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Rocket strikes on US in Iraq seen as ‘message from Iran’ | AFP

February 24, 2021 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here February 24, 2021]

Renewed rocket attacks on US targets in Iraq show Iran-aligned factions are heaping pressure on the government while Tehran may be seeking leverage over America’s new administration, analysts say.

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One year after US killed Iran general, Iraq tensions boil | AFP

December 31, 2020January 23, 2021 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Produced with my colleague Ammar Karim and published here December 31, 2020]

One year after US forces assassinated Iran’s most storied commander, tensions are boiling between Iraq’s Washington-backed premier and pro-Tehran forces that accuse him of complicity in the Baghdad drone strike.

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‘Cheaper than water’: Iraqis angry but unsurprised over Blackwater pardons AFP

December 23, 2020December 24, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here December 23, 2020]

Iraqis on Wednesday were outraged, heartbroken but not surprised to hear US President Donald Trump had pardoned for four Blackwater contractors convicted of killing Iraqi civilians in Baghdad in 2007.

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Killing of Iraq expert stirs fear of new violent phase | AFP

July 8, 2020July 9, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Co-written with AFP Baghdad bureau chief Sarah Benhaida and published here July 8, 2020]

Baghdad (AFP) – The killing of jihadism expert Hisham al-Hashemi has stirred fears Iraq is entering a dark and violent phase, as boiling tensions between pro-Iran factions and the government reach new heights.

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Iraq, US launch strategic talks, with tempered expectations | AFP

June 11, 2020June 20, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here June 11, 2020]

After months of tensions, Baghdad and Washington are poised to launch strategic talks Thursday to reset ties — but even with a new US-friendly Iraqi premier, a major breakthrough is unlikely.

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Iraq gets new government amid fiscal, coronavirus crises | AFP

May 6, 2020May 24, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here on May 6, 2020]

Baghdad (AFP) – Mustafa Kadhemi took office as Iraq’s premier early Thursday after breaking months of political deadlock, taking the reins amid a staggering economic crisis, a health pandemic and the spectre of renewed protests.

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Iran-US tensions climb down in Iraq — for now | AFP

April 19, 2020April 20, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here April 19, 2020]

Baghdad (AFP) – It has been weeks since Iran-backed factions in Iraq traded fire with US forces, but experts warn the rivals could be using the time to prepare for an escalation.

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Irked US squeezes Iraq with cash delays, short waivers | AFP

February 15, 2020February 16, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here February 15, 2020]

Baghdad (AFP) – Irked by Iraq’s close ties to neighbouring Iran, Washington has begun following through on threats to squeeze Baghdad’s fragile economy with delays to crucial cash deliveries and shortened sanctions waivers.

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Iraq weighs larger NATO role to replace US-led coalition | AFP

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Written with Damon Wake in Brussels and published here January 29, 2020]

Baghdad (AFP) – Iraq is considering a larger role for NATO at the expense of the US-led coalition, Iraqi and Western officials told AFP, after an American drone strike on Baghdad that sparked outrage.

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As Iran missiles battered Iraq base, US lost eyes in sky | AFP

January 15, 2020January 16, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here on January 15, 2020]

Ain al-Asad Air Base (Iraq) (AFP) – Moments after volleys of Iranian missiles began to batter Iraq’s Ain al-Asad airbase, US soldiers at the desert facility lost contact with their ultra-powerful — and expensive — eyes in the sky.

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