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The Security Media Cell announced that the National Security Agency had arrested five terrorists in al-Anbar, in two separate operations. The cell said in a statement that after receiving intelligence information, the National Security Service detachments in al-Anbar Governorate carried out an operation during which three ISIS terrorists were arrested. …

The Ministry of Health announced the registration of 8,030 infections, 5,789 cases of recovery and 29 deaths from the Coronavirus in Iraq today.

Iraqi resistance vows to keep up struggle until all US occupying forces leave “Any kind of resistance is a natural right of the Iraqi people,” Abu Ali al-Askari said in a message on his Twitter page, warning of harsh retaliation against any attack carried out by the American military. He …

Iraq registered, on Friday 8636 new cases of Covid-19 to take its total to 1,414,925, the health ministry said. It reported 32 deaths to take its coronavirus death toll to 17,476. It also reported 6508 recoveries to take its total to 1,294,411 (91.5%). The COVID-19 intensive care patients count to …

Anbar Operations Command of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) announced, on Friday, the control of an ISIS bombed vehicle, seizing a number of medium and light weapons in a preemptive operation in the Qaim district, west of Anbar. Anbar PMF Operations Commander Qassem Musleh said in a statement seen by …

Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council said on Thursday that it had issued arrest warrants for alleged killers of security expert Hisham al-Hashimi who was assassinated in Baghdad last year. Faiq Zaidan, head of the Supreme Judicial Council, further pointed out that the council had also resolved legal cases of some protester …

The forces of the 52nd Brigade of the Popular Mobilization thwarted an ISIS infiltration operation west of Tuz Khurmatu on Thursday. A statement by the PMF, seen by the “Al-Ghadir” website, stated that “a force from the intelligence and security forces of the 52nd Brigade in the Popular Mobilization thwarted, …

In a phone talk on Tuesday, Iraqi President Barham Salih and Advisor to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velyati conferred on the latest regional developments and deepening of relations between the two countries. In his conversation with Salih, Velayati referred to the positive measures of the President of Iraq, as well …

A military base hosting US-led coalition forces inside Erbil International Airport in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region has come under attack by explosive-laden drones. Citing security sources, Iraqi media said the military base inside Erbil airport was “subjected to an attack by explosive-laden drones” late on Tuesday, with reports falling short of …

The Iraqi High Elections Committee approved, on Tuesday, the lists of candidates for the Iraqi parliament elections. The Committee’s media office said in a statement that the Board of Commissioners approved lists of 3,243 candidates for the elections. The next elections are scheduled to be held on the tenth of …

The spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Maj. Gen. Yahya Rasoul announced on Tuesday that four ISIS members were arrested in four governorates. Rasoul said in a statement, The Counter-Terrorism Service carried out two operations in Nineveh and Kirkuk Governorate, in which it arrested two ISIS members. Rasoul …

Iraqi security forces managed to capture one more member of the Islamic State (IS) in the province of Kirkuk, a statement confirmed. The Iraqi Security Media Cell explained in a statement that the insurgent used to be “the official of the ISIS media platform,” noting that he was captured after …

Iraqi Security Media Cell reported today that it had thwarted an attempt to blow up a power transmission tower in Diyala. The cell said in a statement that the Fifth Division of the Iraqi army managed to thwart an attempt to detonate a power transmission tower in al-Safra area with …

An airbase in Iraq’s western province of Anbar, where American military forces and trainers are stationed, has reportedly come under attack by a barrage of rockets. An Iraqi security source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that three Katyusha rockets targeted the vicinity of Ain al-Asad Air Base, located about …

Nineveh Operations Command launched on Monday a military operation to pursue sleeper cells in the areas of Al-Sabuniya and Al-Tiniya, southwest of Mosul. A statement issued by the Command, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that the security forces conducted a military operation to pursue the sleeper cells …

Iraqi popular mobilization forces reinforced on Sunday, security cameras thermal fortifications in the province of Diyala. The commission said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “the heroes of the 20th Brigade in the Popular Mobilization, installed thermal cameras and fortifications on the points of the …

Iraq logged 6264 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health said today. The daily epidemiological report on the COVID-19 situation stated that 35 COVID-19 deaths were registered today. On the other hand, 5158 patients achieved full recovery. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in Iraq, 1371475 …

Demonstrators in Karbala gathered near the Directorate of Electricity earlier today, Sunday, to protest the deteriorating services. Alghadeer News correspondent said that al-Ahrar square demonstrators headed towards the Directorate’s headquarters, forced the employees to leave the building, and placed locks on the main door. Total shutdowns can occur when Iraq’s …

The Popular Mobilization Forces announced on Sunday that it had thwarted an attempt to detonate power transmission towers south of Nineveh. A statement by PMF, stated that a force from the 25th Brigade thwarted an attempt by ISIS terrorists’ gangs to detonate electric power transmission towers south of Nineveh province, …

Another bomb attack has been reported in northern Iraq targeting the power transmission towers to cut electricity in the region, a statement said on Saturday. A statement by the Electricity Transmission Company of Northern Iraq explained that the latest incidents hit five towers of power transmission as well as two …