# Baghdad
Latest news and articles about Baghdad
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Tehran’s Shadow Over Baghdad: IRGC Commander Asserts Influence Amid Iraqi Power Struggle
IRGC Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani confirmed a strategic visit to Baghdad to oversee Iraqi government formation and warn against U.S. and Israeli interference. The move highlights Tehran's determination to maintain Iraq as a primary sphere of influence while framing Western presence as a violation of sovereignty.
US Diplomatic Facility in Baghdad Reports 'Controlled Explosion', Details Sparse
The US embassy in Baghdad reported a "controlled explosion" at a US diplomatic support facility on February 7 but provided no details about causes or casualties. The terse notice, first noted in regional media, underscores persistent security risks to diplomatic sites in Baghdad and leaves open questions about whether the incident was disposal of a device, an exercise, or something else.
Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework Backs Nouri al‑Maliki to Lead Next Government
Iraq’s Coordination Framework has nominated former prime minister Nouri al‑Maliki to lead the next government, setting up a fast‑moving constitutional process that will require rapid coalition building. Maliki’s experience and polarising record make him a potent but contentious choice, with implications for domestic reform efforts and Baghdad’s regional alignments.