Iraq

Iraqi volunteer forces retake more areas in Nineveh from Daesh

Nov 19, 2016 03:46

Iraqi fighters from pro-government Popular Mobilization Units have reportedly liberated more areas in the embattled Northern Province of Nineveh as they are joined by government forces in arduous battles to drive the Takfiri Daesh terrorists out of the conflict-ridden Arab country.
Iraqi forces uncover mass grave in push for Mosul

Nov 19, 2016 03:15

Iraqi forces have found a mass grave containing the remains of suspected victims of Daesh executions in a village recently retaken from the Takfiri terrorists near Mosul.
Qatar discussing oil freeze with Iran, Iraq

Nov 18, 2016 10:53

Qatar says it is negotiating with Iran and Iraq to freeze their oil production at “current levels” as OPEC is preparing to put a proposal devised by Saudi Arabia to cap production later this month.
Iraqi soldiers advance deeper into eastern Mosul

Nov 18, 2016 10:53

Iraqi forces move to reinforce their toehold in the eastern part of Mosul amid their ongoing push to liberate the key northern city from the clutches of the Takfiri Daesh terror group.
Millions of devotees marching towards Karbala for Arba’een rituals

Nov 18, 2016 10:53

Millions of Muslims from across the world are marching towards the holy city of Karbala to perform the rituals of Arba’een, one of the most revered religious occasions on the Islamic calendar.
Iraqi troops liberate eastern Mosul district from Daesh grip

Nov 18, 2016 06:23

Iraqi forces have recaptured an eastern neighborhood in Mosul and raised the national flag on buildings as the army and allied fighters are tightening the noose around the Daesh-held city.
Over dozen dead as bombing rips through wedding in western Iraq

Nov 18, 2016 05:59

Iraqi security and medical officials say more than a dozen people have lost their lives and scores of others have been injured when a bomb explosion struck a wedding ceremony in the beleaguered Western Province of Anbar.
Millions of Muslims marching to Iraq’s Karbala for Arba’een rituals

Nov 18, 2016 05:28

Millions of Muslims from across the world are marching toward the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to perform the rituals of Arba’een, one of the most revered religious occasions on the Islamic calendar.
US to establish new military base in west Anbar, Iraq

Nov 17, 2016 11:43

An Iraqi Army commander revealed that the US forces are preparing to establish a new military base in the western province of Anbar allegedly to monitor the movements of the members of the ISIL in nearby cities.
Over 300 Iraqi ex-policemen slaughtered south of Mosul

Nov 17, 2016 09:52

Human Rights Watch (HRW) says Daesh terrorists have executed more than 300 former Iraqi policemen south of Mosul following heavy losses in the ongoing battle with Iraqi forces.