Iraq

Full Liberation of Mosul Imminent as Noose Tightened on ISIS

The full liberation of the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the ISIS terrorists is in the offing as the Iraqi armed forces have already begun advancing towards the western part of the town.

Baghdad Not to Let US Use Iraqi Territory against Iran: PM

Iraq will never allow Americans to use the Arab country’s territory against the neighbouring Iran even if it is given the guarantee to be completely reconstructed free of charge, said Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. 

Explosive-Laden Vehicle Discovered in Iraqi Capital

Iraq forces have discovered a tractor-trailer loaded with explosives in northern Baghdad, the capital city of the Arab country.

Photos of Iran’s General Soleimani in Iraq’s Karbala

New photos have been released showing senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Major General Qassem Soleimani, on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Karbala.

ISIS Suicide Vehicles on Show in Iraq’s Mosul

The northern Iraqi city of Mosul is hosting an exhibition of the vehicles used by the ISIS terrorists in carrying out suicide attacks.

Iraqi Forces Free 500 Hostages Taken by ISIS

Iraqi forces have managed to find and liberate 500 Iraqis held hostage by the ISIS terrorists in a hospital in western Mosul, north of Iraq.

Arab Rulers’ Academic Degrees, Majors at a Glance

With only a few days to the end of the academic year in most countries, we have taken a glance at the academic degrees Arab rulers hold, their level of education and field of study.

US Favours Separation of Kurdistan Region from Iraq: Analyst

A political commentator says Washington would like to see Iraq’s Kurdistan Region separated from the country.

Iraqi Forces Kill 2,000 ISIS Elements, Retake Hundreds of Villages

An Iraqi commander says the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) have retaken around 14,000 kilometres of their country’s soil, including nearly 360 villages in western Mosul in northern Iraq, from the ISIS terrorists.

“Mosul Liberation May Have Negative Consequences”

A political commentator says the liberation of Mosul from the ISIS terrorists could, ironically enough, be counterproductive.

Iraqi Forces Retake Baaj Town from ISIS Terrorists

Iraqi popular forces have managed to recapture the Iraqi town of Baaj west of Mosul from the ISIS terrorists, the Arab country’s military declared.

ISIS Terrorists’ Nightmare Spotted on Syria-Iraq Border

A recently-released video shows “Abu Azreal”, the famous commander of Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Units (PMU), on the border between Syria and Iraq.

Walls in Iraq Are No More Dark

An Iraqi artist says his profession was regarded as a crime during the ISIS rule, when the terrorist group’s black flag was seen on all the walls, but the dark walls are now gone.

ISIS Leader Has Fled Mosul, Left His Fighters to Die

The ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has reportedly fled the northern Iraqi city of Mosul and abandoned his soldiers, “leaving them to die,” an Iraqi counter-terror official said.

Three ISIS Militants Killed by Wild Boars in Iraq

Three militants loyal to the ISIS terrorist group have been killed by wild boars as they planned to ambush Iraqi civilians, according to local sources.

ISIS Leader’s Whereabouts Identified: Iraqi Official

An Iraqi military official says the country’s Special Forces have identified the location of the ISIS ringleader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

First VP, Tehran Mayor Register to Run for Iran’s Presidency

Tehran mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri have officially declared their candidacies for the 12th presidential election in Iran as registration for the polls wraps up.

31 Killed in ISIS Attack on Iraq’s Tikrit

At least 31 people, including 14 police officers, were killed and more than 40 wounded in attacks overnight by the ISIS militants in the northern Iraqi city of Tikrit.

Hoisting Non-Iraqi Flags in Kirkuk Can Cause Tension: Iran

Raising any flags other than that of Iraq in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk is against the Arab country’s Constitution and can create tensions, Iran’s foreign ministry says.

Killing Innocent People is US Army’s Modus Operandi

A senior Iranian official described a recent US airstrike in Mosul, Iraq, which killed up to 200 civilians, as a war crime, saying it has become common practice for the US army to murder innocent people under the pretext of counterterrorism.

30% of West Mosul Retaken from ISIS: Commander

An Iraqi commander announced that the country’s forces have retaken around 30 percent of west Mosul from ISIS militants, as soldiers are pushing into more districts

Iraq Allowed to Strike ISIS Targets in Syrian Territory: PM

Iraqi prime minister says the Syrian government has allowed Iraqi forces to launch airstrikes on ISIS targets all over the Syrian territory.

US Airstrike Kills 33 Iraqis Taken Hostage by ISIS

A US-led coalition warplane has ‘mistakenly’ fired two missiles into a train station, where several Iraqi captives held by ISIS as hostage were held.

“Riyadh Still Has Chance to Change Its Policies”

A top Iranian politician says Tehran has left the path open for Saudi Arabia to change tack and rethink its policies on Tehran.

ISIS Uses Chemical Weapons in Iraq’s Mosul: Red Cross

Several residents of the war-torn Iraqi city of Mosul were treated for injuries from an ISIS chemical attack this week, an official with the International Committee of the Red Cross said.

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