Dr. Thafer Eliyahu, 61, continued to receive patients even when country was being bombed in 2003 Gulf War

Pontiff's trip to one of the world's oldest Christian communities comes despite ongoing conflict, pandemic lockdown; will try to deepen dialogue with Muslim world

Terror group says it was responsible for attack, the deadliest in city for 3 years; Iraqi president says will 'stand firmly against these rogue attempts to destabilize our country'

No one claims responsibility for rare bombing, which Iraqi military officials blame on Islamic State jihadists

Two explosions hit a commercial center in center of Iraqi capital, leaving at least 73 wounded in bloodiest incident in 3 years

Protesters gather in Tahrir Square on anniversary of killing of Gen. Qassim Soleimani and top Iraqi militia leader, urge government to expel US troops from country

Iraqi officials says diplomatic mission's C-RAM defense system downed the rockets midair; incident comes ahead of anniversary of targeted killing in Baghdad of Iran's Soleimani

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

Iraqi officials say 'minor drawdown' carried out to minimize risk to staff, after repeated assaults by pro-Iran groups

Attack in Iraqi capital signals end to an informal truce by Iran-backed militias that have frequently attacked American targets