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Iran Wants to Strengthen Defense Cooperation With Iraq

The Iraqi side, for his part, noted that “we need to strengthen joint cooperation between all regional countries to fight terrorism.”

Delegation of Iraqi Union of National Minorities’ Organizations in Parliament

August 4, 17:01

The Iraqi parliamentarians thanked the RA National Assembly for recognizing the genocide committed against the Yazidi people by the terrorist groupings on the territory of Iraq in 2014.

Rockets Hit Iraq's Ain al-Asad Air Base Hosting US Troops

March 3, 13:00

The attack caused no significant losses, Iraqi’s military said without going into further detail.

Trump to Announce Further Reduction in US Troops in Iraq

September 9, 12:00

A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters news agency in August that the country expected to reduce the number of its troops in Iraq by about a third in the coming months.

Rockets Target Iraqi Military Base Housing US Forces

July 28, 14:34

The rocket strike is the latest in a long-running series of low-level attacks believed to be carried out by Iran-sponsored militias in Iraq.

Iraq Arrests ISIS Leader Abdulnasser al-Qirdash Said to Be al-Baghdadi’s Successor

May 21, 09:18

The latest raid that led to the capture and arrest of al-Qirdash comes a month after Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Iraq’s former intelligence chief, became the country’s prime minister.

Iraq Closes Southern Border with Iran to Travelers

February 21, 11:29

The security source said Tehran had demanded the closure because of ongoing public protests in both Iran and Iraq.

Pentagon Now Says 50 service Members Suffered Brain Injuries from Iran Attack

January 29, 14:15

Officials have acknowledged that it can take time for the concussion-like symptoms to present themselves.

Thousands Rally against US Military Presence in Iraq

January 24, 12:38

The rally comes after Influential Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on Iraqis to stage “a million-strong, peaceful, unified demonstration to condemn the American presence and its violations” last week.

U.S. Military Resumes Joint Operations With Iraq

January 16, 11:53

In a speech to his cabinet, he suggested that Parliament’s decision might not be the final word, saying “If we reach the decision to get the forces out of Iraq, then this would be the decision of the Iraqi government.”

U.S. Looks at Cuts to Military Aid to Iraq

January 15, 11:45

The emails assert that no final decision has been made, but top administration officials have ordered a review of what funds may be held or reallocated in the event Iraq requires the U.S. troops be removed.

More than 40 Iraqi Protesters Dead in 24 Hours in Bloody Crackdown

November 29, 10:48

Security sources told Al Jazeera at least 233 people were wounded in the crackdown on protests in Nasiriya.

Iraq Unrest: Protesters Set Fire to Iranian Consulate in Najaf

November 28, 10:39

Local authorities imposed a curfew following the incident, state media reported.

Protesters Block Entrance to Iraq's Umm Qasr Port

November 18, 10:12

The blockage cost the country more than $6 billion during just the first week of the closure, a government spokesman said at the time.

Iraqi Protesters Attack Iran Consulate in Karbala

November 4, 11:48

The protests are directed at a post-war political system and a class of elite leaders that Iraqis accuse of pillaging the country's wealth while the country grows poorer.

Iraqi Defense Minister: US Troops Leaving Syria will Depart Iraq within 4 Weeks

October 23, 16:00

Esper had said earlier on Wednesday that he plans to talk with Iraqi leaders about the matter.

Mike Pompeo Visits Iraq Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

May 8, 11:01

The visit came days after the US deployed an aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, to the region.

Trump Wants to Keep US Troops in Iraq to ''to Watch'' Iran

February 4, 19:21

Mr. Trump’s comments come as the United States has quietly been negotiating with Iraq for weeks to allow perhaps hundreds of American commandos and support troops now operating in Syria to shift to bases in Iraq and strike the Islamic State from there.

NATO, EU Leaders to Sign Declaration on Enhanced Cooperation: Stoltenberg

June 8, 19:45

“NATO and EU leaders plan to sign a new joint declaration in July to further enhance their level of cooperation,” Jens Stoltenberg said at NATO Defense Ministers meeting on Friday.

Iraqis Vote for Parliamentary Elections

May 12, 11:15

Whoever the new parliament chooses as prime minister will face an array of challenges after a three-year war against Islamic State which cost the country about $100 billion.

The Geography of Turkey's Aggressive Ambitions is Expanding

March 30, 22:38

Despite the statement of the Prime Minister of Iraq, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has already stated that if necessary, his country's armed forces can enter Sinjar without warning.

Terrorist Attack in Baghdad: At Least 27 People Killed

January 15, 12:55

Medical sources say the death toll is expected to rise, with many critically injuried.

Rouhani Believes the Relationship between Iran and EU States is Better Now

November 29, 20:44

"We have developed very good relations with the EU, Russia and most of our neighbors. Today we have improved relations with Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Qatar," the president said, noting that Iran was able to establish ties with the countries of the region.

Tillerson Explains Why US Forces Should Remain in Iraq

October 31, 11:56

Tillerson noted: "We will remain in Iraq until ISIS is defeated and we are confident that ISIS has been defeated."

Clashes Between Iraqi Forces and Iraqi Kurdish Fighters in Kirkuk

October 16, 10:25

The US government says it is very concerned and urged dialogue "as the best option to defuse tensions".

Erdogan Called on the Iraqi Kurds to Cancel the Independence Referendum

September 20, 13:25

"There is a need for consensus that would be reached based on the territorial integrity of Iraq and realization of the ideals to build a common future. Steps such as demands for independence that might cause new crises and clashes in the region should be avoided," Erdoğan said speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York.

Iraqi Parliament Voted Against Kurdish Independence Referendum

September 12, 17:25

The negative vote prompted Kurdish representatives to walk out of the chamber.

Iraqi Prime Minister Called Turkish Troops to Withdraw from Iraq

July 19, 17:11

Abadi urged the Turkish troops "to retreat and leave Iraq, says #Mosul battle completed."

Liberation of Mosul: Why Has ISIS Become So Weak?

July 19, 15:10

At the same time, it is obvious that Islamists have not left Musul completely and will continue the partisan struggle: last week the first terrorist act has already taken place in Mosul. Mosul has a serious moral and psychological significance for ISIS, besides its strategic importance.

Iraqi Forces Liberates Mosul from ISIS

June 29, 19:10

The seizure marks a highly symbolic moment in the war, placing government troops in the heart of the Old City – the last redoubt of Isis in Mosul – and probably within a fortnight of recapturing all of Mosul.

Canadian Sniper in Iraq Makes Longest Kill Shot in History

June 23, 21:45

The soldier, a member of Canada’s elite Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) special forces unit deployed to Iraq, targeted and killed an Islamic State fighter in Mosul at a distance of almost three and a half kilometres.

Armenia’s Consulate in Erbil Will Contribute to Deepening Relations both with Iraq and the Middle East Region

March 13, 19:40

The opening of the Armenian Consulate in Erbil is important not only in terms of bilateral relations with Iraq but also in terms of deepening cooperation with the whole Middle East region. Iraqi Kurdistan has become a significant factor in the region and many regional and international forces seek cooperation formats with the Kurdish autonomy.

About 30 People Killed in Suicide Bomb Explosions at a Wedding Party in Iraq

March 9, 19:32

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Wednesday's attack in Hajjaj village, located 20km north of Tikrit.

UN: the Days of the So-Called ISIL Are Counted in Iraq

February 3, 15:53

Kubis said that after Islamic State extremists are routed, Iraq will need "substantial and sustainable" international support and assistance.

Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga Forces Continue Their Advances on the Outskirts of Mosul

November 7, 15:10

According to reports, around 2000 soldiers entered Bashiqa after artillery pounded the town at the foot of a mountain about 15 km across the Nineveh plains from Mosul.

Mosul Liberation to Take Three More Months

October 28, 14:21

According to local media, about 30,000 Iraqi soldiers and 4,000 Kurdish Peshmerga fighters are taking part in the operation, backed by airstrikes carried out by the US-led international coalition.

Turkey Reached an Agreement to Participate in the Operation in Mosul

October 19, 13:49

The agreement between the two allies was reached at a meeting between Turkish and American chiefs of general staff in Washington over the weekend.

Turkey Has Been Isolated in Iraq

October 19, 13:19

The military operation led to disconnection of the route linking Mosul to Bashiqa military base, where the Turkish forces are stationed. The Iraqi governmental forces said the Turkish forces "will be hit in case of any movement".

France and Iraq to Co-Host Mosul Summit

October 18, 16:35

Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said defeating the terrorists in their Iraqi stronghold could take time and, with militants expected to escape over Syrian border into Raqqa, it was important to consider how best to retake that city too.

Why Does Turkey By Any Means Try to Participate in Mosul Liberation Operation?

October 18, 14:54

The US-led international coalition fighting against the IS expressed their support for this initiative by Iraqi authorities, airstriking IS positions in the city and its surroundings.

Iraq Announced Progress in the Offensive to Take Back Mosul

October 18, 11:56

A total of 20 villages were taken from the militants east, south and southeast of Mosul, according to statements from the army Iraqi army and the Kurdish Peshmerga forces.

Iran Supports Iraq's Operation in Mosul

October 18, 10:46

We support any campaign by the Iraqi government against terrorists to drive them out from the country.

Turkey Threatens with Plan B

October 14, 21:10

"We are determined to take part in an operation by coalition forces in Iraq. If they (the US-led coalition) do not want Turkey's involvement, a Plan B or Plan C will be implemented," Erdogan said addressing participants of a rally in the city of Konya.

Under Saddam Hussein, Iraq's Permanent Mission in New York was a Torture Chamber

October 13, 19:13

The chamber has been used primarily for the executions of Iraqis living in the United States.

Iraq has Asked Saudi Arabia to Replace Its Ambassador

August 29, 12:10

"The presence of Sabhan is an obstacle to the development of relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia," Ahmed Jamal, Iraq's foreign ministry spokesman, said.

Iraqi PM Supports Kurdish Independence Referendum

August 26, 15:10

In a meeting Thursday with a top Kurdish delegation in Baghdad Abadi also wished Iraq and its Kurdistan Region to become "good neighbors."

Iraq and the US Plan to Retake Mosul

July 11, 21:13

Ash Carter arrived in Baghdad.

British Ex-Prime-Minister Tony Blair’s Iraq War Case Not Justified

July 7, 23:37

There must be a consideration of what political or legal consequences are appropriate for those responsible for this war, including then Prime-Minister Blair.

Political Situation in Iraq May Become Dangerously Critical

May 4, 22:34

It should be mentioned that as a convenient occassion for the demonstration was another postponement of parliament session, when the MP's couldn't vote for the formation of a new government.

The regular session of the Anti-corruption Policy Council takes place in Jermuk

The Prime Minister sends congratulatory messages to the supreme leader of Iran and the President of Iran

Armenia sends earthquake aid to Turkey

Commemoration of the Pontiff St. Sahak Partev