The Story: US-Iranian tensions are dominating Iraq’s media and public concern. Newspapers, TV channels, and social media in Iraq discussed the escalating threat of confrontation in the region between the United States and Iran, and the likelihood of war in the last two weeks of US President Donald Trump's term. Conflicting opinions are cited by analysts and popular concerns, lest Iraq becomes a battlefield again.

The Coverage: The rising tension between Tehran and Washington continue to receive wide media coverage by Iraqi and Arab media alike. The Pan-Arab Al-Ein stated...