Iraq

Shammari named Saudi Arabia’s charge d'affaires to Iraq

Oct 15, 2016 02:30

Abdulaziz al-Shammari has reportedly been appointed as Saudi Arabia’s chargé d'affaires in Iraq after Baghdad asked Riyadh to replace its ambassador Thamer al-Sabhan for his repeated interference in Iraq’s internal affairs.
Iraq army prepared for final push to retake Mosul

Oct 14, 2016 11:37

The Iraqi army says it is ready to begin the ultimate push to liberate Mosul from the Takfiri Daesh terror group amid Baghdad’s tensions with Ankara over its military presence in the Arab country’s north.
Baghdad summons Turkish envoy to protest troop presence on Iraqi soil

Oct 13, 2016 14:15

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry has summoned Turkey’s ambassador to protest the continued presence of Turkish troops on Iraqi soil without Baghdad's permission.
US, Saudi planning to relocate Mosul Takfiris to eastern Syria: Report

Oct 13, 2016 04:28

The US and Saudi Arabia have reportedly agreed to grant Daesh terrorists free passage from Iraq’s Mosul ahead of a major operation aimed at retaking the city from its Takfiri occupiers.
Turkey: Troops in Iraq to stay as long as needed

Oct 13, 2016 03:15

A top Turkish official says the country’s military forces will continue their presence in northern Iraq regardless of Baghdad's repeated protests and escalating tensions between the two neighbors.
Turkey-Iraq tensions escalate over operation in Mosul

Oct 12, 2016 11:22

As the operation to liberate the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from Daesh terrorist group approaches, tensions between Ankara and Baghdad are escalating over Turkey's possible military involvement in the offensive.
Iraqi soldiers liberate region in Anbar Province from Daesh

Oct 11, 2016 09:50

Iraqi government forces have launched an offensive in the beleaguered western province of Anbar, and managed to liberate a region there from the grip of the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group.
Iraqi premier assures pilgrims of security in Karbala on Ashura

Oct 10, 2016 12:44

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has discussed security plans with local officials in the holy city of Karbala for the Ashura mourning ceremonies, set to take place this week.
Iraq federal court dismisses Abadi’s move to cancel posts of VP, deputy PM

Oct 10, 2016 12:39

Iraq’s federal court has ruled against a series of reforms in the cabinet carried out by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, saying the move to abolish the posts of vice president and deputy prime minister was unconstitutional.
No Turkish soldiers allowed to participate in Mosul offensive: Abadi

Oct 10, 2016 03:00

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for the withdrawal of Turkish troops from the Iraqi territory, stating that he would not agree to the participation of their forces in the forthcoming operation to liberate the strategic northern city of Mosul from Daesh terrorists.