Iraq

Iraq to Redeploy Federal Forces Along Border With Iran and Turkey

Baghdad said it planned to redeploy federal guards along its border with Iran and Turkey, after repeated bombardments from both countries.

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Iran Launches Deadly Missile, Drone Strikes on Exiled Kurds in Iraq

Iran launched cross-border missile and drone strikes against Kurdish opposition groups based in northern Iraq.

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Hundreds Linked to IS Transfered From Syria to Iraq

Syria's autonomous Kurdish region has transferred over 600 relatives of suspected jihadists detained at the notorious Al-Hol camp to Iraq.

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Iran Guards Vow No Let-Up in Attacks on Iraq Kurds

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned they will carry on with attacks in neighboring Iraq until they disarm Kurdish groups.

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Seven Wounded in Rocket Attack on Iraq’s Green Zone as Parliament Sits

Three rockets were fired at Baghdad's Green Zone, as parliament was holding its first session in two months.

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Seven Dead in Iran Strikes on Iraqi Kurdistan: Ministry

Iran was accused of killing seven people and wounding 28 in cross-border strikes Wednesday against Kurdish factions in Iraq.

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4 Dead as Shiite Rivals Clash in Iraq’s Basra: Security Source

Four militants were killed overnight after an ambush in Iraq's Basra sparked clashes between rival Shiite factions, a security source said.

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Iraq to Receive French, American Air Defense Systems: Minister

Iraqi Defense Minister Juma Inad revealed on Sunday the “imminent” arrival of French and American radar systems to bolster the country's air defenses.

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Two Armed Drones Downed Near Turkish Base in Iraq: Mayor

Two bomb-laden drones targeting a Turkish military base in northern Iraq were shot down, a local mayor said.

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Iraq PM Blames Turkey After Kurdistan Shelling Kills 9 Civilians

Nine civilians including children were killed in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region by artillery fire that Baghdad blamed on Turkey.

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