Iraq

Planned anti-corruption demo in Baghdad illegal: Military

Jul 14, 2016 17:21

The Iraqi military says a planned demonstration in Baghdad is “illegal,” calling on public not to participate in the rally that is to be held in protest at the deteriorating security situation and corruption in the country.
Top Iraqi general formally appointed as Baghdad security chief

Jul 14, 2016 17:17

Iraq’s premier has reportedly named a senior general as new head of the Baghdad Operations Command after he sacked high-ranking officials in charge of security in the capital in the wake of the Daesh-claimed bloodshed in Karradah.
Iraq celebrates recent victories with parade in Baghdad

Jul 14, 2016 04:57

Iraq has paraded thousands of troops across Baghdad to celebrate recent gains in the battle against Daesh terrorists, including the liberation of the strategic Fallujah city.
Iraqi premier demands unity amid calls for demonstrations

Jul 13, 2016 09:55

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has called for unity among all Iraqi factions to preserve military gains on the ground against the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group.
Iraqis must unite in fight against terrorism: Speaker

Jul 13, 2016 01:49

Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says all Iraqi groups and ethnicities must reinforce their unity in order to eradicate terrorism and establish full security in the country.
Iraqi forces push terrorists out of villages near Mosul

Jul 12, 2016 12:55

Iraqi troops have liberated two villages in southern Mosul from the grip of ISIL terrorists as part of the push by government forces for recapturing the strategic northern city.
Massive explosion kills 25, injures dozens in Iraq's capital

Jul 12, 2016 02:02

At least 25 people have been killed and dozens of others injured after a powerful car bomb explosion struck a busy market in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
President vows full support for Iraq’s anti-terror fight

Jul 11, 2016 12:36

President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic will always stand by the Iraqi government and nation in the fight against terrorism and help protect the holy shrines in Iraq.
US to deploy 560 more troops to Iraq: US defense secy.

Jul 11, 2016 12:30

US Defense Secretary Ash Carter says his country will send more troops to Iraq, claiming that the forces will help Baghdad in an upcoming operation aimed at retaking the key city of Mosul from Daesh Takfiri militants.
Pentagon chief arrives in Iraq to discuss ISIL

Jul 11, 2016 12:20

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter has made an unannounced visit to Baghdad for talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi about the fight against the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group.