Iraq • Page 11 of 39

May- 2022 -

9 May

Iraq to Import Advanced Weapons From US, France

The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced that it has signed contracts with the US and France to import advanced military weapons and equipment.

3 May

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Iraqi Soldier Killed in Clashes With Yazidi Fighters

An Iraqi soldier was killed and two others were injured in clashes with Yazidi fighters in the northern region of Sinjar.

Apr- 2022 -

20 April

Europe

Photo of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaking at a press conference in Ankara, Turkey.

Staff Writer With AFP

Erdogan Says Iraq Backs Turkey’s Push Against Kurdish Rebels

Turkish President Erdogan said the central government in Baghdad supported Turkey's latest offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.

20 April

War

Inder Singh Bisht

Russia Using Weapons in Ukraine Smuggled by Iranian Militia: Report

Russia is reportedly sourcing Iraqi weapons for its Ukraine military campaign through Iran-backed smuggling networks.

18 April

Middle East

A 2018 file photo shows fighters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) manning a roadblock in the Qandil Mountains, the groups's main rear-base in northern Iraq

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey Launches New Offensive Against Kurdish Rebels in Iraq

Turkey said it has launched a new air and ground offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.

18 April

Terrorism

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

Staff Writer With AFP

IS Vows ‘Revenge’ for Ex-Leader’s Death

Islamic State vowed "revenge" over the killing of its former leader, calling on supporters to take advantage of the war in Ukraine to stage attacks in Europe.

6 April

Middle East

KTCC Zerevani Peshmerga training in Bnaslawa

Staff Writer With AFP

Three Rockets Land Near Oil Refinery in Iraqi Kurdistan

Three rockets landed near an oil refinery in Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdistan region, with "no casualties or material damage reported," Kurdish counter-terrorism forces said.

Mar- 2022 -

24 March

Commentary

Rueben Dass

Drones: Militant Game Changer in the Middle East?

Militants in the Middle East are likely to view drones as a useful addition to their current arsenal which adds a level of complexity to military operations.

14 March

Middle East