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Idlib under fire from Syrian, Russian airstrikes
Security

2019-10-21

Idlib under fire from Syrian, Russian airstrikes

Renewed bombardment in the north-western province follows a period of calm and has resulted in a number of civilian casualties.

Iraqi forces step up security efforts in Diyala villages
Security

2019-10-18

Iraqi forces step up security efforts in Diyala villages

Security officials have recently introduced new measures to protect residents of farming villages after a spate of nocturnal ISIS attacks.

Iraqi intelligence intensifies campaign against ISIS remnants
Security

2019-10-16

Iraqi intelligence intensifies campaign against ISIS remnants

Intelligence forces have recently racked up victories against ISIS through pre-emptive operations that have significantly reduced its threat to citizens.

Iraq works to bring Anbar desert back under control
Security

2019-10-14

Iraq works to bring Anbar desert back under control

Iraqi forces are consolidating their control over the province's western desert and preventing ISIS from gaining a foothold in remote areas.

ISIS mines cleared from areas of western Ninawa
Security

2019-10-11

ISIS mines cleared from areas of western Ninawa

Mine-clearing work has been completed in the Upper Euphrates and parts of Sinjar district, and is ongoing in other areas.

Calm restored in al-Raqa after thwarted ISIS attack
Security

2019-10-10

Calm restored in al-Raqa after thwarted ISIS attack

Al-Raqa Military Council and Asayesh forces conducted a sweep of the city after a violent attack which ended in the death of the assailants.

Kuwait, US partnership remains strong amid regional tensions
Security

2019-10-08

Kuwait, US partnership remains strong amid regional tensions

Solid military co-operation between the two countries serves as a bulwark against the heightened security threat in the Gulf, experts say.

Iraq border town 'free of mines': officials
Security

2019-10-08

Iraq border town 'free of mines': officials

Al-Qaim's local authority announced that the town is free of ISIS landmines, two years after the group's ouster.

Iraq launches phase 6 of 'Will of Victory'
Security

2019-10-07

Iraq launches phase 6 of 'Will of Victory'

The latest phase of the massive security campaign aims to clear areas from south-west Salaheddine to northern Anbar and Ninawa Island of ISIS remnants.

Iraqi forces oust ISIS from Tigris river island
Security

2019-10-07

Iraqi forces oust ISIS from Tigris river island

Kanous island in northern Salaheddine had long served as a haven for ISIS remnants, who had been using it as a hideout and base.