under powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr quit during post-election deadlock, raising fears that chaos could follow

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

Political deadlock continues amid 3 months of protests and deadly police crackdowns, with demonstrators railing against corruption and Iranian influence

The 77-year-old veteran politician was seen as a unifying figure among Iraq's divided factions and international allies, but popular rage at endemic graft doomed his government