Charles Stratford

Middle East21 May 2019 19:18 GMT

Iraq has been mediating between both sides, US and Iran, to try and avoid a crisis.

Middle East10 May 2019 12:12 GMT

The US’s attempts to pressure Iran, by criticising Iraqi Shia militias backed by Iran, has deepened tensions between Washington and Baghdad.

Middle East05 May 2019 09:37 GMT

Iraq’s Parliament has voted to ban several games including PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), saying they harm society.

Middle East02 Mar 2019 16:26 GMT

Around 200,000 Yazidis have little choice but to live in poorly equipped camps in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.

Middle East26 Feb 2019 09:15 GMT

A political storm brewing in Iraq after Donald Trump said he wants to keep troops there, to 'keep an eye' on Iran.

Middle East24 Feb 2019 12:16 GMT

Experts say the conservation efforts are often held back by what they describe as the politicization of Iraq's heritage.

Middle East21 Feb 2019 12:38 GMT

There are concerns that the fleeing ISIL members could regroup in areas they once controlled in northern and western Iraq.

Middle East20 Feb 2019 16:30 GMT

Though the armed group was defeated more than 18 months ago in the region, fears abound of an ISIL comeback.

Middle East18 Feb 2019 10:55 GMT

In Iraq, tent pegging, which has great cultural significance for Iraqis and the wider region, has suffered for decades.

Middle East16 Feb 2019 14:16 GMT

Many of Iraq's most important archaeological sites lie in ruins after the battle against ISIL.

Africa07 Feb 2019 18:37 GMT

The new deal is the latest after seven other peace agreements tried and failed to end one of Africa's bloodiest conflicts.

Middle East28 Jan 2019 17:26 GMT

A group of young men called Parkour Gaza trains everyday on walls and buildings scarred by bullets.