Iranian missile strikes hit Irbil, Iraq, resulting in four deaths and six injuries. Locals express fear of becoming casualties in a conflict they feel uninvolved in. The report is from Istanbul with contributions from Mala Omar village outside Irbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Iranian missile strikes hit Irbil, Iraq, resulting in four deaths and six injuries. Locals express fear of becoming casualties in a conflict they feel uninvolved in. The report is from Istanbul with contributions from Mala Omar village outside Irbil in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

The article reports on the severe impact of climate change in Iraq, as highlighted during the final hours of an international climate conference in Dubai. It focuses on the dire situation faced by Iraqi families who are being forced to leave their farms due to the encroachment of the desert, effectively swallowing entire villages. The report is brought by VOA's Heather Murdock and Halan Akoiy, with videography by Hamode Altaee and Assad Niazi.

The article reports on the severe impact of climate change in Iraq, as highlighted during the final hours of an international climate conference in Dubai. It focuses on the dire situation faced by Iraqi families who are being forced to leave their farms due to the encroachment of the desert, effectively swallowing entire villages. The report is brought by VOA's Heather Murdock and Halan Akoiy, with videography by Hamode Altaee and Assad Niazi.

Hundreds of missiles and drones have escalated the conflict between Iran and Israel, with Iraq caught in the crossfire. Iraqi civilians express fear and insecurity, particularly due to Iraq's political and religious divisions and its alliances with both Iran and the West. Iranian citizens, despite government rhetoric, do not widely support the conflict, fearing further economic and social instability. Kurdish dissidents see potential benefits in weakening the Iranian government but also fear for civilian safety. The situation remains volatile with potential for further escalation.

The article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the political movement in Iraq, which has been protesting government corruption and demanding reforms. The protests, which were the largest in Iraq's modern history, have been largely shut down due to the pandemic. The protesters, including Ali Almikdam, are determined to return more organized once the crisis subsides. The article highlights the dire economic situation, with many Iraqis facing extreme poverty exacerbated by the pandemic. The health system, already in crisis before the pandemic, is ill-equipped to handle a widespread outbreak. The article also touches on the issue of foreign influence in Iraq, with protesters demanding an end to interference by countries like Iran and the U.S. The plight of displaced people living in camps with inadequate sanitation and health care is also mentioned, with little hope for sufficient aid from international organizations or the Baghdad government.