February 2016 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Carter and Gen. Dunford in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 29 Feb 2016 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph F. Dunford
UN condemns recent spate of deadly terrorist attacks in Iraq UN News 29 Feb 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Baghdad and Muqdadiya in Iraq that killed scores of civilians and injured many more.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 29 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Carter Highlights Momentum in ISIL Fight AFPS 29 Feb 2016 -- Momentum is on the side of the coalition fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today, noting significant gains in Iraq and Syria.
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on US-Russia Video Conference Discussing the Flight Safety Memorandum of Understanding DoD 29 Feb 2016 -- The Department of Defense today held a video conference co-chaired by Acting Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs Elissa Slotkin and Joint Staff Director for Strategic Plans and Policy Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr. with Russian Ministry of Defense counterparts to discuss ongoing implementation of the U.S.-Russia memorandum of understanding (MOU) on flight safety over Syrian airspace.
Dunford: Counter-ISIL Shaping Operations Have Begun in Mosul AFPS 29 Feb 2016 -- Operations against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant have begun in Mosul, Iraq, and the United States will increase support to Iraqi forces, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today during a news briefing at the Pentagon.
US Delta Force to begin operations in Iraq Press TV 29 Feb 2016 -- The US Army’s elite Delta Force units are preparing for operations to target, detain or kill the main Daesh (ISIL) operators in Iraq, says a US official.
US Warning of 'Catastrophic Failure' of Iraq's Mosul Dam VOA 29 Feb 2016 -- Iraq's Mosul Dam risks "catastrophic failure" and a massive wall of water that would sweep downstream anything in its path, including bodies, buildings, cars, unexploded ordnances and hazardous chemicals, the U.S. is warning.
70 killed in two Baghdad bomb attacks Press TV 28 Feb 2016 -- Two bomb attacks at a crowded market in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, have killed at least 70 people, police and medical sources say.
Iraqi forces, militants clash west of Baghdad Press TV 28 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi armed forces have clashed with militants in Baghdad's western suburb of Abu Ghraib, as violence continues across the Arab country.
IS Launches Twin Attacks on Baghdad Outskirts VOA 28 Feb 2016 -- Islamic State militants launched twin suicide attacks on the western and eastern outskirts of Baghdad on Sunday, killing dozens of people.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 27 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
37 Daesh Takfiris killed in Iraqi pro-government forces operation Press TV 27 Feb 2016 -- More than three dozen members of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group have been killed in an operation by fighters from the pro-government Popular Mobilization Units in Iraq's northern oil-rich province of Kirkuk.
Daesh attacks Sinjar with chemical arms: Kurdish authorities Press TV 27 Feb 2016 -- The Daesh Takfiri terrorist group has launched chemical attacks on Iraq's Kurdish town of Sinjar, wounding dozens of people, authorities say.
Counter-ISIL Campaign Continues in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Counter-ISIL Campaign Continues, President Says AFPS 26 Feb 2016 -- Even if there is a cessation of hostilities to get food and medical aid to besieged civilians in Syria, there will be no letup against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, President Barack Obama said yesterday evening at the State Department following a meeting of the National Security Council.
Recovering and Rebuilding: Iraqi Army Restores Ramadi's Infrastructure Sputnik 26 Feb 2016 -- The Iraqi Army continues to restore the infrastructure of the strategically important city of Ramadi, which was liberated from Daesh terrorists early this year, according to Iraqi Lieutenant General Othman al-Ghanemi.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 25 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Pentagon: US-Backed Forces Cut Last Daesh Supply Route Linking Syria, Iraq Sputnik 25 Feb 2016 -- US-backed forces took control of a strategic town in Syria thus severing links between territory held by Daesh terrorist group in Syria and Iraq.
Iraqi forces make new gains in Anbar, Salahuddin IRNA 25 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi joint forces in continuation of their achievements in the battle against the terrorists and the efforts made to drive them out of the Iraqi soil, another 17 kilometers of the Daesh-controlled areas in the Western part of al-Sharqat city was liberated.
Number of US Military Contractors in Iraq in 2015 Soars Sputnik 25 Feb 2016 -- The number of Pentagon military contractors sent to Iraq in the framework of anti-Daesh combat operations has grown eight-fold over the last year, outpacing that of US servicemen deployed in the region.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 24 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Government of Iraq-KA-350 Sustainment, Logistics, and Spares Support DSCA 24 Feb 2016 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Iraq for KA-350 sustainment, logistics, and spares support. The estimated cost is $350 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on February 23, 2016.
US plans building new military bases in Iraq's Anbar Press TV 24 Feb 2016 -- The United States has decided to build new military bases in Iraq's Anbar Province in an alleged bid to counter Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the volatile region.
Deployment of Turkish Troops in Iraq Against Baghdad's Will 'Insolent' Sputnik 24 Feb 2016 -- The Turkish forces' presence on Iraqi territory without Baghdad's approval was insolence and an attempt to distract Iraqi authorities from fight against Daesh, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Maj. Gen. Clarke via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 23 Feb 2016 -- Presenter: Major General Richard Clarke, commanding general, Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command-Operation Inherent Resolve
U.S. General Reports Iraqi Forces' Successes, Progress AFPS 23 Feb 2016 -- Over the past nine months, Iraqi security forces have had significant successes and have made noticeable progress that will lead to the eventual defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the commanding general of the Combined Joint Forces Land Component Command for Operation Inherent Resolve said today.
Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIL Strikes AFPS 23 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 23 Feb 2016 -- Daesh terrorists continue to take serious losses from Royal Air Force strikes in support of Syrian opposition fighters and Iraqi security forces.
Iraq sends reinforcements to liberate key areas in Anbar Press TV 23 Feb 2016 -- The Iraqi army has sent reinforcements to a military base in the western province of Anbar in preparation for an operation aimed at retaking a key city from Daesh Takfiri terrorists.
Victory Over Daesh in Ramadi Provides Strategy for Bigger Battle in Mosul Sputnik 23 Feb 2016 -- The upcoming battle to retake Iraq's second largest city of Mosul from the terror group Daesh will rely on strategy and skills developed in an earlier successful campaign from the smaller city of Ramadi, Commander the Combined Joint Forces Land Component Major General Richard Clarke said on Tuesday.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq: UN relief official calls for relocation of civilians to safer areas UN News 22 Feb 2016 -- The top United Nations humanitarian official in Iraq has said she is deeply worried about thousands of civilians who are trapped in Fallujah city and in Sinjar district and are unable to access aid, calling on Government officials to redouble efforts to relocate civilians to safer areas before the situation deteriorates further.
Coalition Continues Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Missing radioactive material found in south Iraq: Officials Press TV 21 Feb 2016 -- "Highly dangerous" radioactive material that had gone missing in Iraq last year has been found dumped near a petrol station in the country's south, officials say.
Iraq vows Mosul liberation by yearend Press TV 21 Feb 2016 -- Iraq's defense minister tells PressTV that the country has undertaken a decisive battle to clear the northern city of Mosul of Daesh presence by the yearend.
Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 20 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Fallujah clashes continue between Iraqi tribesmen, Daesh terrorists Press TV 20 Feb 2016 -- Clashes between Iraqi tribesmen and Takfiri Daesh terrorists in the city of Fallujah continued on Saturday for a second day, as Iraq's forces go on with the battle to rid the country of terrorists.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook in the Pentagon Briefing Room DoD 19 Feb 2016 -- Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 19 Feb 2016 -- Typhoon and Tornado aircraft of the Royal Air Force, operating alongside other nations in the coalition against Daesh, have delivered further precision strikes on terrorists in both Syria and Iraq.
Iraqi tribesmen clash with Daesh terrorists in Fallujah Press TV 19 Feb 2016 -- Local Iraqi tribesmen clashed Friday with the Daesh Takfiri terrorists in Fallujah, a city considered a stronghold of the militants.
Canada to Assist Kurdish Forces Fighting Daesh in Iraq's North Sputnik 19 Feb 2016 -- Canadian military will be training the Kurdish fighters in the north of Iraq preparing for the battle to retake the city of Mosul, Canada's Armed Forces Chief of the Defense Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance said on Friday.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Lt. Gen. Brown via teleconference from Al-Udeid Air Base, Qatar DoD 18 Feb 2016 -- Presenter: Lieutenant General Charles Q. Brown Jr., commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command; Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook
General: Airpower key to ISIL fight; strikes to continue AFNS 18 Feb 2016 -- The head of Operation Inherent Resolve's air campaign said Feb. 18 the "most precise air campaign in history" has severely hurt terrorist plans across Iraq and Syria, with more airstrikes to come.
Air Power Vital to Counter-ISIL Success, Commander Says AFPS 18 Feb 2016 -- As the U.S.-led coalition's air campaign to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in Iraq and Syria brings its capabilities to the fight, joint interoperability continues to degrade the terrorist organization, the commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command said today.
CTF 55 Conducts Iraqi Bilateral Exercise in the Arabian Gulf NNS 18 Feb 2016 -- U.S. maritime forces aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) and the Island-class Coast Guard cutter USCGC Monomoy partnered with an Iraqi navy Swift Boat (P-310) to complete a monthly bilateral exercise in the Arabian Gulf, Feb. 14-15.
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Canada to Deploy Helicopters to Iraq, Syria for Troops Transportation Sputnik 18 Feb 2016 -- Canada will deploy small helicopter detachment to provide reliable transportation for troops, equipment and material in Iraq and Syria, according to Canada's Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan.
Daesh used chemical arms against Kurds in Iraq: Sources Press TV 18 Feb 2016 -- Takfiri Daesh terrorists recently fired mortar shells believed to have been filled with a chemical substance at Kurdish forces near the northern Iraqi town of Sinjar, leaving 30 of them injured, officials say.
Turkish jets target PKK positions in northern Iraq Press TV 18 Feb 2016 -- Turkish bombers have carried out airstrikes in northern Iraq following a deadly car bomb explosion in Turkey's capital, Ankara.
Iraqi forces make new gains against Daesh in Anbar Press TV 18 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi government forces have made fresh gains against Daesh terrorists in the country's embattled western province of Anbar as operations continue against the extremist Takfiri group.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col.Warren via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq 17 Feb 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
Inherent Resolve Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 17 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq officials search for stolen radioactive material Press TV 17 Feb 2016 -- Authorities in Iraq are trying to find 'highly dangerous' radioactive material stolen last year, officials say, amid fears that it could end up in the hands of Daesh Takfiri terrorists.
Iraqi Kurdistan agrees to Baghdad's oil-for-wages deal Press TV 17 Feb 2016 -- Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) says it has agreed to an initiative recently put forward by the Iraqi premier that requires the region to halt independent selling of oil in return for Baghdad paying the salaries of Kurdish workers.
ISIL 'losing appeal' in Iraq, but threat should not be underestimated – UN envoy UN News 16 Feb 2016 -- Iraq has been steadily gaining ground against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as Da'esh), which is gradually losing its appeal to the disenfranchised population, the United Nations envoy for that country told the Security Council today, as he also warned that its threat should not be underestimated.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 16 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Deal with Iraq easy if salaries paid: Kurdish leader Press TV 16 Feb 2016 -- The deputy prime minister of Iraqi Kurdistan says a political and economic deal with the central government in Baghdad could easily be reached if the federal government agrees to pay employees in the semi-autonomous region.
Iraq censures US, EU for inaction over Turkey's troops deployment Press TV 16 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi censured the United States and the European Union Tuesday for inaction on Turkey's military deployment north of Iraq, warning that Baghdad may be forced to get help from Russia for pushing back the Turkish forces.
Iraq military helicopter crash kills 9 crew members Press TV 16 Feb 2016 -- An Iraqi military helicopter has crashed southeast of the capital Baghdad, leaving all nine crew on board dead, a senior Iraqi military official says.
Iraq launches military operation to retake key Anbar district Press TV 16 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi armed forces have launched a fresh military offensive to regain control of a strategic district east of Ramadi, the capital of Anbar Province, from Daesh terrorists.
U.S., Coalition Continue Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 15 Feb 2016 -- While diplomatic efforts continue to implement a cease-fire in Syria and the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, RAF aircraft have maintained intensive operations against the Daesh terrorists in both Syria and Iraq.
Daesh used mustard gas against Iraq's Kurdish fighters: Source Press TV 15 Feb 2016 -- Test results show that the Daesh Takfiri group used mustard gas against Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq last year, says a source from the global chemical weapons watchdog.
Decisive Rebuff? Iraq Sends Military Forces to Border With Saudi Arabia Sputnik 14 Feb 2016 -- Saudi Arabia started large-scale military exercises close to the Iraqi border. The military training known under name 'Northern Thunder' involves ground and air forces from Egypt, Sudan, Jordan and several other Arab and Islamic countries.
Coalition Continues Counter-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq deploys forces in preparation for Mosul liberation Press TV 13 Feb 2016 -- Hundreds of Iraqi forces have arrived at a base southeast of the northern city of Mosul in preparation for a major operation aimed at retaking the city from Daesh terrorists.
NATO mulls joining US-led coalition in Syria, Iraq: Carter Press TV 12 Feb 2016 -- US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter says the NATO military alliance may join a coalition purportedly targeting Daesh Takfiri militants in Syria and Iraq.
Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Iraq AFPS 12 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq PM vows elimination of Daesh this year Press TV 12 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says his government is determined to bring an end to the existence of Takfiri Daesh terrorists in the country this year.
Iraqi PM Reiterates Opposition to Unsanctioned Troop Presence Sputnik 12 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister said that foreign military presence in Iraq is prohibited without Baghdad's approval.
Construction of Wall Around Baghdad Stirs Concerns VOA 11 Feb 2016 -- The Shi'ite-led Iraqi government has started constructing a giant wall around Baghdad that it says will prevent militant attacks and reduce the large number of checkpoints inside the city.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US Defense Chief Appeals for More Help in Fighting IS VOA 11 Feb 2016 -- U.S. defense chief Ash Carter appealed Thursday to his counterparts in the U.S.-led coalition conducting aerial attacks on Islamic State in Iraq and Syria for more military and financial help to carry out the campaign.
Kurds should abandon secession bid: Iraq premier Press TV 11 Feb 2016 -- The Iraqi prime minister has stressed the need for preserving the country's territorial integrity and called on Kurdistan to scrap any plans for independence, saying the autonomous northern region could not do without the mainland.
Iraq Opposes Foreign Intervention From Any State, Including Turkey Sputnik 11 Feb 2016 -- Foreign Minister Ibrahim Jaafari stated that Iraq does not accept any foreign intervention in its territory from any state.
OIR Spokesman: Counter-ISIL Progress Continues AFPS 10 Feb 2016 -- As Iraqi security forces make progress in the campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Canada's vow this week to expand its contributions in the fight is a welcomed commitment, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren said today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 10 Feb 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman
Military Strikes Target ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 10 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi premier warns against sending troops to Syria Press TV 10 Feb 2016 -- The Iraqi premier has warned against the deployment of ground troops to Syria, describing the envisioned move as a 'dangerous escalation."
Daesh demands extortion money from Iraqis willing to leave Fallujah Press TV 10 Feb 2016 -- The Takfiri Daesh terrorist group has announced that the residents of the central Iraqi city of Fallujah in Anbar Province must pay USD 1,000 in extorted money if they want to leave the terrorist-held city.
Iraqi Kurds Facing Economic Crisis Caused by Crude Price Slump, Daesh Sputnik 10 Feb 2016 -- Low oil prices and the threat posed by Daesh (Islamic State/ISIL) are about to ruin the Kurds' aspirations for independence and prosperity, Irish journalist Patrick Oliver Cockburn notes.
Iraq's Mosul Dam Seen At High Risk Of Failing, Deluging Millions RFE/RL 10 Feb 2016 -- Iraq's Mosul Dam, already the world's most dangerous, is increasingly at risk of a spectacular failure that would deluge millions of people downstream, according to a U.S. study released by the Iraqi parliament on February 9.
Troops Fully Recapture Ramadi, Iraq Says VOA 09 Feb 2016 -- Iraq says its forces have completely recaptured the city of Ramadi and surrounding areas from Islamic State, but now must deal with the thousands of bombs the terrorists planted throughout the city.
Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 09 Feb 2016-- Daesh terrorists have been repeatedly struck in the last few days by Royal Air Force aircraft providing support to Iraqi ground forces.
Iraqi forces retake key road connecting Ramadi to Baghdad Press TV 09 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi forces have recaptured several areas from Deash, including a strategic road that connects the western city of Ramadi to a military base in the capital Baghdad.
Iraqi Forces Liberate Eastern Part of Ramadi From Daesh Sputnik 09 Feb 2016 -- The armed forces of Iraq recaptured territory to the east of Ramadi from Daesh terrorists, an official told local media.
Iraqi Army Deploys Thousands of Troops to Liberate Mosul From Daesh Sputnik 09 Feb 2016 -- The Iraqi army is sending thousands of soldiers to a northern base for operational training to retake Daesh's hub city of Mosul, officials said on Monday.
US Army Study: Iraq's Mosul Dam at 'Higher Risk' of Failure VOA 09 Feb 2016 -- U.S. engineers examining northern Iraq's Mosul dam say they have found new signs of distress in the massive structure and it is now at 'significantly higher risk' of failure that could devastate vast areas to the south.
Carter Appreciates Canada's Counter-ISIL Efforts, Press Secretary Says AFPS 08 Feb 2016 -- As Defense Secretary Ash Carter prepares to travel to Brussels this week to encourage greater contributions by NATO allies to accelerate the defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Canada today announced it will step up its counter-ISIL efforts, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters.
Counter-ISIL Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Prime Minister sets new course to address crises In Iraq and Syria and impacts on the region Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau 08 Feb 2016 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau today announced Canada's new policy to address the ongoing crises in Iraq and Syria and the impact they are having on the surrounding region. It will make a meaningful contribution to the Global Coalition's fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), while strengthening the ability of regional governments and local authorities to defend themselves, and rebuild over the long-term.
Canada stop 'anti-Daesh' air raids as part of US-led alliance Press TV 08 Feb 2016 -- Canada says it will end its contribution to the ongoing bombing campaign by the US-led coalition against what is claimed to be Daesh positions in Iraq and Syria, saying such airstrikes will not bring long-term stability to the Middle East.
Canada's CF-18 Jets to Cease Anti-Daesh Operations 'Within 2 Weeks' Sputnik 08 Feb 2016 -- Canada will finish its airstrikes against Daesh terrorists withing the next two weeks by ceasing its operations of CF-18 fighter jets in Iraq and Syria, Canada's Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan announced on Monday.
Ground incursion into Syria, Iraq opens gates of hell: Hezbollah Brigades Press TV 08 Feb 2016 -- The Hezbollah Brigades, a popular resistance group fighting Daesh militants in Iraq, has warned Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf countries against any ground incursion into Syria or Iraq, saying such a move would "open the gates of hell" to the potential aggressors.
Iraq deploys troops to seize Mosul: Army official Press TV 08 Feb 2016 -- An Iraqi army official says thousands of soldiers are being deployed to an army base in northern Iraq in order to prepare for retaking Mosul from Daesh Takfiri militants.
Iraq building wall around Baghdad: Abadi spokesman Press TV 08 Feb 2016 -- A spokesman for Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has confirmed the construction of a security wall around the capital, Baghdad, after the premier apparently dismissed the idea.
Iraqi Military Opens Coordination Centers for Nineveh Province Liberation Sputnik 08 Feb 2016 -- The Iraqi military command opened two new coordination centers ahead of the operation to liberate the northern Nineveh province from Daesh terrorists, the spokesman of Iraq's joint military alignment told Sputnik in an interview.
Christian Iraqi Forces Join Fight Against IS VOA 08 Feb 2016 -- As Iraqi and Kurdish forces increase their fight against Islamic State (IS) fighters near Mosul, a military unit of Iraqi Christians has joined them.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Daesh Takfiris execute 300 in Iraq's Mosul Press TV 07 Feb 2016 -- Daesh Takfiris have executed 300 people in Iraq's embattled northern province of Nineveh.
Senior Daesh commander killed in northern Iraq Press TV 07 Feb 2016 -- A top commander of Daesh Takfiri terrorist group has been killed in an airstrike in the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh.
Coalition Strikes ISIL Targets in Syria, Iraq AFPS 06 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
No security wall around Baghdad, Iraqi PM says Press TV 06 Feb 2016 -- The Iraqi prime minister denied Saturday reports of plans to construct a concrete wall around the capital Baghdad to fend off attacks by Daesh Takfiri terrorists.
Iraqi forces recapture district in troubled Anbar Press TV 06 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi government forces, backed by fighters from allied Popular Mobilization units, have fully liberated a district in the conflict-ridden western province of Anbar from the Takfiri Daesh terrorists.
No Security Wall to Be Built Around Baghdad - Iraqi PM Sputnik 06 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Saturday denied the military's reports of plans to build a security wall around Baghdad in order to protect the city from attacks by Daesh militants.
Australian Commander: IS Changing Tactics VOA 05 Feb 2016 -- As part of VOA's ongoing reporting on Iraq, correspondent Sharon Behn interviewed Air Vice Marshal Tim Innes, national theater commander for all Australian forces deployed to the Middle East region, including Afghanistan. Innes assumed command of Australia's Joint Task Group 633 on January 25, 2016. The following article is based in part on that interview.
Military Strikes Hit ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 05 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Pentagon Releases Photos of Prisoner Abuse from Iraq, Afghanistan VOA 05 Feb 2016 -- The Pentagon has released nearly 200 pictures previously withheld from the public that document prisoner abuse in some Iraq and Afghanistan detention centers from 2001 to 2009.
Pentagon releases detainee abuse photos Press TV 05 Feb 2016 -- The US Defense Department has released a series of photographs, showing injuries inflicted on detainees by American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Centcom Spokesman: Counter-ISIL Momentum Attracts New Tribal Forces AFPS 05 Feb 2016 -- For Iraqis in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, success against the terrorist group is attracting local tribal forces to their ranks, a U.S. Central Command spokesman said today.
Islamic State Found Weaker In Iraq, Syria, Stronger In Libya RFE/RL 05 Feb 2016 -- The Islamic State (IS) militant group is growing weaker in Iraq and Syria but has gained strength in Libya, according to a new U.S. intelligence assessment.
Iraq slams Turkey bombing of northern village Press TV 05 Feb 2016 -- Baghdad has condemned the Turkish military's recent bombardment of a village in northern Iraq and renewed calls on Ankara to withdraw all its forces from the Arab country.
Bomb attacks leave six people dead, 26 wounded across Baghdad Press TV 05 Feb 2016 -- At least six people have lost their lives and over two dozen others sustained injuries when a series of bomb explosions ripped through residential neighborhoods in Iraq's capital, Baghdad.
Fewer Fighters in Iraq/Syria as IS Focuses on 'Third Capital' VOA 04 Feb 2016 -- Some U.S. officials are heralding new intelligence on the number of Islamic State (IS) fighters as a sign the tide is starting to turn in the battle against the terror group but there are concerns the self-declared caliphate's larger, global strategy remains very well intact.
Operation Inherent Resolve Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 04 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US: Slight Decrease in IS Fighters in Iraq, Syria VOA 04 Feb 2016 -- A U.S. defense official says there has been a decrease in the number of Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria, while numbers of IS militants in Libya have increased.
Turkish warplanes bomb northern Iraqi village Press TV 04 Feb 2016 -- Turkish fighter jets have bombarded a village in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, as Ankara continues with its operation against militants of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
Pentagon Admits to Hundreds More Troops in Iraq VOA 03 Feb 2016 -- Hundreds more American troops are serving in Iraq than previously acknowledged by the Pentagon, U.S. officials said Wednesday.
Iraqi Kurdish Leader: Time 'Ripe' for Independence Referendum VOA 03 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi Kurdistan's regional President Masoud Barzani has announced that the time has come for Kurdistan to hold a referendum to decide on declaring unilateral independence from Baghdad.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via Teleconference in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room DoD 03 Feb 2016 -- Presenter: Colonel Steve Warren, Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman
Coalition Decimates ISIL Ranks, Leadership, OIR Spokesman Says AFPS 03 Feb 2016 -- Coalition efforts against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant are making a significant impact against the terrorists, the spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve said today.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 03 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq receives two more F-16 fighter jets from US Press TV 03 Feb 2016 -- The Iraqi air force has taken delivery of two more F-16 fighter jets as part of a deal with the United States to improve the country's military capability in the face of threats from militants.
Iraqi army forces inflict heavy losses on Daesh terrorists Press TV 03 Feb 2016 -- More than a hundred members of Daesh Takfiri militant group have been killed when Iraqi government forces carried out a number of clean-up operations against the terrorists across the crisis-stricken Arab country.
Iraqi Kurdish Leader Calls For Nonbinding Vote On Independence RFE/RL 03 Feb 2016 -- The president of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region called for a nonbinding referendum on independence on February 2, saying national borders that have separated the region's Kurds for a century were 'a big mistake.'
Second Batch of F-16 Fighter Jets Arrives in Iraq Sputnik 03 Feb 2016 -- Iraq will get more F-16 fighter jets from the US, according to the US Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman.
Iraqi Kurdish president calls for independence referendum Press TV 02 Feb 2016 -- President of Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Masoud Barzani has called for a non-binding independence referendum.
Remarks at the Ministerial Meeting of the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL US Dept. of State 02 Feb 2016 -- Remarks by John Kerry, US Secretary of State, and Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni
Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Small Group of the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL US Dept. of State 02 Feb 2016
Kerry: US Allies Will Destroy Islamic State VOA 02 Feb 2016 -- The United States and its allies Tuesday said they will "accelerate and intensify" their campaign against the Islamic State militant group.
Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq AFPS 02 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 02 Feb 2016 -- Royal Air Force aircraft have inflicted further losses on Daesh terrorists operating in Syria and Iraq.
Iraq awards contract to Italy's Trevi to repair Mosul dam Press TV 02 Feb 2016 -- The government of Iraq has announced that it has awarded a contract to Italian firm, Trevi, to repair and maintain the Mosul dam, which is the country's largest dam.
Six killed, 27 injured in bombings in, around Iraqi capital Press TV 02 Feb 2016 -- Six people were killed and more than two dozen others injured in separate bomb attacks in and around the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, security and medical sources said Tuesday.
Turkey Not Part of US-Led Coalition in Iraq - Coalition Spokesman Sputnik 02 Feb 2016 -- Coalition spokesman Steven Warren said that Turkish military forces in Iraq are not a part of the US-led coalition.
At Least 40% of Daesh-Controlled Iraqi Lands Liberated in 2015 Sputnik 02 Feb 2016 -- The US-led international coalition liberated 40 percent of territories controlled by the Islamic State (IS, or Daesh in Arabic) terrorist group in Iraq and 20 percent in Syria in 2015, Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni said Tuesday.
Coalition Continues Anti-ISIL Strikes in Syria, Iraq AFPS 01 Feb 2016 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US expands war on Daesh beyond Iraq, Syria: NYT Press TV 01 Feb 2016 -- The United States has carried out airstrikes against the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group in Afghanistan, expanding Washington's military campaign against the militants beyond Iraq and Syria.
Daesh terrorists suffer losses across Iraq Press TV 01 Feb 2016 -- Iraqi army troops, backed by volunteer fighters and receiving air cover, have successfully carried out a number of operations against Takfiri Daesh terrorists across the country, dealing major blows to them.
French President Orders to Continue Anti-Daesh Airstrikes in Syria, Iraq Sputnik 01 Feb 2016 -- Francois Hollande ordered the French Armed Forces to continue anti-Daesh operations in Syria and Iraq.

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