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Iraqi forces work to secure remote area in southern Kirkuk
Security

2019-10-02

Iraqi forces work to secure remote area in southern Kirkuk

Wadi al-Shay, long been considered a 'safe haven' for ISIS remnants, is now seeing intense security operations to fully clear it of militant activity.

Iraqi forces thwart ISIS plans to attack civilians south of Baghdad
Security

2019-10-02

Iraqi forces thwart ISIS plans to attack civilians south of Baghdad

Iraq's Counter-Terrorism Service uncovered an ISIS stockpile of highly explosive materials buried in agricultural land in the area of al-Latifiya.

Al-Hol security forces quash ISIS women's riot
Security

2019-10-02

Al-Hol security forces quash ISIS women's riot

An investigation is under way to identify the women who instigated the latest round of violence at the crowded camp in al-Hasakeh province.

Oil drops as Saudi eyes non-military solution to Iran crisis
Security

2019-10-01

Oil drops as Saudi eyes non-military solution to Iran crisis

Oil prices dropped Monday as Saudi Arabia's crown prince indicated the kingdom would prefer a non-military solution to tensions with Iran.

Iraqi forces destroy ISIS chemical stockpiles in Anbar, Kirkuk
Security

2019-10-01

Iraqi forces destroy ISIS chemical stockpiles in Anbar, Kirkuk

Over the past few days, intelligence forces have successfully uncovered and destroyed ISIS hideouts that contain chemical and explosive materials.

IRGC may exploit Iraq-Syria crossing reopening
Security

2019-10-01

IRGC may exploit Iraq-Syria crossing reopening

Iran-backed groups will seek use the border crossing to arm and reinforce IRGC affiliates in Syria and smuggle oil, a local activist warns.

Iraq, Syria reopen major border crossing retaken from ISIS
Security

2019-09-30

Iraq, Syria reopen major border crossing retaken from ISIS

The vital crossing connects the Anbar province town of al-Qaim with the Deir Ezzor town of Albu Kamal.

Al-Raqa military council, SDF go after ISIS cells
Security

2019-09-30

Al-Raqa military council, SDF go after ISIS cells

Security forces are sweeping parts of the Syrian provinces of al-Raqa and Deir Ezzor to eliminate the lingering threat from ISIS sleeper cells.

Iraqi forces secure western Salaheddine against ISIS threat
Security

2019-09-30

Iraqi forces secure western Salaheddine against ISIS threat

Co-ordinated attacks against ISIS remnants in al-Siniya island and nearby areas have claimed the lives of many militants.

Iraqi forces crack down on ISIS remnants in Diyala
Security

2019-09-27

Iraqi forces crack down on ISIS remnants in Diyala

Ten senior ISIS leaders have been killed in an operation to end the presence of militants in the province's al-Wand basin.