Iraq: Heavy gunfire, deadly clashes erupt in Baghdad after Al-Sadr quits politics, 30 dead
Live television footage showed supporters of al-Sadr firing both heavy machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades into the heavily fortified Baghdad's Green Zone through a section of pulled-down concrete walls.
Aug 30, 2022, 16:04 PM IST
Iraqi Shi'ite cleric tells followers to target US troops fighting Islamic State
Powerful Shi`ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr instructed his followers on Sunday to target U.S. troops deploying to Iraq as part of the military campaign against Islamic State.
Jul 18, 2016, 10:18 AM IST
US Vice President Joe Biden on surprise visit to Iraq
US Vice President Joe Biden held talks in Baghdad on Thursday during an unannounced visit to Iraq, whose leadership has been locked in a protracted political crisis even as its forces battle jihadists.
Apr 29, 2016, 01:58 AM IST
Iraq's Sadr calls for release of Turkish hostages
Iraq`s powerful Shi`ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has condemned the kidnapping of 18 Turkish workers in Baghdad last week and said he was ready to assist the government in securing their release.
Sep 13, 2015, 20:04 PM IST
