Iraq

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.
West’s support for terrorist groups dangerous game: Boroujerdi

Oct 04, 2016 01:59

A senior Iranian lawmaker says terrorism poses a major threat to all regional and extra-regional countries, stressing that the West’s support for terrorist groups is a dangerous game which will be harmful to the international community.
Multiple bomb blasts claim lives of at least 15 civilians in Baghdad

Oct 03, 2016 13:25

A string of bomb explosions has struck the Shia-majority areas of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, killing at least 15 people and wounding 40 others, security sources say.