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Iraqi army celebrates 98th anniversary of its founding
Security

2019-01-07

Iraqi army celebrates 98th anniversary of its founding

Iraq is witnessing today 'the most wonderful forms of co-operation and harmony' between the members of the armed forces and citizens, Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi said.

30 ISIS leaders killed in Iraqi airstrikes in Syria

Security

2019-01-02

30 ISIS leaders killed in Iraqi airstrikes in Syria


A raid on Monday targeted a site in the Syrian town of al-Sousa where ISIS militants were meeting to plan terror attacks, according to a senior Iraqi official.

Syrian civilians killed in west Aleppo clashes
Security

2019-01-02

Syrian civilians killed in west Aleppo clashes

Medical staff were among the civilian casualties of a Tahrir al-Sham offensive intended to expand its areas of control in western rural Aleppo.

Iraqi intelligence stymies ISIS recruitment attempts
Security

2019-01-01

Iraqi intelligence stymies ISIS recruitment attempts

Intelligence services have been blocking ISIS recruitment efforts in the early stages to prevent the group from targeting vulnerable youth.

Baghdad removes concrete barriers, checkpoints from streets
Security

2018-12-31

Baghdad removes concrete barriers, checkpoints from streets

A new plan seeks to demilitarise the Iraqi capital amid improved security and a reduction in terror attacks.

Intensive operations target ISIS remnants in Ninawa
Security

2018-12-28

Intensive operations target ISIS remnants in Ninawa

Iraqi forces are conducting a series of operations targeting ISIS remnants in desert areas between Ninawa, Anbar and Salaheddine.

Iraqi forces step up activity along Syria border
Security

2018-12-27

Iraqi forces step up activity along Syria border

Iraq has strengthened security measures along border with Syria as the Syrian Democratic Forces close in on ISIS on the other side.

ISIS elements nabbed in Syria face justice in Iraq
Security

2018-12-27

ISIS elements nabbed in Syria face justice in Iraq

Fifteen ISIS elements captured in Syria with help from the Iraqi intelligence agency have been returned to Iraq, where they will face trial.

Kuwait workshop aims to counter chemical threats
Security

2018-12-27

Kuwait workshop aims to counter chemical threats

Representatives from GCC states, the UN and the US army gathered for a workshop in Kuwait city to enhance readiness for joint response to the threat of chemical or biological weapons.

Killing of ISIS leaders undermines morale, recruitment efforts
Security

2018-12-26

Killing of ISIS leaders undermines morale, recruitment efforts

The elimination of the group's top commanders and first-tier elements has shaken its image and dampened its fighters' morale, experts say.