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International coalition troops begin leaving Iraq bases: officials
Security

2020-03-17

International coalition troops begin leaving Iraq bases: officials

Troops started withdrawing from al-Qaim Tuesday, while redeployment from the al-Qayyarah and Kirkuk bases in northern Iraq is set to happen by the end of April.

Deir Ezzor activists call for boycott on Iranian goods
Security

2020-03-17

Deir Ezzor activists call for boycott on Iranian goods

Activists have launched a campaign that calls on Syrians to stop buying Iranian goods, as these sales generate funds for Iran's treasury.

New rocket attack targets Iraq's Taji airbase
Security

2020-03-16

New rocket attack targets Iraq's Taji airbase

At least 33 rockets hit Iraqi air defence units at the airbase north of Baghdad on Saturday, wounding Iraqi and coalition personnel.

26 Iraqi activists assassinated since start of protests
Security

2020-03-16

26 Iraqi activists assassinated since start of protests

Iraq's human rights commission says 54 assassination attempts have left 26 activists dead since the start of popular protests in the country.

Iraqis call on militias to curb hostilities after Taji attack
Security

2020-03-13

Iraqis call on militias to curb hostilities after Taji attack

Iraqis say it is time to curb the behaviour of militias linked to Iran's IRGC, which poses a serious threat to their country's security and future.

US retaliates in Iraq for deadly rocket attack
Security

2020-03-13

US retaliates in Iraq for deadly rocket attack

The operation targeted five Kataib Hizbullah weapons facilities where 'advanced conventional weapons provided by Iran' were stored.

Iraq fears escalation after rocket attack, airstrike
Security

2020-03-12

Iraq fears escalation after rocket attack, airstrike

After three members of the international coalition were killed in an attack on an Iraqi base, the coalition hit Iran-aligned militias in Syria.

Hotlines contribute to ISIS fight in Iraq
Security

2020-03-12

Hotlines contribute to ISIS fight in Iraq

Iraqi citizens who call the Counter-Terrorism Service and other security agencies with information about extremists are helping to prevent ISIS attacks and dismantle terror cells.

Iraqi police clear explosives left behind by ISIS in Kirkuk
Security

2020-03-11

Iraqi police clear explosives left behind by ISIS in Kirkuk

Federal Police forces have defused hundreds of IEDs and explosives in several areas of Kirkuk province.

Turkey urges Russia to address Syria truce violations
Security

2020-03-11

Turkey urges Russia to address Syria truce violations

Turkey's president has called for a full halt to ceasefire violations, warning that Turkish forces will respond with force to any attack.