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US to reduce Iraq troops amid improved bilateral ties
Security

2020-06-12

US to reduce Iraq troops amid improved bilateral ties

During their first strategic dialogue in more than a decade, Iraq also promised to protect US bases from attacks by Iran-aligned militias.

ISIS Ramadan attacks blocked by Iraqi forces
Security

2020-06-12

ISIS Ramadan attacks blocked by Iraqi forces

Pre-emptive operations carried out with help from Iraqi civilians enabled the security forces to prevent a slew of potentially deadly attacks.

Iraqi government appoints military figures to key security posts
Security

2020-06-11

Iraqi government appoints military figures to key security posts

The new government headed by Mustafa Kadhemi has been appointing prominent figures with a demonstrated track record of success during the war on ISIS.

SDF conclude phase 1 of anti-terror operation
Security

2020-06-11

SDF conclude phase 1 of anti-terror operation

Security forces cleared 56 ISIS sites and arrested 110 members of the group during a sweep in Deir Ezzor and al-Hasakeh provinces.

Mosul residents mark 6th anniversary of ISIS takeover
Security

2020-06-10

Mosul residents mark 6th anniversary of ISIS takeover

The solemn occasion brought back painful memories for Mosul residents, who vowed to restore their city to its former glory.

Russia's new front in Libya serves as warning to the world
Security

2020-06-09

Russia's new front in Libya serves as warning to the world

Libya, Syria, Ukraine, Venezuela, Sudan, the Central African Republic and Madagascar, among others have all seen Kremlin mercenaries on their soil. The question is: who's next?

First civilian killed in Russian raid on north-west Syria since March
Security

2020-06-09

First civilian killed in Russian raid on north-west Syria since March

Russian warplanes launched 15 airstrikes on areas in Idlib province, killing a civilian for the first time since the ceasefire.

Rocket hits Baghdad airport in another attack on US forces
Security

2020-06-09

Rocket hits Baghdad airport in another attack on US forces

The US has accused armed groups backed by Iran of orchestrating the attack, the latest in a string of similar attacks since October.

SDF kick off anti-ISIS operation in eastern Syria
Security

2020-06-05

SDF kick off anti-ISIS operation in eastern Syria

The campaign, conducted in full co-ordination with the international coalition, is targeting ISIS sleeper cells in al-Hasakeh and Deir Ezzor.

Iraq hails coalition support in anti-ISIS fight
Security

2020-06-05

Iraq hails coalition support in anti-ISIS fight

The international coalition played a key role in defeating the group, and its support remains necessary to eliminating ISIS remnants.