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Usbat al-Thaereen another Iranian agent fuelling violence in Iraq
Security

2020-04-09

Usbat al-Thaereen another Iranian agent fuelling violence in Iraq

IRGC Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani is believed to have formed the previously unknown militia, which claimed several rocket attacks.

Security plan underway to protect oil sites in Basra
Security

2020-04-09

Security plan underway to protect oil sites in Basra

Preventive measures and more rigorous monitoring were implemented around oil facilities in Basra in the wake of a rocket attack near the site of a foreign oil services company.

One year after battle for al-Baghouz, residents celebrate end of ISIS 'nightmare'
Security

2020-04-08

One year after battle for al-Baghouz, residents celebrate end of ISIS 'nightmare'

Local residents say they support the efforts of civil and military organisations to maintain security, root out ISIS sleeper cells and counter any remaining extremist ideology.

US, Iraq to hold talks on troop future in June
Security

2020-04-08

US, Iraq to hold talks on troop future in June

Topics for discussion include strategic issues between the two countries, including the future presence of US forces in Iraq.

International coalition hands over 5th military site to Iraqi army
Security

2020-04-07

International coalition hands over 5th military site to Iraqi army

Coalition forces officially handed over command of al-Habbaniya airbase in Anbar province to the Iraqi military on April 4th.

Iraqi forces uncover ISIS mass grave in Heet
Security

2020-04-06

Iraqi forces uncover ISIS mass grave in Heet

According to preliminary information, the grave contains the remains of at least 20 ISIS victims, including civilians and security forces personnel.

Base handover shows growing Iraqi capabilities: experts
Security

2020-04-03

Base handover shows growing Iraqi capabilities: experts

The Iraqi Security Forces are now able to rely on themselves to manage and implement military operations targeting ISIS elements, military experts said.

Paramilitary groups leave PMF for Iraqi army
Security

2020-04-02

Paramilitary groups leave PMF for Iraqi army

Four Najaf-aligned factions left the Popular Mobilisation Forces to join the Iraqi army, reflecting a trend towards keeping arms in state hands.

Iraqi forces launch counter-terror operations in Diyala
Security

2020-04-02

Iraqi forces launch counter-terror operations in Diyala

Iraqi forces embark on a series of pre-emptive operations to track down ISIS elements in Diyala. Security forces also attacked ISIS hideouts, killing four remnants of the terrorist group.

French task force builds up Iraqi soldiers' skills
Security

2020-04-01

French task force builds up Iraqi soldiers' skills

French forces have focused on training Iraqi troops since playing an instrumental role in ousting ISIS from its last Syrian stronghold.