Iraq

Iraqi forces free Anbar region from Daesh

Aug 01, 2016 04:25

Iraqi security forces have liberated a strategic region in the western Anbar Province from the Daesh terrorist group.
Takfiri leaders, families fleeing Mosul: Iraqi minister

Jul 31, 2016 11:13

The Iraqi defense minister says some ISIL Takfiri commanders have fled Mosul in northern Iraq as the army and allies push forward to liberate the city form the grip of terrorists.
Without Iran help, Iraq would have fallen: Iraqi envoy

Jul 30, 2016 08:42

Iraq’s ambassador to Tehran says Iran’s contribution to Baghdad’s fight against terrorism has crucially helped the Arab country preserve its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Iraq hails Iran’s ‘continuous’ support against Daesh

Jul 30, 2016 01:14

The Iraqi defense minister has hailed Iran’s “continuous support” for Iraq in its war against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group, saying the Islamic Republic has helped its neighbor in critical times, Press TV reports.
Iraqi Hashd al-Shaabi to be granted official status: PM

Jul 28, 2016 01:14

The Iraqi government says Hashd al-Shaabi forces, also known as the Popular Mobilization Units (PMUs), are to be placed on par with Iraq's army units and subject to military law.
Terrorist attacks kill 14 in, around Baghdad

Jul 27, 2016 14:53

At least 14 people have lost their lives and 29 others were injured in a spate of attacks carried out by terrorists in and around the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad.
ISIL executes 17 commanders for escaping battlefield south of Mosul

Jul 27, 2016 14:49

The ISIL Takfiri terrorists have executed 17 of the group’s commanders for escaping the battlefield in a strategic Iraqi town south of their stronghold of Mosul.
Iraqi FM calls on Arab states to pressure Turkey into recalling troops

Jul 26, 2016 02:01

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has called on Arab states to pressure Turkey into withdrawing its forces deployed in Iraq.
Bombing kills 18, injures 23 in eastern Iraq

Jul 25, 2016 03:30

At least 18 people have lost their lives and 23 others sustained injuries in a powerful explosion in a town in Iraq’s eastern province of Diyala near the border with Iran.
Iraqis digging trench around Fallujah to ward off Daesh

Jul 24, 2016 08:47

Iraqi forces are digging a trench around Fallujah to keep Daesh terrorists at bay and prevent any potential onslaught and systematic looting of the recently-liberated city.