After sparking major international row by destroying holy book, Salwan Momika vows to do so again within 10 days; US deeply concerned, but defends permitting protest

Followers of Shiite cleric storm government palace after he announces plans to resign; UN calls developments 'extremely dangerous escalation'

Supporters of Iran-backed factions hold protest in Baghdad to denounce followers of cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, as jockeying for power has left country in political limbo

'The people will not allow a coup,' says pro-Iran group Coordination Framework that opposes Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr, whose supporters have occupied the parliament for days

Supporters of pro-Iran cleric announce 'sit-in until further notice'; 1 civil servant says he's protesting 'corrupt and incapable government' and will 'sleep here' if needed

Mixed election results raise tensions among Iraqi Shiite factions, potentially further complicating challenge of balancing alliances with adversaries Tehran and Washington

Early results from Sunday vote show deepening rifts between parties representing Iraq's Shiite Muslim majority, which have dominated local politics in recent years

Secret meeting between Revolutionary Guards' chief and Baghdad lawmakers a sign of Tehran's growing influence in region

Tweeting against Jewish state, Moqtada Sadr urges millions of worshipers taking part in Shiite Islam's largest pilgrimage to join demonstrations