Mustafa al-Kadhimi sends letter to Tehran threatening to 'announce clearly who backs these groups,' as Iranian-backed factions press for end to American troop presence

Despite Iraqi forces becoming more independent, there are concerns that without American intel and planning assistance, IS could return and Tehran could deepen its influence

Most states send laudatory missives; Riyadh, which enjoyed particularly good relations with the incumbent, and which may suffer under Biden administration, has yet to comment

Tehran sees neighboring country as a possible route to bypass US sanctions

US president makes remarks during White House visit of Iraqi PM, who's working to improve relations soured by killing of Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad

At least two projectiles fall in high-security zone outside US embassy, whose defense system was not triggered, apparently because trajectory had them falling short of compound

Katyusha causes minor damage to empty home, statement says, in first such attack since new PM appointed

Anti-government activists arrested during widespread protests freed, but new rallies held against new leader Mustafa al-Kadhimi

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