Iraq

America Launches Airstrikes on Iran-Back Militants in Iraq, Killing Hostiles Following Their Attack on Airbase

The Pentagon confirmed that on Monday night, America's AC-130 gunship fired on an Iran-backed militia vehicle in Iraq. This action was taken in response to the occupants of the vehicle firing a missile at a base housing US troops.
U.S. Military Launches Airstrikes Against Iran and Syria, Targets Militia Groups Behind Drone Attacks on U.S. Personnel

U.S. Military Launches Airstrikes Against Iran and Syria, Targets Militia Groups Behind Drone Attacks on U.S. Personnel

U.S. military forces had launched airstrikes in Iraq and Syria on Sunday, targeting militia groups behind the drone attacks on American personnel.

200 Iraqis Arrested by U.S. Law Enforcement

Iraqi nationals living in Detroit are fearful of returning to their home country. In compliance with a March agreement between the United States and Iraq, which drops the latter from the list of countries embedded in President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban, officials detained and plan to deport 114 Iraqi immigrants from the Metro Detroit area over the weekend.

Japan vs. Iraq Live Stream, Preview, Predictions for World Cup Qualifiers 2018

Japan vs. Iraq Live Stream, Preview, Predictions for World Cup Qualifiers 2018 Japan and Iraq face off in the World Cup Qualifiers 2018 on Thursday. Japan's campaign got off to a bumpy start when it lost at home against the United Arab Emirates in its debut.

Oscar 2017 Predictions: 'El Clasico' to represent Iraq at the Academy Awards

“El Clasico” has been selected to represent Iraq at the Academy Awards. “El Clasico” has been selected to represent Iraq at the Academy Awards.

Australia vs. Iraq World Cup 2018 Qualifiers Live Stream, Preview, Predictions

Australia and Iraq face off in their first CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier on Thursday. Australia and Iraq face off in their first Asia World Cup Qualifier on Thursday.

Truck Carrying Hazardous Radioactive Material Stolen in Mexico

Mexico is on alert after a truck carrying an industrial device containing hazardous radioactive material was stolen.

OPEC Meeting Imminent? More and More Countries Demand Emergency Measures Amid Oil Crisis

More OPEC members are requesting for an emergency meeting. Will Saudi Arabia finally give its approval?

3 Americans Abducted From Baghdad Apartment

Three American contractors were abducted from an apartment in Iraq, a senior security official in Baghdad said Monday.

Iraq Refugee Accused of Terrorist Plot to Bomb Houston Malls

An Iraq refugee is being accused of attempting to make electronic transmitters in order to remotely detonate bombs at two Houston malls, a federal agent said Wednesday.

Iraqi Military Recaptures Ramadi from ISIS Terror Group

Iraqi soldiers have recaptured the city of Ramadi from Islamic State militants, the country's military said Monday.

Iraqi Forces Advance Into ISIS-Controlled Ramadi

Iraqi forces advanced into the city of Ramadi on Dec. 21 in an effort to liberate the Islamic State controlled municipality.

Obama: Special Forces in Syria Do Not Contradict 'No Boots' Commitment

President Barack Obama insisted on Thursday that his decision to deploy special forces to the Middle East in the fight against the terror organization ISIS does not mean that the United States would embark on any operation similar to the 2003 invasion of Iraq

Kurdish Fighters Declare Victory Against ISIS in Sinjar

The Kurdish regional government announced Friday that the Iraqi city Sinjar had been reclaimed from the Islamic State.

Kurdish Troops Launch Offensive Against ISIS Controlled Sinjar, Backed by US Air Support

A U.S.-backed Kurdish military force attempted to take back the Iraqi city of Sinjar from Islamic State militants on Thursday.

ISIS Raid Video Released, Shows Kurdish, US Forces Freeing Hostages [Watch]

A video showing scenes from the raid near Hawija, in northern Kirkuk province, has been the released by the Kurdistan Regional Government.

US Forces Free 70 Kurdish Hostages From ISIS Prison, 1 US Soldier Dead

Seventy Kurdish hostages were rescued after special U.S. forces, working with Kurdish commandos, attacked an Islamic State outpost located near the Iraqi town of Hawija. One U.S. soldier was killed in the raid.

Syria, Russia Bombing: US Intel Casts Doubt on Effectiveness of Russian Support for Assad

Russia's increased military support for Bashar al-Assad, which in recent weeks has expanded to a campaign of airstrikes, has not significantly improved the dictator's strategic outlook in the Syrian civil war, the U.S. intelligence community believes.

Gunmen Kidnap 18 Turkish Workers in Baghdad

In Baghdad a group of gunmen in military uniforms have kidnapped 18 Turkish workers from sports stadium they were in the process of building .

UN Security Council Tackles ISIS Violence in First-Ever LGBT Rights Meeting

The United Nations Security Council on Monday discussed the atrocities gays and lesbians suffer under ISIS occupation, as the body tackled a gay-rights issue for the first time in its 70-year history.

ISIS Teaches Children to Behead Dolls at Extremist Training Camp, Controls Internet Access

Dozens of children captured by ISIS have been forced to "practice" beheadings on dolls, a boy who fled a training camp run by the Islamist terror group told the Associated Press.
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