Crisis in Iraq

Iran FM, Iraq’s Ammar Hakim Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Ammar Hakim, the Head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI), on the latest developments in the Arab country.

ISIS Burns 12 Iraqi Civilians to Death in Iron Cages

The ISIS terrorists have, in their latest mass murder, burned a dozen Iraqi civilians alive in iron cages in the city of Hawija in the northern Iraqi province of Kirkuk.

Iran to Smash ISIS If They Get Close to Borders

A senior Iranian military commander says ISIS terrorists will be targeted if they get close to the country’s borders.

ISIS Burns Its Cleric for Hinting at Al-Baghdadi’s Death

Abu Qutaiba, one of the ISIS’ Friday prayer leaders, has been executed by the terrorist group on charge of confirming the news of their leader al-Baghdadi’s death during his sermon in Tal Afar, near the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, on Friday (June 30).

ISIS Drone-Making Factory Discovered in Mosul  

Iraqi forces have managed to find one of the ISIS terrorist group’s drone-making factories in their recent advances on Mosul, northern Iraq.

ISIS to Lash Those Confirming Al-Baghdadi’s Death

The ISIS has announced that it will whip whoever spreads or confirms the news of the death of their ringleader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Iran Congratulates Iraq on ISIS Defeat in Mosul

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has congratulated Iraq on the heavy defeat suffered by ISIS terrorists in Mosul, and called for the continuation of collective campaign to dry up the financial and intellectual sources of terrorism.

Iraq Announces Mosul Liberation, Fall of ISIS

Iraqi State TV in a breaking news has reported that "the mythical state" has fallen. The "mythical state" refers to the terrorist group of ISIS.

Tears, Smiles of Mosul Residents in Photos

As the military operation keeps going on to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from ISIS, the Iraqi troops have managed to release a large number of families from the grip of the militants who used them as human shields.

German FM Hails Iran’s Positive Role in Mideast

German Foreign Minister has highlighted Iran’s positive role in the Middle East, and expressed the hope that the Islamic Republic would help find a solution to the crises in Syria and Iraq.

ISIS Terrorist Blows Himself Up to Kill His Own Leaders

A number of ISIS leaders and elements have been killed and wounded by one of their own suicide attackers who blew himself up amid a gathering of the group’s terrorists in Iraq.

ISIS to Issue ‘Important’ Statement on Al-Baghdadi

The ISIS terrorist group has told its elements in western Nineveh to look forward to the release of an important statement about the terrorist groups’ ringleader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who is said to be killed.

“Radical Ideology to Survive in Mideast Even after ISIS”

With the recent achievements of the Iraqi forces and Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) in their fight against ISIS terrorists in Iraq, it seems the days of ISIS are numbered in Iraq. But does it mean the region will finally get rid of radical ideologies?

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.

Map Shows Iraqi Areas Retaken from ISIS in Past Years

The Iraqi army has published a map of areas that were under the ISIS terrorists’ control, but were retaken over the past three years.

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.

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.

Kurdistan Referendum to Exacerbate Iraq’s Problems: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says a referendum on the independence of the Iraqi Kurdistan region will just create more problems for the Arab country in a time when it needs peace and stability more than ever.

“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.

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