ISIL

Iraqi security forces liberate 40% of Nineveh Province

Oct 20, 2016 09:40

Governor of Iraq's Nineveh Province announced that the Iraqi Army and popular forces managed to liberate 40% of the province from ISIL terrorists and they met with little resistance by the terrorists while liberating the villages in the Nineveh Province.
At least 100 ISIL commanders escape from Mosul toward Syria amid operation

Oct 20, 2016 09:36

At least 100 commanders of ISIL terrorist group left the Iraqi city of Mosul and headed for Syria amid the Iraqi forces' offensive, media reported.
Syrian president receives phone call from Russian counterpart

Oct 20, 2016 09:34

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received a phone call from the Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing with him the latest developments in the combat against the terrorist groups and political efforts to resolve the crisis in Syria.
Iran not interfering in Iraq affairs: Velayati

Oct 19, 2016 17:23

A senior Iranian official says only Iraqi forces have the right to participate in the ongoing operation to liberate the Iraqi city of Mosul, Daesh’s last major stronghold in the Arab country.
Syria’s anti-terror fight in Aleppo aimed at defending civilians: Assad

Oct 19, 2016 13:38

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad says purging terrorists from the northwestern city of Aleppo is the only lawful way for the Syrian government to protect the civilian population in the embattled city.
Iraq defending whole world against Daesh with Mosul push: Jaafari

Oct 18, 2016 18:23

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has underlined the importance of the ongoing battle to retake the strategic northern city of Mosul from the Daesh Takfir terrorist group, saying that the country is defending the entire world against terrorists.
Russia warns against Mosul terrorists relocating to eastern Syria

Oct 18, 2016 13:53

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warns that his country could take "political and military" decisions if the Daesh Takfiri terrorists were redeployed to eastern Syria after being granted a safe passage from Mosul.
Iran vows support for Iraq terror fight amid Mosul offensive

Oct 18, 2016 02:32

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic supports the Iraqi government in its fight against terrorism amid an offensive to drive out Daesh terrorists from Iraq’s northern city of Mosul.
Iraqi forces making gains in battle for Mosul

Oct 17, 2016 06:38

Iraqi forces have made major advances in their battle to liberate the city of Mosul from Daesh, retaking control of at least five villages in the city in northern Iraq.
UK and US consider extra sanctions against Syria

Oct 17, 2016 01:35

The United Kingdom and United States say they were considering more sanctions against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his supporters, and called on Russia and Iran to help end the 5-year conflict in the country.