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US Invasion of Iraq on False WMD Intelligence Was a Disaster: Trump

The US President-elect Donald J. Trump says the George W. Bush administration’s move to invade Iraq on false intelligence about Saddam Hussein’s possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) was like a disaster.

113 Killed and Wounded in ISIS’ Triple Attacks in Baghdad

At least 113 were killed and injured Monday in three separate bombings in different parts of Iraqi capital city of Baghdad, media reports said.

Interrogator of Saddam Hussein Reveals Untold Stories about Iraqi Dictator

John Nixon, the first CIA officer to interrogate Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein after his capture in December 2003, has revealed shocking facts about the deposed Iraqi leader that raise new questions about why the United States bothered to invade Iraq to oust him from power.

Turkey to Pull Out Forces from Iraq: Envoy

The Turkish Ambassador to Baghdad says his country will withdraw troops from Iraq, claiming that Ankara does not interfere in the domestic affairs of the Arab country.

Iraqi People in Mosul Kill ISIS’ Mufti

A Mufti affiliated with the ISIS terrorist group who had allowed the terrorists to shell the northern Iraqi city of Mosul was killed by the city’s residents.

US Increases Bounty on ISIS Leader to $25 Million

The US Department of State has raised its reward to $25 million for any information that leads to the capture of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Liberation of Iraq’s Mosul to Be Declared Soon: Official

Leader of Iraq’s National Alliance Ammar al-Hakim says the liberation of the Iraqi city of Mosul will be announced soon.

Iran to Show Strong Reaction to ISIS’ Hilla Attack in Battlefield: IRGC General

A senior IRGC General says Tehran will show appropriate reaction to a recent deadly attack on Iranian pilgrims.

Iraqi Parliament Recognizes Iraqi Popular Forces as Official Force

Members of the Iraqi parliament voted on Saturday to recognize Hashd al-Shaabi or Popular Mobilisation Forces as an official force with similar rights as the regular army.

US Was behind Attack on Iraq’s Popular Forces: Statement

Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces) says the US was behind a recent missile attack which wounded several commanders of popular forces in Tal Afar airport.

Iran, Iraq More Determined to Fight Terror: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has strongly condemned a recent terrorist attack in Iraq which killed hundreds of Shia pilgrims, mostly Iranians, stressing that Tehran and Baghdad are more determined than ever to fight terrorism.

Women in Mosul Set Fire on Black Clothes ISIS Forced Them to Wear

Amid the imminent liberation of the ISIS-held Iraqi city of Mosul, a number of women in Mosul showed their joy by putting off and setting fire on the black clothes the ISIS terrorist group had forced them to wear.

Regional Sunni Divide Reaching Crisis Point in Iraq

The representative of Iraqi Kurdistan’s government in Iran says he is worried that sectarianism in the region will lead to a crisis in Iraq.

We Don’t Want War With Turkey But Are Ready for It if They Want: Iraq

Baghdad says it will dismantle Turkey if it invades Iraq after Ankara deploys tanks and heavy artillery on its border.

Muslims in Final Stages of Defeating Enemy: Iranian Commander

A senior Iranian commander has hailed the resistance of the Muslim world against its enemies, saying the Muslims across the globe are now in the last phases of overcoming their adversaries.

Iraqi Federal Police Forces Reach Gates of Mosul

The Iraqi Federal Police forces have reached the entrance gates of Mosul, as part of a massive offensive backed by Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as Popular Mobilization Forces, to retake the last major stronghold of the Daesh (ISIS or ISIS) terrorist group in Iraq.

Over 700 ISIS Terrorists Killed Since Beginning of Mosul Operation

Iraqi forces and the US-led coalition have so far killed more than 700 terrorists in the ongoing battle to retake the ISIS-held city of Mosul.

Iraqis May Be Fined Up to $21,000 for Alcoholic Drinks

The Iraqi Parliament has introduced a law that bans the import, production, sale, and purchase of alcoholic beverage.

Iran Condemns US-Led Airstrike against Civilians in Iraq’s Kirkuk

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned a US-led coalition airstrike on a mourning procession in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk, which killed at least 15 women and injured many others.

Iraqi Forces Move to Retake Christian Town on Way to Mosul

Iraqi forces prepared to retake the country's largest Christian town from Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) Wednesday, a key milestone in their progress toward the terrorists’ main hub of Mosul.

Protest in Baghdad against Presence of Turkish Troops in Iraq

Thousands of Iraqis have staged rallies in front of the Turkish embassy in Baghdad to protest at Turkish troops’ presence in Iraq.

Time Has Come for Victory in Mosul: Iraqi PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of operations to liberate the town of Mosul from Daesh terrorists.

US and Saudi Arabia Agree on Allowing ISIS Fighters to Escape Mosul

Based on a deal with Washington, Saudi forces will allow ISIS terrorists to safely retreat from Mosul before the Iraqi city is stormed by US-backed forces, a military source has revealed.

Iraqi Volunteer Forces to Treat Turkish Army like ISIS

The commander of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, Hadi al-Ameri, vowed tough war against the Turkish army's military incursion in Iraq, warning that his forces will confront any Turkish aggressor the same way they stand against the ISIS terrorist group.

ISIS to Execute Whoever Listens to Radio in Iraq!

The ISIS terrorist group has once again issued a strange decree, banning people in Iraq from listening to the radio.

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