Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, seeking re-election in parliamentary polls being held on Wednesday, told reporters his bloc's "victory is certain" after casting his ballot in Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Iraq on Sunday in the first such visit since before the 2003 US-led invasion, the foreign ministry said.

Tehran, YJC. Iran's Majlis speaker and Iraq's Head of Citizenship Parliamentary Group have discussed cooperation.

Tehran, YJC. Sidon prayer leader says the Takfiri have left a bad impression of Islam.

Gunmen held crucial territory on Baghdad's doorstep Saturday despite tribesmen and police retaking militant-held areas west of the capital, as the UN Security Council backed Iraq's efforts against Al-Qaeda-linked extremists.

Iran Official says that a new wave of terrorism In Iraq threatens international security

Directors of Islamic schools seminaries across country have stressed their support for Syria.