ISIS starts wide scale attack on Iraqi forces in Amrli and southern Kirkuk
Erdogan announces the death of 3 Turkish soldiers and 45 militants in the "claw-lock" operation in northern Iraq
Two people killed and wounding of three others; A car bomb targeted their car in the village of "Al-Ma'dan" in Khanaqin district, northeast of Diyala Governorate.
2 year agoWhile the Turkish army is shelling the town of Kobane in Northern Syria, Turkish fighter jets are conducting airstrikes on Mount Asos in Silemani's Qeladize district
Turkish security forces have "neutralized" 42 PKK militants since the recent launch of Operation Claw-Lock in northern Iraq, the country's National Defense Ministry said
Iraqi media: 3 soldiers were killed in an ISIS attack in Diyala
Senior Iraqi Intelligence Officer Killed during Tribal Dispute in Dhi Qar
2 year agoSlemani (Sulaymaniyah) city: Thousands protest Turkish army attacks and invasion in South Kurdistan Region (Iraq). Thousands chanting "guerilla" to support Kurdish guerilla fighter units of PKK
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry denies Ankara's allegations about coordinating with it regarding military operations in the north
Iraqi Foreign Ministry: Turkish military operations in Iraqi territory are a flagrant violation of Iraq's sovereignty and a threat to its territorial integrity
Iraqi Foreign Ministry: We demand the complete withdrawal of Turkish forces from Iraqi territory
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Operation Claw-Lock is conducted in cooperation with the Iraqi government
In his address to the Turkish parliament, Erdogan thanked both the Iraqi federal government and the "regional administration" for their support, referring to the Kurdistan Regional Government
President Erdogan: Soon there will be no place like Qandil
Baghdad Airport temporarily suspends all inbound and outbound flights until further notice due to the current sandstorm
A second Turkish soldier was killed on Tuesday by the PKK during a rocket attack in Duhok province as Turkey's fresh offensive against the group in the Kurdistan Region continues - Turkish defense ministry
2 year agoIraq Special Operations Forces are deploying towards settlements near Sinjar. It is also reported that Special Forces has started ground operations against the HPG/PKK terror group affiliated YBŞ organization
2 year agoKDP-backed "Kurdistan Democratic Party - Syria" headquarters was fully burned down in the city Hasake, after being stormed by unknown gunmen
2 year agoDozens of Iraq's Army's military vehicles, tanks approaching Sinjar near Musul as a preparation for targeting PKK militants
2 year agoZap Region — Turkish airborne commandos and special forces managed to advance into the Karker and Ciwan areas and some parts of the strategic Kurojahro mountain. Violent clashes are ongoing as the guerrillas carry out intensive counter-attacks against these areas
Iraqi senior officials condemn Turkey's operation in north of the country, call it a violation of Iraq's sovereignty
2 year agoIraqi army seems to attack Shingal Protections Units in Sinune near Shingal, one day after Turkey started a new offensive against PKK defense positions in KRG
Clashes take place between the Iraqi army and PKK militants in the Sinjar region of Mosul
2 year ago"Senior" ISIS terrorist arrested by Hashd security department in an area north of Baghdad (very likely to be Tramiya)
Turkish Ministry of National Defense: "Operation Claw Lock" dealt a heavy blow to the presence of the terrorist organization in the region
The attacks of the Turkish state, which has been bombarding the Zap, Metîna and Avaşîn districts with warplanes and howitzers, continue in Medya Defense Zones since April 14. Turkish state attack helicopters and Sikorsky helicopters continue to operate at these times
The military operation launched by Turkey against the Zap, Metîna and Avaşîn regions of the Federated Kurdistan Region continues. Continuing its attacks since April 14, the TAF bombed Zap, Metîna and Avaşîn regions with warplanes and howitzers.
The Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency at the Iraqi Ministry of Interior arrested the 43 individuals at one of Sulaimani's border crossings, the military's Security Media Cell announced
A drone strike targeted a pro-Iran Iraqi militia in W Mosul; pro-militia sources claim the drone is Turkish and had flight back to Kurdistan. A separate report claimed a militia drone targeted KRG oil pipeline near Turkish border
2 year agoTurkish warplanes start a comprehensive aerial attack on PKK near Amedi, Duhok
