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Iraqi anti-Daesh forces become undertakers at cemetery for coronavirus victims
Jun 15, 2020 02:18Members of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a group originally formed to fight the Daesh terrorist group, in the country, now help bury the victims of the coronavirus at a special COVID-19 cemetery in the outskirts of Najaf.
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Turkey launches airstrikes against PKK targets in northern Iraq
Jun 15, 2020 02:10Turkish jet fighters have launched an operation against Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq, according to Turkey’s Defense Ministry.
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Two rockets hit US-occupied Taji Base in Iraq
Jun 14, 2020 01:25The rockets were launched north of Baghdad and did not cause any damage to the Taji Base, the Iraqi security forces said in a statement.
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Baghdad, Washington affirm commitment to US troop withdrawal, Iraqi premier says
Jun 12, 2020 07:05Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi says Baghdad and Washington have affirmed their commitment to the withdrawal of US troops from the West Asian country, months after Iraqi lawmakers passed a resolution calling on the government to end all foreign troop presence.
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Iran, Iraq to build 354km highway to boost trade, ease pilgrimage trips
Jun 12, 2020 01:36Iran and Iraq have reached an initial deal to build a long highway that would ease traffic across the border and help boost trade between the two neighboring countries, an official said.
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US allies halve number of troops in Iraq coalition: Report
Jun 11, 2020 03:23Members of the 29-country US-led military coalition in Iraq have cut the number of their troops in half, a report by the New York Times says.
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Iran, Iraq reach initial deal on building 354km highway: Minister
Jun 10, 2020 14:33Iran’s minister of transportation says an initial deal has been reached with the neighboring Iraq to build a long highway that would ease traffic across the border and would help boost trade between the two neighboring countries.
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Rocket hits area near Baghdad Airport: Iraq military
Jun 09, 2020 00:37A rocket has landed in an area near Baghdad International Airport, the Iraqi military says.
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US military convoy enters Hasakah in northeast Syria from Iraq: SANA
Jun 08, 2020 04:18As part of Washington’s stiff competition with some of its regional allies to maintain control over oil reserves in Syria and plunder natural resources in the country, the US military has reportedly sent a new convoy of trucks carrying military and logistical equipment to the Northeastern Province of Hasakah.
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Iran’s Zarif congratulates new Iraqi FM on assuming office
Jun 08, 2020 02:57Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated his new Iraqi counterpart Fuad Mohammed Hussein on taking office.