Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars

Merged security office will follow up on the prime minister's orders, official says

Two arrested after off-duty police officer assaulted in Anbar

Temperatures climb again from Tuesday with 47°C forecast in the south

Saudi Arabia calls on Iraq to prevent its territory from being used for attacks

Iraq’s disarming of Iran-backed militias: Deepening state capture or restoring sovereignty As the end-of-September deadline for militia disarmament announced by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi draws near, questions linger regarding how his government will handle recalcitrant Iran-backed groups in what is set to be a major test of credibility.