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Iraqi, coalition forces execute operations to combat ISIS in Salaheddine
Security

2020-09-08

Iraqi, coalition forces execute operations to combat ISIS in Salaheddine

In light of ISIS attacks, the Iraqi army joined forces with the international coalition to conduct security operations in Salaheddine province.

Coalition helps Ninawa Plains clear ISIS mines
Security

2020-09-04

Coalition helps Ninawa Plains clear ISIS mines

The international coalition has supplied equipment and training to help Iraqi forces clear explosives planted by ISIS from Ninawa Plains.

Iraqi forces hunt for ISIS remnants in Diyala, Salaheddine provinces
Security

2020-09-03

Iraqi forces hunt for ISIS remnants in Diyala, Salaheddine provinces

Provincial border villages offer militants fleeing security forces a safe haven.

Russian forces recruit Syrian youth to Deir Ezzor militia
Security

2020-09-02

Russian forces recruit Syrian youth to Deir Ezzor militia

The Russia-backed, pro-regime 5th Corps militia has been actively recruiting Syrian youth in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor.

By staging rocket attacks, Iran proxies harm Iraq's image: experts
Security

2020-08-31

By staging rocket attacks, Iran proxies harm Iraq's image: experts

Iraqis are growing more and more hostile towards Iranian intervention in their country and the regime's attempt to undermine Iraqi sovereignty.

Iraq's CTS thwarts ISIS attacks through pre-emptive measures
Security

2020-08-31

Iraq's CTS thwarts ISIS attacks through pre-emptive measures

The Counter-Terrorism Service has been collecting information on ISIS remnants hiding in remote areas before staging pre-emptive attacks.

Iraqi officials visit Sinjar, vow to help security, reconstruction
Security

2020-08-28

Iraqi officials visit Sinjar, vow to help security, reconstruction

Five years after its liberation from ISIS, Sinjar is still unstable. A government delegation visited the city on August 26th to discuss reconstruction efforts.

France offers surveillance help for Iraq war on ISIS
Security

2020-08-27

France offers surveillance help for Iraq war on ISIS

The French Minister of the Armed Forces said Thursday her country hopes to resume training and arming Iraqi forces 'as soon as possible'.

Ninawa desert secured against ISIS remnants
Security

2020-08-27

Ninawa desert secured against ISIS remnants

A string of operations since early August have blocked ISIS infiltration attempts through the Iraq-Syria border and uncovered their hideouts in a vast desert area.

Iraqi forces secure Salaheddine district following ISIS attacks
Security

2020-08-27

Iraqi forces secure Salaheddine district following ISIS attacks

Al-Ishaqi district has been the site of increasing attacks by ISIS remnants who seek refuge in the area due to its favourable topography.