Iraq

Kurdistan’s offer to freeze referendum result will not redress damage: Turkey

Oct 26, 2017 13:56

Turkish authorities say an offer by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to freeze the results of last month’s independence referendum is not enough, saying the move would not compensate for the damage caused by the controversial vote.
Iran ready to contribute to Iraq’s restoration

Oct 26, 2017 12:04

President Rouhani in a meeting with visiting Iraqi PM voiced the country’s strong resolve to participate in Iraq’s restoration process following the eradication of ISIL terrorists from the neighboring country.
Iraqi prime minister calls for total annulment of Kurdish independence vote

Oct 26, 2017 10:35

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for the total annulment of the recent Kurdish secession referendum in northern Iraq, apparently rejecting the Kurdish leader’s recent decision to merely freeze the results of the unconstitutional vote.
Leader cautions Iraqi Premier against US plots

Oct 26, 2017 06:21

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on neighboring Iraq to remain vigilant in the face of American plots, cautioning that the US is not trustworthy.
US mercenaries, Iraqi highways and mystery of never-ending Daesh hordes

Oct 26, 2017 05:17

While the US and European media provided little explanation as to how militants from the self-titled Islamic State or Daesh, managed to appear, expand and then fight for years against the military power of Iraq and Syria, it was abundantly clear to many analysts that the Daesh organization was not only receiving state sponsorship, but it was receiving reinforcements, weapons and supplies from far beyond Syria’s and Iraq’s borders.
Iraqi prime minister visits Iran for high-level talks after Turkey visit

Oct 26, 2017 04:51

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is on an official visit to the Iranian capital, Tehran, for talks with the neighboring country’s high-ranking officials on issues of bilateral and regional significance.
Iraqi forces march on Daesh's last haven in the country

Oct 26, 2017 03:04

The Iraqi army has launched a three-pronged offensive aimed at liberating the final Daesh-held areas in the country’s Western Anbar Province.
Iraq’s PM in Turkey for talks on Kurds

Oct 25, 2017 11:50

Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi has arrived in Turkey to discuss developments in the Arab country’s Kurdistan region as Baghdad and Ankara seek stronger bonds to deal with the Kurdish independence drive.
Iran reopens border crossing with Iraq’s Kurdistan

Oct 25, 2017 11:38

Iran has reopened one of its border crossings with Iraq’s northern Kurdistan region after closing the terminal at Baghdad’s request in response to the secession referendum in the area.
Iraq forces prepare for final anti-Daesh offensive near Syria border

Oct 25, 2017 10:52

Iraqi forces are set to begin operations to liberate the last patch of territory still occupied by Daesh Takfiri terrorists along the country’s western border with Syria, the military says.