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Coalition helps Iraq sustain anti-ISIS fight: officials
Security

2020-07-23

Coalition helps Iraq sustain anti-ISIS fight: officials

As the financial crisis threatened to stall Iraq's fight against ISIS, the international coalition stepped up to help it continue these efforts.

US general sees Iraq troop drawdown as ISIS threat dims
Security

2020-07-23

US general sees Iraq troop drawdown as ISIS threat dims

The terror group has been significantly diminished from when it controlled swathes of Syria and Iraq just a few years ago, allowing a reduced US footprint in Iraq.

SDF conclude phase 2 of anti-terror operation
Security

2020-07-21

SDF conclude phase 2 of anti-terror operation

During the second phase of Operation Terrorism Deterrence, security forces arrested an ISIS emir and disbanded a nine-member sleeper cell.

Iraqi army boosts security at Iran border crossing
Security

2020-07-21

Iraqi army boosts security at Iran border crossing

The move is part of a government plan that aims to impose the rule of law and the sovereignty of the Iraqi state at all border crossings.

Rare daytime rocket attack hits Baghdad as Iran FM visits
Security

2020-07-20

Rare daytime rocket attack hits Baghdad as Iran FM visits

At least two rockets hit outside the US embassy in the Green Zone -- the most recent in a string of similar attacks targeting US installations.

Iraqi intelligence forces crack down on ISIS
Security

2020-07-17

Iraqi intelligence forces crack down on ISIS

Among a series of recent operations, Iraqi forces have killed the ISIS Baghdad 'wali' and two of his companions, dealing the group a 'devastating blow', a security expert said.

Security operation targets ISIS elements near Baghdad
Security

2020-07-16

Security operation targets ISIS elements near Baghdad

A joint operation targeted ISIS operatives in the strategic al-Tarmiya area north of Baghdad. Iraqi security forces are increasing co-operation with locals and tribes to gather more information.

Tense calm after Syria regime, allies pound Idlib
Security

2020-07-15

Tense calm after Syria regime, allies pound Idlib

Russian airstrikes and shelling by Syrian regime and pro-regime militias caused a number of civilian casualties in Idlib and Latakia provinces.

Iraqi forces make big progress routing ISIS from Diyala
Security

2020-07-15

Iraqi forces make big progress routing ISIS from Diyala

New measures have included setting up 20 fixed checkpoints in towns and villages notorious for lax security.

Iraqi forces kick off 4th phase of 'Heroes of Iraq' campaign
Security

2020-07-13

Iraqi forces kick off 4th phase of 'Heroes of Iraq' campaign

Military operations are focusing on clearing areas on the Iran border strip from ISIS remnants and securing border crossings against smuggling attempts.