Iraq

Iraqi parliament bans hoisting of Kurdish flags in Kirkuk

Apr 01, 2017 12:28

The Iraqi parliament has voted to ban the hoisting of Kurdish flags over government buildings in the northern city of Kirkuk.
Iraqi prime minister underlines support for popular fighters

Apr 01, 2017 09:33

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has underlined Baghdad’s support for the country’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), known as Hashd al-Sha'abi.
UN chief voices support for Iraq fight against Daesh terrorists

Mar 31, 2017 08:35

UN chief Antonio Guterres has voiced support for Iraq’s ongoing fight against Daesh in the face of a humanitarian crisis following the months-long operation to recapture the strategic city of Mosul.
Iraqi army forces retake several areas in, around Mosul

Mar 30, 2017 16:52

Iraqi government forces, backed by allied fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units, have liberated more areas in and around Mosul as they are engaged in massive operations to drive the Daesh Takfiri terrorists out of the strategic northern city.
UN chief in Iraq to review humanitarian situation amid rising war casualties

Mar 30, 2017 05:30

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, to examine the humanitarian situation amid the country’s intense campaign to purge Daesh Takfiri terrorists from the strategic city of Mosul.
At least 17 killed in southern Baghdad truck bombing

Mar 30, 2017 02:04

At least 17 people have been killed and some 60 more injured after an explosive-laden truck exploded at a security checkpoint in southern Baghdad.
Don’t let Daesh represent you: Iraqi FM to Arab states

Mar 29, 2017 17:12

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Ja’afari has called on Arab countries to help Baghdad in its fight against Daesh and not to allow the Takfiri terrorist group to introduce itself as their representative.
Turkish FM slams decision to fly Kurdish flag in Kirkuk

Mar 29, 2017 13:27

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has criticized a decision in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk to hoist the Kurdish flag over government buildings and public places.
Trump hails US troops in Iraq despite deadly Mosul raid

Mar 29, 2017 09:59

US President Donald Trump has praised American troops for doing “very well” in Iraq, maintaining his silence on an airstrike in Mosul that killed scores of civilians earlier this month.
Iraqi troops begin advance into Mosul’s Old City

Mar 27, 2017 08:29

Iraqi forces have launched a renewed attack against Daesh terrorists in Mosul's Old City, with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi predicting that the Takfiri group will be defeated “within weeks”.