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US reconnaissance aircraft spy on PMU positions in Iraq
Apr 12, 2020 13:06US spy aircraft have flown over the positions of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) across the country, an Iraqi security source says.
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Iraq’s new choice for Prime Minister suggests defeat of US pressure
Apr 12, 2020 02:14Iraq has designated a new Prime Minister that, contrary to his two predecessors, apparently enjoys inclusive support from the various political blocs in a development that suggests the defeat of the United States’ attempts at forcing its choice on the Arab nation.
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US keeps forces in Iraq, puts missile systems into operation
Apr 11, 2020 12:15US officials say hundreds of their troops will remain in Iraq, noting that missile systems are now operating in the bases hosting the occupation forces.
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Iraqi forces launch second phase of operation along border with Jordan, Saudi Arabia
Apr 11, 2020 00:07Iraqi army troops and fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have launched the second phase of a major military operation to purge the westernmost part of Anbar province along the border with Jordan and Saudi Arabia of the remnants of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
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Iraq’s national sovereignty is my red line: PM-designate
Apr 10, 2020 07:21The newly-designated prime minister has said that the success of Iraq’s international relations will be based on “respect and cooperation.”
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Iran exports to Iraq down y/y in February at $11bn
Apr 10, 2020 02:02A major Iranian businessman says exports of goods and services to Iraq were down year on year in February at $11 billion.
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Foreign Ministry welcomes nomination of Iraq’s new PM-designate
Apr 10, 2020 00:26Iran felicitates Iraq on the nomination of a new prime minister-designate, calling the move a step in the right direction.
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Zurfi withdraws candidacy for premiership as parties endorse Kadhimi
Apr 09, 2020 08:42Iraq’s Prime Minister-designate Adnan al-Zurfi has withdrawn his candidacy for the post as major political factions endorse intelligence chief Mustafa Al Kadhimi to form a government.
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Iraq’s PMU, army launch major anti-terror operation
Apr 09, 2020 06:39Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) and army troops have started a joint, full-scale anti-terrorism military operation in the Arab country’s western province of Anbar.
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US forces preparing to withdraw from base west of Baghdad
Apr 07, 2020 08:12The US-led coalition purportedly fighting the Daesh terror group in Iraq is reportedly preparing to evacuate troops from a military base in the city of Abu Gharib, west of the capital Baghdad.