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Anger escalates in Iraqi street over Iran-backed armed militias
Security

2020-08-04

Anger escalates in Iraqi street over Iran-backed armed militias

The assassination of Hisham al-Hashemi and the kidnapping of Hella Mewis renewed Iraqis' anger towards Iran-backed militias flouting Iraq's law and order.

Iraqi, Kurdish Peshmerga forces execute counter-ISIS operation
Security

2020-07-31

Iraqi, Kurdish Peshmerga forces execute counter-ISIS operation

The participation of Kurdish Peshmerga forces in the fourth phase of the 'Heroes of Iraq' military campaign is crucial for defeating ISIS, observers say.

Iraq tightens security at borders, ports of entry
Security

2020-07-30

Iraq tightens security at borders, ports of entry

By asserting full control over ports of entry, the government seeks to end smuggling operations and restore revenue to state coffers.

Iraqi forces secure eastern Diyala district
Security

2020-07-29

Iraqi forces secure eastern Diyala district

Abu Saida has been cleared of ISIS remnants who had sought refuge in the district's orchards to evade security forces.

Al-Hol camp people smugglers apprehended
Security

2020-07-28

Al-Hol camp people smugglers apprehended

ISIS women were caught as they tried to escape the al-Hasakeh camp in a surveillance operation that uncovered a network of smugglers.

Mounting security pressure restricts ISIS cross-border activity
Security

2020-07-28

Mounting security pressure restricts ISIS cross-border activity

ISIS remnants are using insufficiently monitored dirt paths to smuggle oil, weapons, livestock and narcotics, but the revenue generated from these activities have gone way down.

Iraqi army consolidates control over 15 land, sea ports
Security

2020-07-27

Iraqi army consolidates control over 15 land, sea ports

The development comes as part of a government plan to impose the rule of law at all border crossings.

Damascus-Tehran agreement 'may fuel tension in Syria'
Security

2020-07-24

Damascus-Tehran agreement 'may fuel tension in Syria'

The military agreement, which includes clauses related to air and missile defence systems, will give Iran more freedom in Syria, experts say.

Cybersecurity efforts to counter ISIS prove successful
Security

2020-07-24

Cybersecurity efforts to counter ISIS prove successful

Iraqi security and intelligence agencies constantly monitor social media to identify ISIS-affiliated accounts and block the group's propaganda.

Iraqi forces free German woman kidnapped in Baghdad
Security

2020-07-24

Iraqi forces free German woman kidnapped in Baghdad

A German woman kidnapped in Baghdad earlier this week has been freed. Authorities say an investigation into the incident is ongoing.