From Dec. 30-Jan. 12, the US-led military coalition fighting ISIS conducted 575 air and artillery strikes in Syria and 13 strikes in Iraq. The Syria strikes destroyed 105 mortar, rocket and artillery systems, 50 IED manufacturing sites, 26 vehicles, 19 weapons caches, and 2 UAV systems
1 year ago3d Cavalry Regiment conduct artillery strikes against ISIS targets from Firebase Saham.
1 year agoMasoud Barzani: Pleased to receive @JZarif today. We spoke of the bilateral relations between the Kurdistan Region and the Islamic Republic of Iran and how further enhancing those relations will be of the mutual benefit of both sides
1 year agoIranian Foreign Minister @JZarif downplays Trump claiming Kurds sell oil to Iran. Zarif said "It has nothing to do with Mr. Trump. Together with the Kurds, we have relations dating back centuries. These governments come and go."
![French FM @JY_LeDrian, in a meeting with the KDP President @masoud_barzani, reiterates France's support for the Kurdistan Region. France will continue military and political cooperation and will develop cultural and economic relations [with the Kurdistan Region], LeDrian said.](https://iraq.liveuamap.com/pics/2019/01/15/21781200_0.jpg)
1 year agoFrench FM @JY_LeDrian, in a meeting with the KDP President @masoud_barzani, reiterates France's support for the Kurdistan Region. "France will continue military and political cooperation and will develop cultural and economic relations [with the Kurdistan Region]," LeDrian said.
KDP delegation heads to Sulaimani to meet with Gorran regarding steps toward KRG formation
PM Barzani stresses that the KRG is supporting Iraqi PM Adil Abdul-Mahdi and his cabinet
PM Barzani thanks Iranian firms working in the Kurdistan Region for not abandoning it while engulfed in recent economic woes.
1 year agoJoint trade conference between the Kurdistan Region @PMBarzani and Iran FM @JZarif in Erbil
Islamic State: Yesterday the mukhtar (village representative) of Al-Islamiyya was assassinated, Al-Naimiya area south of Fallujah, Iraq
Iran and Iraq discuss plans to ease customs requirements between the two nations.
1 year agoU.S. Central Command:An F-15 from the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing, 391st Fighter Squadron, takes off in support of @CJTFOIR from an undisclosed location Jan. 4. The 391 FS "Bold Tigers" is the largest fighter squadron in the @usairforce comprised of more than 180 Airmen and more than 20 aircraft.
1 year agoFrench FM @jy_ledrian arrives in Erbil, received by @PMBarzani
1 year agoA member of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Sha'bi) was killed in confrontations with ISIS militants in Dubz nortwest of Kirkuk on Monday.
1 year agoIraqi president @BarhamSalih has received king Abdullah II of Jordan in Baghdad.
1 year agoThe Kurdistan Journalists Union says 132 violations against journalists and media workers were recorded in 2018 in the Kurdistan Region and the disputed territories.
French foreign minister arrives in Baghdad to discuss ISIS fight after US pullout from Syria. Iran foreign minister also here; other Arab leader expected.
1 year agoISIS member arrested is Chamchamal, Sulaimani.
1 year ago7th Division announced today that the Coalition intercepted a VBIED in Houran Valley which is southwest of Ramadi. The aircraft was tracking N-NW judging by the vectors.
Iraqi MP demands PM Abdel-Mahdi clarify number of US forces in Iraq, number of their bases, and their purpose. Parliament preparing bill demanding expulsion of foreign forces.
1 year agoProtests return to Basra. These photos were taken tonight around 1700.
1 year agoIran foreign minister discusses US sanctions with Iraq counterpart on Baghdad visit
Iranian Foreign Minister @JZarif , heading a politico-economic delegation, has just arrived to Baghdad . According to some sources Zarif will visit KRI also to discuss about many issues including the US Sanctions against Iran.
1 year agoIranian Foreign Minister @JZarif lands in the capital of Iraq, scheduled to visit the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region on Tuesday.
1 year agoAmbassador says UK supports creation of 'strong institutions' in Kurdistan Region: statement
1 year agoIraqi Defense Ministry releases footage showing its air force shell the Islamic State positions near the Hamrin Mountains, south of Kirkuk Province. Two jihadists were killed in the Saturday attack, according to the ministry
1 year agoIQAF conducted some joint training with Coalition aircraft over Anbar this morning
Iraqi aircraft destroy ISIS vehicle carrying 5 fighters 80 kilometers southeast of Rutba in West Anbar Province.
1 year agoTwo USAF planes, Boeing E-8C Joint STARS (97-0100) and Cessna UC-35D Citation (166767), pass over Israel to the east (Iraq). Behind them flew refueling aircraft of the Royal Air Force (ZZ332).
1 year agoProtest in Basra
![French FM @JY_LeDrian, in a meeting with the KDP President @masoud_barzani, reiterates France's support for the Kurdistan Region. France will continue military and political cooperation and will develop cultural and economic relations [with the Kurdistan Region], LeDrian said.](https://iraq.liveuamap.com/pics/2019/01/15/21781200_1.jpg)
![French FM @JY_LeDrian, in a meeting with the KDP President @masoud_barzani, reiterates France's support for the Kurdistan Region. France will continue military and political cooperation and will develop cultural and economic relations [with the Kurdistan Region], LeDrian said.](https://iraq.liveuamap.com/pics/2019/01/15/21781200_2.jpg)
