Iraq

Daesh may launch chemical attacks during Mosul op: US officials

Oct 19, 2016 03:25

American officials say the Daesh Takfiri group may resort to launching chemical attacks in the fight to hold its grip on Iraq’s second largest city, Mosul.
Day 3 of operations to liberate Daesh-held Mosul

Oct 19, 2016 03:12

The long-awaited battle for Mosul enters its third day, in a push which has seen the Iraqi army join forces with various military groups in the country, including Shia, Sunni and Kurdish forces, to drive out Daesh terrorists from their last stronghold in Iraq. Mosul slipped into the hands of Daesh in the summer of 2014. It took months for the army and pro-government volunteer forces to prepare for the decisive offensive to liberate the strategic northern city.
Iraq defending whole world against Daesh with Mosul push: Jaafari

Oct 18, 2016 18:23

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has underlined the importance of the ongoing battle to retake the strategic northern city of Mosul from the Daesh Takfir terrorist group, saying that the country is defending the entire world against terrorists.
Persian Gulf Arab states favorites of Daesh: Iraqi PM

Oct 18, 2016 05:11

Iraq’s prime minister, whose country is engaged in a costly war with the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group, has implied that a number of Arab governments in the Persian Gulf region have been aiding and abetting the terror outfit.
US troops on the ground in Mosul: Pentagon

Oct 18, 2016 04:59

The US military has confirmed that its troops are deployed on the frontlines in the offensive to retake the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from Daesh (ISIL) terrorists.
Iran vows support for Iraq terror fight amid Mosul offensive

Oct 18, 2016 02:32

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic supports the Iraqi government in its fight against terrorism amid an offensive to drive out Daesh terrorists from Iraq’s northern city of Mosul.
Iraqi forces making gains in battle for Mosul

Oct 17, 2016 06:38

Iraqi forces have made major advances in their battle to liberate the city of Mosul from Daesh, retaking control of at least five villages in the city in northern Iraq.
Explosion rocks central Baghdad

Oct 17, 2016 04:57

A gas cylinder has exploded in a central district in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, injuring at least four people.
Battle for Mosul begins; time of victory has come: Iraqi PM

Oct 17, 2016 01:15

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of operations to liberate the town of Mosul from Daesh terrorists.
Iraqi: Zero hour for Mosul liberation operation approaching

Oct 16, 2016 10:39

The Iraqi army troops have been deployed 15 kilometers from the city of Mosul in Nineveh Province and the country's volunteer forces (Hashd al-Shaabi) are waiting for announcement of the zero hour to attack ISIL's military positions.