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Iraq denies presence of coalition forces in Mosul libration operations

The Iraqi military has denied the participation of foreign troops in the upcoming operation to liberate Mosul from the hands of Daesh terrorists.

ISIS Digs Fiery Moat around Mosul amid Fruitless Ceasefire Talks

According to local witnesses, the ISIS terrorist group has dug a fiery moat around Iraq's northern city of Mosul in a bid to hinder advancement of Iraqi forces after the ceasefire collapsed in the war-torn region.

ISIS Friday Prayer Cancelled after Bomb Discovered in Mosque

Following the discovery of a bomb implanted in one of the mosques in the Iraqi town of al-Shirqat in northern Salahuddin province, the ISIS terrorist group’s Friday prayers were cancelled.

Iraq Mulls Selling Oil through Iran: Report

The Iraqi government says it may consider shipping crude through Iran if talks with the local Kurdish administration on oil revenue sharing fall apart.

Video Shows Five Children Executing Prisoners in Syria

A shocking new video released by the ISIS terrorist group reportedly shows a number of children, including a British boy, executing prisoners with handguns in Syria.

Unknown Gunmen Kill ISIS Commander Responsible for Recruitment of Children

An ISIS commander known as Abu Wathba al-Saudi has been reportedly killed in an armed attack in the Iraqi city of Mosul, local sources said.

Secret behind Japan’s Rapid Growth Can Be Found in Quran: Ambassador

Bombarded with Iraqis’ questions about Japan’s rapid growth and development after World War II, Japan’s Ambassador to Iraq Fumio Iwai came up with a witty riposte, reminding them that Quran has shown the path of prosperity and growth.

Why Is It Important for Iran to Fight in Syria

Amid Iran’s decision to allow Russian jet fighters to use an airbase in Iranian city of Hamadan for the fight against terrorists in Syria, the office of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has published a picture that explains why Iran is so much involved in Syria war.

100 ISIS Terrorists Trapped in Ramadi Underground Tunnels

A local official from Iraq’s central city of Al-Khalidiya in al-Anbar Province announced that 100 ISIS members were trapped in the underground tunnels of Iraq’s Ramadi.

Iraq to Employ New Bomb Detection Equipment

Following recent deadly bombings that ripped through Baghdad, Iraq’s security forces are going to utilize new vehicles and devices to detect bombs and weapons.

Iraqis Must Stand United to Defeat ISIS: Iran FM

The Iranian foreign minister has called for a stronger unity among various Iraqi groups as the key to defeat the Takfiri terror groups wreaking havoc in the Arab state and elsewhere in the region.

40 Iraqis per Day Killed in Past 6 Months

Statistics indicate that Iraq’s death toll from terrorist attacks within the past six months has amounted to 7,128 people, which means almost 40 Iraqis have been killed each day.

What Blair’s Wrong Decision Did to Iraq

After the release of Iraqi Enquiry, also known as the Chilcot report, and the remarks by British ex-PM Tony Blair who claimed full responsibility for the wrong decision to invade Iraq in 2003, Iranian news website Entekhab has published photos which show what Blair’s decision did to Iraqi people. Here’s IFP’s coverage of the photos.

Use of Fake UK-Made Bomb Detector Leads to Deadly Explosions in Iraq

Iraqis are expressing hatred and disgust against the UK-made fake bomb detectors, which have failed to curb many ISIS terrorist attacks in Iraq, especially the most recent one in Karrada that claimed the lives of 250 civilians.

ISIS on Alert in Mosul for Possible Attack by Iraqi Forces

ISIS militants have been placed on alert after some unknown individuals raised Iraq’s flag at the centre of a market in the ISIS-held city of Mosul.

ISIS Afraid of Iraqis’ Imminent Onslaught on Mosul

Iraqi and Kurdish authorities updated Western media on hoards of weapons and money stockpiled in Mosul by ISIS terrorist group in a bid to make the city a safe haven against Iraqis’ attack.

Saudi Arabia has no right to meddle in Iraq: Iran commander

A senior Iranian commander has hailed recent victories by the Iraqi government and nation against Daesh terrorists, stressing that Saudi Arabia has no right to interfere in Iraq’s internal affairs.

Iraqi Forces Make Fresh Progress in Fight against ISIS, Arrive at Gate of Mosul

The Iraqi Army’s 9th Armoured Division imposed full control over the Makhoul Mountains in the northern countryside of the Salaheddine Governorate on Friday, putting an end to the ISIS presence at a place described by military experts as Gate of Mosul.

Residents Return to Fallujah: Photos

Iraqi military commanders announced the recapture of Fallujah in a letter to Heidar Al Ebadi, the Iraqi Prime minister, Fararu Reported. Following the liberation of Al Nezal at the centre of Fallujah, Iraqi forces managed to win back the area of el Arsan and triumphantly hoisted their flag over the city’s government building.

US Policies Move Iraq towards Disintegration: Analyst

Nosratollah Tajik, a senior Middle East expert and the former Iranian ambassador to Jordan, believes that the policies followed by the United States in Iraq will definitely lead to the Arab country’s disintegration.

ISIS Bulldozes Another Ancient Assyrian Site in Mosul

ISIS (also known as Daesh and ISIL) militants began to destroy the historical sites in Iraq after they took control of vast swathes of the country, and have reportedly damaged the Assyrian ancient palace in Mosul in recent days.

Iraqis Horrified by Daesh Barbarism in Kirkuk

Iraqi people are absolutely appalled by media reports saying that the Daesh (also known as ISIL and ISIS) Takfiri group has burned a family of five people, including three children, to death in southwest of Kirkuk.

ISIS Launches Chemical Attack on Northern Iraqi Town

Daesh terrorists have reportedly used internationally-banned chemical weapons in their recent offensive against a Shia Turkmen-populated town in Iraq’s northern province of Kirkuk.

Iran warns against consequences of Iraq breakup

A senior Iranian official has warned that any plan to disintegrate Iraq would have adverse consequences for security and stability in the entire Middle East.

Iran Urges UNESCO Push to Protect Cultural Heritage in Syria, Iraq

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called on UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural organization, to make utmost efforts to protect the endangered cultural works and historic sites in Syria and Iraq from the devastating activities of terrorist groups.

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