9 hour agoFootage captured the moment a bomb-laden drone crashes into (what appears to be) civilian populated areas in Topzawa, south of Erbil
9 hour agoDrones raid targeted offices of Iranian Kurdish opposition parties in Erbil
Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament: Decision to change the exchange rate is irreversible
11 hour agoDemonstrations intensify in Basra following the latest decision to raise the exchange rate.
The dollar jumps to 170,000 dinars; Baghdad Stock Exchange reels from the government's decision to raise the exchange rate to 1,520 dinars per 100 dollars.
2 day agoIraqi security forces are surrounding a group of ISIS militants in the Al-Danadish intersection area of Kirkuk province
The Federal Police Command on Tuesday imposed an overnight curfew in Hawija district and its villages in Kirkuk province, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
In Iraqi Kurdistan, the Asayish say they have arrested 22 members of ISIS sleeper cells in various locations. These cells were planning to recruit new members & plant roadside bombs. They were members of the 5th ISIS Battalion of Kurdistan
Islamic State attack kills Iraqi policeman near Kirkuk
4 day agoExplosion of an Iraqi army vehicle in the Rawah desert south of Mosul results in the death and injury of 4 Iraqi soldiers.
Iranian Foreign Ministry: Resumption of flights between Iran and Iraq, and continuation of consultations with other countries, demonstrates Washington's failure to disrupt regional relations of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and reflects the strength of Iranian diplomacy. Should further attacks on Iran from neighboring countries occur, a different response will undoubtedly be given.
Armed clashes in Kalar district, Sulaymaniyah province, northern Iraq; several people injured, initial reports.
Popular Mobilization forces eliminate several major international drug traffickers at the Rub'iyah border crossing with Syria; details to follow
In Iraq, the following have said they will not disarm: Nujaba; Kata'ib Hezbollah; Auliya' ad-Dam; Budala'; Ashab al-Kahf
Iraqi Prime Minister: Agreement reached to allow 40 daily flights to and from Najaf International Airport for Iranian airlines, excluding Mahan Air.
Tom Barak: The United States will be a friendly power to Iraq, rather than a military force based there.
1 week agoCENTCOM officially ends Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, last US forces and equipment departed Erbil Air Base today. CENTCOM commander: Iraqi security forces now possess the capacity to unilaterally manage threats to their homeland. US forces "remain ready to respond to any ISIS threats that arise"
Hashd al-Shaabi participates alongside security forces in the National Sovereignty Day parade in Najaf.
President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq: Iraqi and Peshmerga forces are prepared to counter any threat.
Iraqi Prime Minister: Iraqi security forces have consolidated control over the country's security situation, thus completing the mission of the international coalition.
Pentagon: US military completes withdrawal from Iraq
US Treasury: Prohibits Iraqi Airways from transferring large sums of cash to Iran and any shipments designated for Iranian or allied entities.
Iraqi ambassador in Iran: Najaf International Airport to open its doors to Iranian flights within 24 hours
1 week agoBasra: Contractors demand delayed salaries in front of governor's office
1 week agoProtests erupted in Basra today against Iraq's compliance with US aviation sanctions on Iran. Demonstrators gathered near Basra airport around a grounded Iranian aircraft
Iraqi Prime Minister: We are working to diversify our export channels for oil and establish transport links with Turkey, Jordan and Syria.
Iranian Civil Aviation Authority: Suspends sale and display of air tickets to Iraq until further notice
Reuters: Iranian flights to Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports suspended from today.
"Sky News": Najaf International Airport in Iraq suspends all flights to and from Iran
Iraqi government: Turkish forces to hand over Bechiqa-Zlekan camp to the Iraqi government gradually, according to an agreed mechanism.
YemenHouthi-held Hodeidah airport, telecommunication networks on Mount Bard in Kusmah district, Raymah governorate and in Bani Matar in Sana'a were targeted by airstrikes. Photo from Hodeidah airport
