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The article looks at political and military conditions in Iraq, discussing ongoing problems despite the military successes of the anti-Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) campaign as aided by the intervention of the U.S. Topics include the political rift between Iraqi Sunnis and the country's Shiite-led government and military actions in and around the cities of Ramadi and Falluja.

The article reports on the victory of Iraqi government forces over the Islamic State terrorist organization's occupation of Ramadi, Iraq. Emphasis is given to topics such as U.S. reliance on air power to assist the Iraqi government, cutting off of supply lines of the Islamic State, and the use of snipers to facilitate the escape of militants.

The article reports that the Shiite cleric and politician Moktada al-Sadr's political party won the most number of parliamentary seats in the Iraqi May 2018 elections. Topics discussed include Sadr's career history, the implication of his party's victory for Iraq's relationship with the U.S. and Iran and the political groups that are considered potential political allies of Sadr's party.

The article reports that Iraq is gearing up for an election on May 12, 2018 after the defeat of the terrorist group Islamic State.

The article reports on the victory earned by Iraqi forces against Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants in Hawija, Iraq.

The article discusses a lack of national unity within Iraq, highlighting different flags favored by various Iraqi populations. Topics addressed include the Iraqi government's efforts to emphasize national unity within the country, sectarian conflict between Shiite and Sunni Muslims, and the views of Iraqi Kurds.

The article reports on the fear of Iraqis regarding the unsolved political agreement between Sunni Arab minority and Shiite, followers of the Shiah branch of Islam.

The article discusses the views of Iraqis returning to their homes following the seizure of the city of Mosul, Iraq by Sunni Muslim militants aligned with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) extremist group as of June 12, 2014. Topics addressed include support for the militants rather than the Iraqi government, as well as the Iraqi Army and government's response to the militants.

The article reports on the union of protesters in Baghdad, Iraq's Green Zone, the secure hub of government, in a violent escalation of the country's political crisis on May 20, 2016 while storming the office of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi as security forces fired tear gas at demonstrators.

The article reports on a negotiation between the Iraqi government and a Shiite militias in Iraq for release of three Americans who were reportedly kidnapped from a Baghdad, Iraq, as of February 2016, and mentions that according to Iraqi officials the Americans were sent the U.S. following release.

The article discusses the experiences of Sunni Muslim Iraqi civilians fleeing from conflict with the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) Islamic extremist organization in Iraq's Anbar Province, highlighting a lack of options for Sunnis to seek safety. Topics addressed include prevention of entry into Baghdad, Iraq due to concerns that militants could enter along with civilians; obstacles facing humanitarian aid organizations seeking to help refugees in Iraq; and conflict between Shiite and Sunni Muslims in Iraq.

The article discusses the measures passed by the Parliament to reform the political system of Iraq, including reduction of perks for officials, and elimination of deputy prime minister posts and sectarian quotas in political appointments, and their impact on the country's Sunni minority.

The article reports on the proposal by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi of Iraq to reshape the political system of the country due to government poor services and corruption.

The article discusses a lack of support for Iraqi prime minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki's attempts to remain in power despite Iraqi president Fuad Masum's nomination of politician Haider al-Abadi as Iraq's next prime minister. Topics addressed include a decline in support for Maliki from the Iranian government, Iraqi military and the Shiite Islamist Dawa Party political party, as well as Abadi's comments on Maliki.

The article reports that as of August 7, 2014, the Jihadist organization Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have advanced in northern Iraq, taking control of the Mosul Dam after defeating the Kurdish pesh merga military force. It also notes that political leaders have met to appoint a replacement for Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, who has lost the support of the U.S. government.