Iraqi MP from Basra Province: situation in Basra does not require a large security presence on the streets that creates problems for residents. Basra needs a security presence based on intelligence from sources and cameras. Restrict weapons to state control.
1 week agoA sandstorm hits the Sinjar area.
Turkish army bombed Sidekan area
1 week agoSenior ISIS facilitators arrested in Iraq, according to @CJTFOIR.
Islamic State bomber arrested before carrying out suicide attack in Diyala
In Iraq, 3 civilians severely injured after rocket falls on agricultural area in Hawija district in Kirkuk Province.
1 week agoSand storms sweep across Kurdistan Duhok
1 week agoA dust storm sweeping the province of Nineveh
Iraqi Security Forces arrest 18 ISIS who infiltrated into al-Qayyara subdistrict south of Mosul. ISIS members had light weapons and grenades.
1 week agoA dust storm strikes the city of Mosul now and obscures the vision
Turkish FM meets with Iraqi PM about relations, reconstruction
1 week agoMajor Thaer Fadel Al-Mohammadi was Martyred last night during the ambush in Aqaz
1 week agoTen senior ISIS senior facilitators arrested during three-day operation by Iraq i Special Forces in Baghdad and Erbil Described as "major blow to ISIS's capacity to threaten and terrorize civilians," by @CJTFOIR special ops commander
Al-Abbas Combat Division withdrew its forces from Tal Afar region without knowing the reason why.
ISIS ambushed an Army patrol in the Aqaz section of Qa'im leading to one soldier being KIA and 2 others kidnapped. Jazeera Operations are already searching for the missing.
ISIS attacked Hanaf village
Iraq's armed forces have uncovered a mass grave containing the remains of 30 civilians in the 'Ayn Al-Jahsh village in Shura district, south of Mosul.
PM @HaiderAlAbadi: I directed my office to work closely with the Prime Minister Designate and his team to ensure a smooth transfer of power in Iraq
Reports circulating that current oil minister Jabbar al-Luiebi appointed head of Iraq National Oil Company (INOC) based on cabinet decision last night.
1 week agoUkrainian An124 heavy haulage flight from US / UK / Iraq- operated Ain Assad air base in Iraq's Anbar province.
Turkish foreign minister @MevlutCavusoglu to visit Erbil.
PM @HaiderAlAbadi: The Council discussed the operational and intelligence-gathering capabilities of our security services which have evolved in a remarkable way over the last few years; they successfully foiled several attempts by militants to harm Iraqi civilians
PM @HaiderAlAbadi: We also agreed several changes to simplify visa procedures for international investors; they have a leading role to play in the reconstruction and economic development of Iraq
PM @HaiderAlAbadi: This @IraqiGovt will continue to discharge its constitutionally-mandated duties, including maintaining stability and safeguarding Iraq's national security, until the new government is formed
PM @HaiderAlAbadi: I chaired a meeting earlier of the Ministerial Council for National Security to review ongoing counter-terrorism operations, and strategies to combat organised crime
PM @HaiderAlAbadi: We welcome the election of President @BarhamSalih, and the appointment of Prime Minister Designate @AdilAbdAlMahdi. I wish them both well as they begin the task of fulfilling the aspirations of the Iraqi people
PM @HaiderAlAbadi: I directed my office to work closely with the Prime Minister Designate and his team, and to brief them on security and defence matters, strategic investment projects, international relations and other important areas of policy
UN calls for rapid announcement of Kurdish Parliamentary election results and quick convening of Kurdish Parliament.
Deir ez-Zur: A military delegation of the Russian army arrived to al-Bokamal city this morning, met with leaders of the Iranian and Iraqi militias to share the border control in the province.
Turkish Parliament extends authorization for Turkish military to conduct operations in Syria and Iraq by 1 year starting from 30 October 2018.
