Iraq

Bomb attack in Baghdad leaves 9 dead, 11 injured

Oct 09, 2016 11:26

At least nine people have lost their lives after a bomber set off his explosives in the east of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, media reports say.
Iraqi forces liberate more Daesh-held areas, advance towards Mosul

Oct 08, 2016 17:11

Pro-government forces in Iraq have been making further advances against militants as more forces are mobilized to start an operation to push Daesh Takifir terrorists out of their last stronghold, Mosul.
Turkey must withdraw troops from northern Iraq: Hakim

Oct 08, 2016 11:58

Chairman of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI) Ammar Hakim has called on Turkey to immediately end its military presence in northern Iraq.
Arab League opposes Turkish troops in Iraq: TV

Oct 08, 2016 11:24

The Arab League, a 22-member regional organization of Arab countries, has reportedly rejected the deployment of Turkish troops to northern Iraq as “interference” in the domestic affairs of the country.
Arab League rejects Turkish deployment in Iraq

Oct 08, 2016 05:57

The Arab League, a 22-member regional organization of Arab countries, has reportedly rejected the deployment of Turkish troops to northern Iraq as “interference” in the domestic affairs of the country.
Iraq army may respond if Turkey hinders Mosul battle: Security source

Oct 07, 2016 10:36

Iraqi security officials warn the army may attack occupying Turkish forces deployed to the north should they intervene in an upcoming operation to liberate the city of Mosul from Daesh terrorists.
Iraq demands emergency Security Council session over Turkish troops

Oct 06, 2016 11:21

Iraq has called for an emergency UN Security Council meeting over the presence of Turkish troops on its territory after warning Ankara of a new war if the soldiers are not pulled out.
Iran not directly involved in any foreign military operation: Velayati

Oct 05, 2016 11:27

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic has no direct involvement in military operations and conflicts of other states, including the Iraqi battle to liberate the Daesh-held city of Mosul.
Iraqi PM vows imminent ‘victory’ against terrorists in Mosul

Oct 05, 2016 03:48

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has pledged triumph in the near future over terrorists in the northern city of Mosul, the last major city under control of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in the Middle Eastern country.
Iran supports Iraq’s territorial integrity, unity: Larijani

Oct 04, 2016 12:49

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says the Islamic Republic supports any move which will protect Iraq’s territorial integrity and reinforce its national unity.