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Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), also known as Hashed al-Sha’abi forces destroyed 10 ISIS hideouts and bases in Diyala Governorate, eastern Iraq. Hashed al-Sha’abi forces, backed by the Iraqi Air Force, destroyed ISIS bases in Diyala, east of Iraq, said the Head of the security committee at Diyala governor-general’s office …

The Iraqi military says five Daesh suicide bombers and two security members have been killed during the Iraqi forces’ raid against a hideout near the country’s capital Baghdad. The terrorists, who were found to be part of a suicide unit, were killed after being surrounded by Iraqi forces during an …

According to local media and security sources, a US military convoy carrying logistic supplies has been attacked in Iraq on the road between Samawah and Diwaniyah, south of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, on Saturday night. “Four trucks were attacked in the Najme region between Diwaniyah and As-Samawah”, Sputnik quoted …

Iraq Defense Ministry spokesperson Yahya Rasoul stressed that military operations against ISIS were ongoing, revealing that a recent “sophisticated” operation led to the arrest of four terrorists. Rasoul told Iraqi News Agency that Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi ordered the continuation of operations against ISIS remnants, based on a strategy set …

The Iraqi Ministry of Health and Environment on Thursday announced that health officials had confirmed more than 2,000 new COVID-19 infections and the death of over 100 patients across the country within the previous 24 hours. The ministry’s daily statement on the current health crisis noted that it had conducted …

bbHisham al-Hashimi’s brother said, on Tuesday that the latter, received death threats from ISIS just few days before his assassination. This came in a talk to the media, among a group of mourners, where he accused the terrorist organization of masterminding the killing. A funeral ceremony is now taking place …

A leading Iraqi security analyst and government advisor has been shot dead outside his home in the capital Baghdad, sparking public anger and a wave of condemnations from the country’s senior officials. Three gunmen on two motorcycles fired at Hisham al-Hashemi, 47, from meters away on Monday, near his home …

The Iraqi Ministry of Health and environment registered today, Sunday, the highest number of Covid-19 recoveries, which reached 1940, as well as 2125 new cases and 105 fatalities. In a statement, the ministry indicated that 11711 tests were performed today, raising the total number of performed tests since the beginning …

An official source at Baghdad International Airport said, on Thursday, that the airport has made all the needed preparations for the resumption of air traffic. “Iraq Civil Aviation Authority has taken all necessary preventive measures in the light of COVID-19 pandemic”, the source said. He indicated that exceptional flights would …

A military operation was launched at dawn Thursday, to chase ISIS terrorists, north of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. The Security Media Cell said in a statement, that under the direction of the Prime Minister, and the supervision of the Joint Operations Command, Baghdad Operations Command began at dawn today, Thursday, …

Iraq reported 2415 new cases of Coronavirus during the past 24 hours, the Iraqi Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday. The new casualties were distributed as: Baghdad / Rusafa 341 Baghdad / Al-Karkh 235 Baghdad / Medical City 42 Najaf 165 Sulaymaniyah 181 Erbil 58 Dohuk 1 Kerbala 115 Kirkuk …

Iraq reported 1958 new cases of Coronavirus during the past 24 hours, the Iraqi Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday. The new casualties were distributed as: Baghdad / Rusafa 307 Baghdad / Al-Karkh 194 Baghdad / Medical City 38 Najaf 84 Sulaymaniyah 146 Erbil 85 Dohuk 1 Kerbala 119 Kirkuk …

MP from Al-Fatah parliamentary alliance reported, on Tuesday, that a request has been submitted to the Presidency of the Parliament, to host the Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, to discuss the government’s plan to contain Covid-19. This is the first request to host Al-Kadhimi in the parliament, since the formation of …

Iraq reported 1749 new cases of Coronavirus during the past 24 hours, the Iraqi Ministry of Health announced on Monday. The new casualties were distributed as: Baghdad / Rusafa 241 Baghdad / Al-Karkh 184 Baghdad / Medical City 2 Najaf 87 Sulaymaniyah 94 Erbil 40 Dohuk 4 Kerbala 84 Wasit …

Siemens Energy and the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity have signed a contract for the Al Hamudhia substation, which will provide reliable and efficient power supply to the cities of Ramadi, Fallujah, Saqlawyah, Khalediyah and surrounding areas in Al Anbar Governorate, North West of Baghdad. Located about 20 kilometers away from …

Former Iraq striker Ahmed Radhi has died from complications linked to COVID-19, the country’s health ministry announced on Sunday. Radhi, 56, is an Iraqi football legend and scored what remains Iraq’s only World Cup goal in 1986 against Belgium, and he passed away on Sunday just hours before he was …

Two rockets landed by the Baghdad Airport near US troop stations early on Tuesday morning local time, according to reports. Some reports suggest that the rockets landed near the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, which hosts US coalition personnel. There are no reports of any casualties, although there are some reports …

The Secretary-General of the “Asaib Ahl al-Haq” group, Qais Al-Khazali accused on Saturday, the Gulf States including Saudi Arabia as well as America and Israel of conspiring against Iraq by exceptional projects in which they had spent billions of dollars. “Six years ago our country was subjected to a special …

The Iraqi Ministry of Health and Environment revealed on Saturday that it is likely to extend the total lockdown throughout the country until next July if the number of Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases continues to uptick while noting that the partial curfew will start from tomorrow. “The high coronavirus cases may …

Iraqi Minister of Health and Environment, Hassan Al-Tamimi, announced Friday the preparations of the Baghdad International Fair to accommodate people living with the Coronavirus. MOH media office stated, in a statement, that the Minister “supervised the equipping of “centers for isolating” for those infected with Coronavirus after investing the halls …