Military ends nationwide curfew, Iran reopens border with neighbor as calm returns, though year-long political impasse between pro-Tehran and nationalist camps still unresolved

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

UN sounds alarm over further political paralysis as judiciary announces suspension of court sessions following telephone threats pressuring for disbanding of parliament

Leaders of Egypt, UAE, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan to discuss Ukraine war-related energy and food crises as well as Cairo's dispute with Ethiopia over its mega-dam on the Blue Nile

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

Mustafa al-Kadhimi warns that Baghdad reserves 'right to retaliate' after nine civilians, including children killed in what Ankara says was attack by terror groups

Saudi Arabia is seeking to end its disastrous war against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen; Iraq, bordering both Iran and Saudi Arabia, is often caught in the middle

Official says Mustafa al-Kadhimi looking for new avenues to relaunch dialogue between regional foes during stops in Jeddah, Tehran

Al-Kadhimi makes comments in wake of latest round of talks between regional rivals, held in Baghdad