Factions supported by Tehran hope next US president will roll back Trump's policies; some say that with 2 months left in his term, current leader remains a wild card

Proposal comes hours after roadside bomb targets convoy transporting equipment for US-led coalition, prompting questions over whether such a truce can hold

Assistant secretary of state does not confirm or deny reported threat by Washington to withdraw its troops and close embassy in Baghdad if violence doesn't end

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

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

US secretary of state meets with Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein, says there is still 'work to do' but declines to discuss with media possible US troop withdrawals

Iraqi, Kuwaiti armies deny bombing carried out by newly formed Iraqi Shiite group; 2nd explosion said to target US-led coalition convoy in Taji area, north of Baghdad

Poor electricity infrastructure leaves many Iraqis unable to cool off in the scorching summer heat, while country's dependency on Iran for energy is complicating ties with US

Ali Khamenei tells visiting Iraq PM that Tehran will exact revenge over drone strike in Baghdad that killed top general, says Islamic Republic won't interfere in Iraqi-US relations

In first raid of its kind, Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service detain members of Iran-affiliated Kataeb Hezbollah militia force in Baghdad