Dana Taib Menmy

Ashab al-Kahf, an Iraqi armed group aligned with Iran, claimed responsibility, saying it targeted US interests.

The PMF denied reports that PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered the Counter-Terrorism Service to inspect a PMF office on Palestine Street in Baghdad.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has ordered security forces to pursue those behind the US embassy attack in Baghdad.

The prime minister ordered strict accountability for security personnel found negligent during this sensitive period.

The United States and Israel are preparing to back an uprising by Iranian Kurdish factions in western Iran, known as Rojhelat, in the coming weeks.

Over the past 48 hours, Iraqi factions claimed responsibility for drone strikes on the US-run Harir base in Erbil and Camp Victory near Baghdad airport.

Authorities in Erbil have restricted media coverage and implemented security measures against civilians attempting to record events following the attacks.

Gulf Cooperation Council states and other Arab countries supported Kuwait, stating the coordinates could affect regional agreements.

Iraq's ruling bloc will select its nominee for prime minister next week, as the United States continues to oppose Maliki's candidacy. 

Iranian Kurdish parties have pledged not to use Iraqi territory for actions against Tehran and have expressed increasing scepticism regarding the ex-Shah's son.