The former Iraqi prime minister, who has been nominated by the largest parliamentary bloc to return to the premiership, says he will not withdraw his candidacy for the top job despite US threats.

Iraqi groups say they are ready to defend Iran against any potential US attack.

The US has reportedly threatened Iraq with potential sanctions targeting key institutions if Nouri al-Maliki becomes the Arab county’s next prime minister.

Nouri al-Maliki of Iraq has quelled speculation regarding the future of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), saying rumors of their dissolution are "unfounded."

Iraq has announced that a high-level security officer during the dictatorial rule of Saddam Hussein has been executed for his involvement in the 1980 execution of Mohammed Baqir al-Sadr.

Thousands of Iraqi volunteers have pledged to support Iran in the event of a US military confrontation.

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says his withdrawal of candidacy for the premiership would put the country’s sovereignty at risk.