Iraqi security forces

Iraqi forces recapture more areas in Kirkuk, Diyala provinces

Baghdad - Muslimchronicle

Iraqi security forces on Monday seized more areas and oil installations in the oil-rich province of Kirkuk and nearby Diyala, as the troops are advancing to recapture areas from Kurdish Peshmerga forces, the Iraqi military said. The Iraqi forces recaptured the headquarters of the government-owned North Oil Company and the nearby huge oil and gas field, known as Baba Gurgur,Read more

Canadian government supports Iraq with more than $2m

Baghdad - Najla Al Taee

Iraqi security forces shelled areas under the control of IS Tarmiyah district, north of the capital Baghdad. While a security source in the province of Basra, said that unknown gunmen killed a university professor in the province. This comes as one of the Kurdish satellite channels broadcasted, Thursday night, confessions of one of IS's extremists, who participated in the processRead more

Iraqi forces kill two suicide bombers in Baghdad

Baghdad - Najla Al Taee

Iraqi security forces killed two suicide bombers who were believed to belong to ISIS organization after being besieged in one of the capital's areas, the army said. This comes as the Ministry of Immigration announced the return of nearly two million displaced to the liberated areas throughout the country. A statement of the ministry reported that the Chairman of theRead more

Over 280 Iraqi security forces members killed

Washington - Arab Today

The US military said on Wednesday that 284 members of the Iraqi security forces had been killed since the battle to retake western Mosul began, with more than 1,600 wounded. Army General Joseph Votel said during a congressional hearing that in addition to the casualties in western Mosul, the battle for eastern Mosul had lead to 490 members of theRead more

US committed to building a strategic partnership with Iraq

Washington - Arab Today

The United States is committed to building a strategic partnership with Iraq and the Iraqi people, the US State Department spokesperson said in a press release. "Under the Strategic Framework Agreement between Iraq and the United States, we remain dedicated to helping Iraq improve security, maintain sovereignty, and defeat ISIS and other terrorist groups," the spokesperson said. "US security cooperationRead more

ISIS imprisons Mousl’s civilians in basements

Baghdad - Najla Al Taee

Over half a million Iraqi citizens face the danger of death in Mousl’s right bank in the framework of the current battles between the Iraqi governmental troops on one hand and the extremist militants loyal to ISIS on the other hand, as the number of deaths among the civilians witnessed notable increase. According the Iraqi Observatory for Human Rights, IraqiRead more

Iraqi forces found six mass graves in Mousl’s liberates areas

Baghdad - Najla Al Taee

Iraqi security forces found six mass graves during their inspection of the areas liberated recently from the grip of extremist ISIS group in the western side of Mousl. Meanwhile Jordanian King Abdullah revealed the major issues scheduled to be discussed during the coming Arab Summit due to be held in Amman on March 29. The graves exist in the publicRead more

Suicide attack in Iraq kills 30 persons and injured 45

Baghdad - Najla Al Taee

Iraqi security forces intensified their security measures in Salah Al Din province after the terrorist attacks witnessed in Hajaj village of Tikret. The coty's Governor Ahmed Al Jabori said that the attacks aim to destabilize the security and to terrorize the people. According to security source, three explosive belts have bombed in a wedding in the village leading to theRead more

PMF countered ISIS second largest attack on Telaffar

Baghdad - Najla Al Taee

Iraqi security forces bombarded a number of targets before starting the military operations to liberate the right side of Mousl, as Popular Mobilization Forces managed to counter the second largest attack from ISIS on the western side of the city in cooperation with the Iraqi fighter keys. The extremist group used dozens of suicide children during the attack against theRead more