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Iraqi forces nab 2 ISIS cells, foiling terror plots
Security

2019-04-17

Iraqi forces nab 2 ISIS cells, foiling terror plots

The members of two separate ISIS cells were arrested in Ninawa and Salaheddine before they could carry out their plans of attack.

Iraqi forces escalate attacks against ISIS remnants in Anbar
Security

2019-04-16

Iraqi forces escalate attacks against ISIS remnants in Anbar

Air and ground attacks have netted several ISIS elements and destroyed rest-houses and vehicles that belonged to the group.

Next generation F-35As to reinforce defence of US partner nations worldwide
Security

2019-04-16

Next generation F-35As to reinforce defence of US partner nations worldwide

The deployment of the fighter to the Middle East comes amid moves by certain countries to destabilise the international system.

Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service kills ISIS leader in Hamreen
Security

2019-04-15

Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service kills ISIS leader in Hamreen

Mohammed Salman Daoud was responsible for co-ordinating suicide attacks using ISIS elements from Ninawa, Kirkuk and Salaheddine, an official says.

Tribal forces attack ISIS remnants in Wadi Houran
Security

2019-04-11

Tribal forces attack ISIS remnants in Wadi Houran

Ongoing security operations intend to ensure ISIS remnants hiding out in Anbar's desert areas are not able to establish safe havens.

Diyala police arrest 3 ISIS emirs
Security

2019-04-10

Diyala police arrest 3 ISIS emirs

Tip-offs from the local population on the whereabouts of ISIS remnants have become an essential part of Iraqi security forces' work.

Iraq receives new batch of F-16 fighter jets from US
Security

2019-04-08

Iraq receives new batch of F-16 fighter jets from US

The advanced aircraft represent a significant boost to the Iraqi air force.

Iraqi air raids kill 14 ISIS remnants in Kirkuk
Security

2019-04-05

Iraqi air raids kill 14 ISIS remnants in Kirkuk

Heavy rains and flooding had forced several groups of ISIS remnants out of their hiding places in the province's mountains and valleys.

Iraq's Sinjar calls for expedited reconstruction
Security

2019-04-03

Iraq's Sinjar calls for expedited reconstruction

Services are lacking and the pace of reconstruction is too slow in the Ninawa province district that was devastated by ISIS, a local official says.

France to hold Syria, Russia responsible for any further chemical attacks
Security

2019-04-02

France to hold Syria, Russia responsible for any further chemical attacks

Paris, alongside coalition partners such as the US, is ready to again launch punitive strikes against the Syrian regime 'if necessary'.