Al-Hamadi’s upbringing offers a glimpse of the struggles that Iraq has lived through since the turn of the century. As a one-year-old, he and his mother fled their homeland after his father, Ibrahim, was jailed for his part in peaceful protests against Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship.

Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Iraq on March 31 according to multiple reports, launching an investigation.

American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.

Iraq became the 48th and final team to book their place at the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico

Iraq overcame major logistical issues to become the 48th and final team to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 win over Bolivia in an intercontinental playoff Tuesday, ending a wait of four decades to return to soccer's marquee global event.

An American freelance journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad, probably by an Iran-backed militia, according to the US State Department, Iraqi authorities and Al-Monitor, a Washington-based news site to which the reporter was affiliated.

For the first time in 40 years, Iraq have secured a place at the FIFA World Cup. Under the guidance of Graham Arnold, it's a remarkable achievement considering the obstacles this squad has faced.

A journalist was kidnapped in Iraq on Tuesday by unknown individuals, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior

Award-winning American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in Iraq according to Al-Monitor, a publication that provides coverage of the Middle East.

The journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson by media advocacy groups as well as Al-Monitor, one of the news outlets for which she worked

The video shows a man ripping down the banner of Iraqi World Cup fans and shouting "you're in America."