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Iran-backed Iraqi militias implicated in arms dealing
Security

2019-03-15

Iran-backed Iraqi militias implicated in arms dealing

Some militias have been collecting and reselling weapons confiscated from ISIS in a move that breaks Iraqi law and threatens security.

Iraq uses Sahwa fighters to secure Diyala province
Security

2019-03-14

Iraq uses Sahwa fighters to secure Diyala province

Iraqi forces have renewed the contracts of 2,541 tribal Sahwa fighters who are deployed across Diyala, to help fend off the threat of ISIS remnants.

Iraqi forces clear Diyala orchards of ISIS remnants
Security

2019-03-13

Iraqi forces clear Diyala orchards of ISIS remnants

Security authorities have pledged to give 100 jobs in the army and police to residents of remote villages in Diyala so they can contribute to securing the orchards.

4 ISIS fighters killed in strike south of al-Rutba
Security

2019-03-12

4 ISIS fighters killed in strike south of al-Rutba

International coalition aircraft struck an ISIS base in the desert area south of al-Rutba in an operation co-ordinated with Iraqi forces.

Iraqi forces arrest 7 ISIS elements who infiltrated Iraq from Syria
Security

2019-03-11

Iraqi forces arrest 7 ISIS elements who infiltrated Iraq from Syria

Iraq's military intelligence has recently ramped up its monitoring of ISIS elements fleeing the fighting in eastern Syria.

Heavy regime shelling triggers fears in Aleppo
Security

2019-03-07

Heavy regime shelling triggers fears in Aleppo

Some residents say they are worried that the daily shelling is a prelude for a wide-scale military operation by the regime and its allies.

Deep-rooted security partnership between Oman, US
Security

2019-03-07

Deep-rooted security partnership between Oman, US

US and Omani forces recently concluded a three-week joint training exercise as part of efforts to enhance bilateral military co-operation.

SDF resume evacuations after piercing last ISIS redoubt
Security

2019-03-05

SDF resume evacuations after piercing last ISIS redoubt

Military operations in al-Baghouz are progressing slowly to preserve the lives of civilians who are being used as human shields by ISIS.

Iraqi forces pursue ISIS remnants in Wadi Houran
Security

2019-03-04

Iraqi forces pursue ISIS remnants in Wadi Houran

The military operation in Anbar's desert has so far led to the destruction of five ISIS rest-houses and four tunnels, an official said.

Security efforts yield results in Iraq's Mutaybija
Security

2019-02-27

Security efforts yield results in Iraq's Mutaybija

Iraqi forces killed six ISIS leaders in the area between Salaheddine and Diyala, where they have been closing in on the group's remnants.