Tag Archives: Iraq

The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) launched on Saturday a security operation east of Al-Anbar, western Iraq. In a statement, the PMF Operations Command said the second and seventh brigades carried an operation to pursue ISIS remnants and secure the area. It is worth noting that in the past few days, …

Iraq recorded 568 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said today, Saturday. The daily epidemiological report on the COVID-19 situation stated that 14 COVID-19 deaths were registered today. On the other hand, 1,006 patients have achieved full recovery. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in …

An explosive device blew up on Friday targeting the US-led Coalition in Dhi Qar, southern Iraq. No causality was reported. There was no claim of responsibility. A few months ago, the Iraqi authorities issued warnings of repeated targeting of foreign forces and diplomatic missions. On January 5, the Iraqi parliament …

Al-Chabayish Tourism and Environment Organization in Dhi Qar Governorate announced the recording of the highest number of Iraqi and foreign tourists entered this season on Friday. The director of the organization, Raad al-Asadi, said in a press statement, “The marshes area in the district of Chabayish, the far south of …

The Coordination Committee of the Demonstrations and Sit-ins protesting the election results commended the Iraqi Judiciary’s decision in favor of eight candidates from the defeated Shiite political forces. The Committee’s statement said that the “honest Judiciacy” redressed the candidates and retrieved their votes and seats. “This resonates with what prompted …

Iraqi security forces apprehended Seven terrorists in separate security operations in Kirkuk, Nineveh, and al-Anbar. The Spokesperson to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Yehya Rasool, said that the Counter-Terrorism-Services (CTS) apprehended five terrorists in different districts of the western governorate of al-Anbar. “Two terrorists were also arrested …

The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that the national Airforce killed “terrorists” in Diyala Governorate. In a statement, the Ministry said that the Iraqi Army Airforce had killed five ISIS members, one of them is a sniper, in operation within the Diyala Operations Command. Yesterday, ISIS militants attacked …

The head of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, confirmed, on Thursday, that he seeks to form a majority government or go to the opposition. “We are seeking to form a national majority government, and our word is either a national majority government or we will go to the national opposition,” …

Iraq recorded 789 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said today, Thursday. The daily epidemiological report on the COVID-19 situation stated that 27 COVID-19 deaths were registered today. On the other hand, 1347 patients have achieved full recovery. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in …

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs registered 170 migrants wishing to return from the Belarusian-Polish borders. Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahaf said in a statement, “We have 170 people wishing to return voluntarily to Iraq and have given us 55 passports so far.” He indicated, “our diplomatic staff is now …

Iraq recorded 829 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said today, Monday. The daily epidemiological report on the COVID-19 situation stated that 18 COVID-19 deaths were registered today. On the other hand, 1,330 patients have achieved full recovery. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in …

The head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, confirmed, on Saturday, that there is “certainty” that the parliamentary elections that took place on the tenth of last October were rigged while noting that the demonstrations were not against the winners. Al-Amiri said in a speech he delivered during the third …

The Iraqi army and al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces-PMF) launched on Saturday a large-scale security operation to pursue ISIS operatives sheltering in mount Hemrin territory. According to a press release issued by the PMF command, the operation covered the territory between Baghdad-Kirkuk and Qara Tappa roads via eight axes: the …

Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the suspension of direct flights between Iraq and Belarus and the temporary withdrawal of the work permit of the honorary Belarusian consul in Baghdad. Ahmed Al-Sahaf, the Ministry’s spokesperson, said to Al-Iraqiya News, “the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has temporarily withdrawn the work …

Iraq’s Ministry of Defense reported the killing of an ISIS prominent official in Kirkuk governorate on Friday. The Ministry said in a statement, “The 3rd regiment launched an operation in the Albu Muhammad area of Wadi al-Shay in Kirkuk which resulted in the killing of the leader of the sniper …

Iraq recorded 892 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said today, Friday. The daily epidemiological report on the COVID-19 situation stated that 26 COVID-19 deaths were registered today. On the other hand, 1452 patients have achieved full recovery. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in …

The Directorate of Military Intelligence in the Iraqi Ministry of Defense arrested a terrorist in Kirkuk Governorate. The Security Media Cell said that, based on intelligence information, the authorities had arrested a terrorist responsible for distributing funds (Kafala) to the families of ISIS in Kirkuk. In the same context, a …

Iraq recorded 863 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said today, Thursday. The daily epidemiological report on the COVID-19 situation stated that 30 COVID-19 deaths were registered today. On the other hand, 1412 patients have achieved full recovery. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in …

Iraq decided not to recognize a degree from three Lebanese universities for “not adhering to standards.” The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research published a statement that included new instructions regarding Iraqis studying at foreign universities. According to the document, the Ministry suspended recognition degrees from the Modern …

A security source in Saladin reported that al-Hashd al-Shaabi (PMF) thwarted an attempt to blow up power transmission towers, southeast of Tikrit. The source told Al-Ghadeer News that a PMF force dismantled four explosive devices planted under power transmission towers on the outskirts of Mukaishifa district. No casualties were recorded. …