Republican candidate critical of Clinton’s role ahead of 2011 withdrawal of US forces

Vote leads to biggest shakeup in governing system since US military occupation

Haidar al-Abadi takes anti-corruption measures in face of mounting unrest

Washington to give anti-IS tribesmen $18-$24m worth of arms

Iraq’s new prime minister taking cautious steps to build a more united front

US and Iranian co-ordinated attacks on IS have blessing of Obama and Ayatollah

More than 100 US marines and special forces to organise an escape route for 30,000 trapped Yazidis

Shia militia and army commanders long loyal to Maliki also back change in leadership

Abadi calls for for political unity but no sign of action by Maliki to oppose change

Supporters declare move to replace prime minister illegal as militias deployed on streets

Some victims buried alive and 300 women kidnapped as slaves as US airstrikes continue

Members of Congress support air strikes but Republicans question Obama’s long-term strategy

Capture of dam gives Sunni militants ability to flood major Iraqi cities

Heavily armed militants seize government buildings in Dhuluiya

US generals believe Baghdad can be defended but unsure how much ground can be reclaimed

Forces to have security role at Baghdad airport, three years after US military withdrawal

Comments by Iranian general suggest Tehran offering to take a larger role in battling Sunni militants

Maliki claims Syria carried out airstrikes inside Iraqi territory this week

United Nations says more than 1,000 have been killed in less than three weeks of fighting

US secretary of state says Maliki committed to bringing in new government by July 1st