In Iraq, headquarters of Taqaddum political party attacked with hand grenade in Hit district of Anbar Province. Taqaddum is the party of the Speaker of Parliament. Taqaddum party has been repeatedly attacked in recent weeks in Baghdad & Anbar
An Islamic State commander was killed in an Iraqi air force bombardment in the desert in al-Rutba district in western Anbar on Thursday
Iraq's National Security Council requested the Iraqi Oil Ministry to work closely with the KRG and set a timetable for resolving the oil and gas issue based on the constitution
Unidentified drones flying over Al Hut prison in Nasiriyah southern Iraq. The prison hosts thousands of IS detainees. Security forces tried to intercept the drones
2 year agoThe Popular Mobilization Forces and the security forces detonate 1 ton of war remnants in the desert of Najaf
2 year agoAs part of the intelligence effort to pursue ISIS forces, and after obtaining judicial approvals, the National Security Agency detachments in Salah al-Din Governorate were able to arrest a terrorist cell consisting of (7) militants belonging to the so-called Tigris sector, after a raid and a crane for them in the Sharqat district.
PM Masrour Barzani is beginning his visit to Qatar, where he will meet Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and other senior officials, the PM's office said
2 year agoInherent Resolve:Recently, based on intel provided by @IraqiCTS, Iraqi Air Force struck a Daesh cave in Zghaytoun valley, Kirkuk, said @IraqiSpoxMOD. Our ISF partners' dedication to the anti-Daesh fight continue to be the driving force that help stabilize Iraq
Yesterday evening, radar systems detected multiple low-flying drones, flying westward, originating from Iraq's eastern border region. One of the systems crashed south of Tikrit, Iraq & was recovered by Iraqi Security forces" a coalition official says “The drone is now in custody & is being analyzed by Coalition forces.” a coalition official says adding that the type have been used by “malign actors” as improvised cruise missiles against the UAE & Saudi Arabia.
“It pose a significant threat to Iraq's sovereignty”
A UAV that was heading towards Erbil from "eastern border" [AKA Iran] has been reportedly intercepted by the coalition
2 year agoThe moment of detonation of an explosive device on the Baghdad Expressway in Dhi Qar Governorate, which was designed to target a convoy of the International Coalition Forces
Iraq arrested eight ISIS members in four governorates one of them was arrested in Sulaymaniyah in KGR
2 year agoIraqi security forces dismantled an IED along the Baghdad-Nasiriyah road, believed to be aimed at Iraqi logistical convoys used by the US-led coalition
Iraq's top court started its session to resolve the case of KDP's presidential candidate Hoshyar Zebari following his temporary suspension last week
Iraqi Security Media Cell: Logistic support columns targeted with two explosive devices in Al-Muthanna Governorate
Iraqi Security: Arrest of the person responsible for several assassinations and kidnappings in Maysan Governorate
NorthIraq: A group of PKK militants and at least 8 Syrian tunnel workers were killed in the air operation carried out by TAF warplanes in the Sinjar region as part of Operation Winter Eagle. -Iraq Resources
Iraqi National Security: Having large numbers of militants in SDF prisons in NE_Syria is a continuing and permanent threat in light of the poor capabilities
IED attack US logistic convoy in Al-Anbar governorate
A roadside bomb explosion in Iraq's western province of Anbar killed three Iraqi soldiers and a civilian on Wednesday. A roadside device detonated near a vehicle transporting soldiers on a highway near the town of Rutba
In Iraq, Muqtada Sadr calls for calm in Maysan Province after 2 high profile assassinations. Says his movement is a brother to Asa'ib Ahl Al-Haqq militia but the 2 groups have political differences. Member of Sayara Salam militia assassinated in Maysan
A woman was shot dead on Wednesday by unknown assailants in Erbil's Koya town, a police officer told Rudaw. The perpetrators have not been arrested yet
Per @DoD_IG, @DeptofDefense has about 2,500 troops in #Iraq, about 900 in #Syria Another 5,802 DoD contractors are also in the 2 countries
"It is a big concern" LtGen Kurilla tells SASC of Iran-backed militias in both Iraq & Syria
The Iraqi Prime Minister vows retribution and accountability for those who tamper with the security and stability of Maysan Governorate
Iraqi media: Two Iraqi soldiers were killed in an explosive device explosion in Anbar Governorate
Iraqi National Security Service INSS in Nineveh arrested "a terrorist cell of 3 members of Daesh working in logistical support near an exit to Salahaddin province, statement by INSS Monday. "An ambush was set up upon intelligence information & obtaining judicial approvals
At least one member of the Iraqi security forces was killed and four others were injured in a suspected Islamic State (ISIS) attack in Diyala province on Sunday night
Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander Qaani arrives in Baghdad and meets with the leaders of the Popular Mobilization Forces
Al-Arabiya sources: News of the arrival of the commander of the Quds Force in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards to Erbil
