September 2017 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 30 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 34 strikes consisting of 43 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraq to defend Kurdish people against threats: Premier Press TV 30 Sep 2017 -- Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has reaffirmed the country's determination to protect its Kurdish population against any threats, amid soaring tensions over the recent Kurdish independence referendum in the northern region of the country.
Kurdish secession bid in Iraq threat to entire region: Hezbollah chief Press TV 30 Sep 2017 -- The secretary general of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says the potential breakaway of the Kurdistan region in Iraq is a threat to the entire region.
Israel played role in Iraq's Kurdish referendum: Turkish president Press TV 30 Sep 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Israel's Mossad spy agency has played a role in the recent Kurdish independence referendum in northern Iraq.
Iraqi army forces, allies achieve fresh territorial gains near Hawijah Press TV 30 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi government forces, backed by allied fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units, have registered more territorial gains near the town of Hawijah as they continue their joint operations to push Daesh Takfiri terrorists out of their last stronghold in the country's oil-rich northern province of Kirkuk.
Iran bans oil products shipment to Iraqi Kurdistan Press TV 30 Sep 2017 -- Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has warned companies against shipment of oil products to and from the Iraqi Kurdistan "until further notice," Iranian news agencies reported on Saturday.
Iraq 'to take control of Kurdistan borders' Press TV 30 Sep 2017 -- Iraq says it will be taking control of the borders of its northern Kurdistan region – which has voted controversially to break away from the country – in coordination with Iran and Turkey.
Kurdistan Government Views Suspension of Flights by Iraq as Blockade Sputnik 30 Sep 2017 -- The Kurdistan Regional Government reacts the Iraq's suspension of all international flights to and from Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
Regional Powers Move to Restrict Kurds Following Referendum Vote VOA 30 Sep 2017 -- Iran, Iraq and Turkey – three countries with large Kurdish populations – are imposing restrictions on Iraqi Kurds following the Kurdish independence referendum this week that passed with more than 92 percent of the vote.
Iran, Iraq to hold joint military drills IRNA 30 Sep 2017 -- Joint military drills will be held by Iran's armed forces and military units from neighboring Iraqi army on the border regions of the two countreis, an Iranian senior military official said on Saturday.
Iran to hold joint military drills with Iraq along Kurdistan region border: Commander Press TV 30 Sep 2017 -- A senior Iranian military commander says Iran and Iraq will hold joint military exercises along their border with the Kurdistan region in the coming days in line with Tehran's policy to support Baghdad's central government, after the recent independence referendum in the semi-autonomous region.
Military Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 29 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 39 strikes consisting of 50 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Strikes Kill ISIS Drone Experts AFPS 29 Sep 2017 -- Coalition airstrikes killed three senior and highly skilled Islamic State of Iraq and Syria officials near Mayadin, Syria, Sept. 12-14, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US Officials Doubt IS Leader's Latest Message Will Spark New Attacks on West VOA 29 Sep 2017 -- U.S. intelligence officials examining the latest audio statement claiming to be from Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi say, so far, they have no reason to doubt its authenticity.
Iraqi top cleric urges defending country territorial integrity IRNA 29 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi religious leader Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani emphasized on Friday the urgent need for protecting the country's territorial integrity.
US 'does not recognize' Iraqi Kurdistan referendum: Tillerson Press TV 29 Sep 2017 -- The United States does not officially recognize a unilateral independence referendum held by the Iraqi Kurdish, says Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Iran's top Sunni cleric backs Iraq's integrity, unity Press TV 29 Sep 2017 -- Iran's prominent Sunni cleric Molavi Abdul Hamid has voiced his objection to the potential secession of the northern Kurdistan region from Iraqi mainland, urging the Kurdish people to maintain their unity.
Iraqi forces retake nearly dozen villages in new push to free Hawijah Press TV 29 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi government forces, backed by allied fighters from Popular Mobilization Units, have established control over nearly a dozen villages around Hawijah after the launch of the second phase of offensive to dislodge Daesh Takfiri militants from their stronghold in the oil-rich northern province of Kirkuk.
Kurdistan refuses to relinquish border crossings to Iraq amid referendum tensions Press TV 29 Sep 2017 -- The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has refused to relinquish control of its border crossings to the Iraqi government as Arab-Kurd tensions simmer in light of Monday's referendum on the independence of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region from the rest of the Iraqi territory.
Iraq's Grand Ayatollah Sistani opposes Kurdistan's secession Press TV 29 Sep 2017 -- Iraq's top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has voiced opposition to the secession of the northern Kurdistan region from the mainland, warning of the negative repercussions of such "unilateral steps."
Iraqi forces launch second phase of Hawijah liberation operation Press TV 29 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi armed forces have launched the second phase of a military operation to liberate the northern town of al-Hawijah, one of the last remaining bastions of the Takfiri Daesh terror group in the country.
Turkey Calls For Summit With Iran, Iraq Over Kurdish Independence Vote RFE/RL 29 Sep 2017 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on September 28 that he wants to hold a summit with Iranian and Iraqi leaders to coordinate their response to the Kurdish vote for independence in Iraq.
Baghdad Plans to Take Control of Iraqi Kurdistan's Border Posts Sputnik 29 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Defense Ministry stated that it plans to take control of Iraqi Kurdistan's border posts 'in coordination' with Iran and Turkey, as quoted by the Reuters news agency.
Erbil Ready for Talks With Baghdad on Iraqi Kurdistan Status – Patriotic Union Sputnik 29 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Kurdistan is ready to hold negotiations with the Iraqi government on the region's status after the independence vote, with two options available.
Iraqi Kurdistan Refuses to Place Border Crossings Under Baghdad's Control Sputnik 29 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Kurdistan adamantly refuses to place any border crossing from Erbil to Baghdad to the Iraqi federal government.
Iraqi Kurdistan International Flights Canceled Amid Protests VOA 29 Sep 2017 -- As the last international flights to and from the Kurdistan Region in Iraq were grounded Friday, hundreds of protesters wielding colorful balloons and signs with messages like "compassion" and "love" gathered outside the airport.
Iraqi PM: Travel Ban Not Meant to 'Starve' Kurds VOA 29 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Friday his planned flight ban into and out of the Kurdish region isn't meant to "starve" the Kurdish people.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 28 Sep 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Major Adrian Rankine-Galloway, Pentagon Spokesman
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 28 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 44 strikes consisting of 66 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
ISIS 'Losing on All Fronts,' OIR Spokesman Says AFPS 28 Sep 2017 -- Coalition and partner forces are making significant progress in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, the spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve said today in Baghdad.
False Caliphate faces collapse as UK marks three year tackling Daesh UK MOD 28 Sep 2017 -- Royal Air Force strikes 1,340 times in Iraq and 262 times in Syria since 2014 as terror cult cowers in Raqqa
US: Coalition Strikes Kill 3 Islamic State Drone Experts in Syria VOA 28 Sep 2017 -- The U.S.-led coalition fighting Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria said Thursday that three of the terror group's drone experts were killed in Syria this month.
Turkish President Considers Independence Vote in Iraqi Kurdistan Illegitimate Sputnik 29 Sep 2017 -- According to the official results of Kurdistan's Independent High Elections and Referendum Commission, 92.7 percent of the voters backed independence of Iraqi Kurdistan. Following the referendum, Turkish authorities said that they were ready to support Iraq's territorial integrity.
Iran urges strong support for Baghdad IRNA 28 Sep 2017 -- Iran's First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri said Thursday that Tehran remains to be against any attempts threatening Iraq's territorial integrity.
Turkish PM: Tehran, Ankara, Baghdad to meet on Iraqi KRG referendum IRNA 28 Sep 2017 -- Officials from Iran, Turkey, and Iraq will soon hold high-level talks on the recent referendum conducted by the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government, the Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım told reporters on Thursday.
Turkey won't shy away from harshest response if border threatened: Yildirim Press TV 28 Sep 2017 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says his country's military forces will not hesitate to give a stinging response to a national security threat on the border with Iraq in reaction to Monday's referendum on independence of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
Turkey agrees to 'only deal with Baghdad' over oil exports Press TV 28 Sep 2017 -- In a major U-turn, Turkey has agreed to solely deal with the central Iraqi government over crude oil exports, following a contentious secession referendum held by Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, the Baghdad government says.
Iraqi PM's Office Says Turkey Agrees To Deal Only With Baghdad On Oil Exports RFE/RL 28 Sep 2017 -- Turkey told Iraq it would deal only with the Iraqi government on crude-oil exports, the office of Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said on September 28.
Iraqi Forces Wait for Abadi's Order to Move to Disputed Kurdistan Regions Sputnik 28 Sep 2017 -- According to a military source, the Iraqi troops are waiting for the Prime Minister's order to deploy into the regions contested by both Baghdad and Erbil, particularly, the oil-rich Kirkuk province after a mandate given by the country's parliament.
Turkish Prime Minister Voices Support for Iraqi Steps Over Kurdish Referendum Sputnik 28 Sep 2017 -- The Iraqi prime minister's press service said Thursday that the Turkish prime minister supported the measures taken by the Iraqi government in view of the Kurdish referendum.
Top military officials of Iran, Iraq hold talks amid Kurdish independence vote Press TV 27 Sep 2017 -- The military brass of Iran and Iraq have met and held talks amid a controversial referendum in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 27 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 48 strikes consisting of 54 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkey to cancel all flights to Iraqi Kurdistan Region within days IRNA 27 Sep 2017 -- All flights from Turkey to Iraqi Kurdistan Region and vice versa will be cancelled by Friday evening, Consulate General of Turkey in Erbil, Iraq announced.
Iraqi PM demands invalidation of Kurdish independence referendum Press TV 27 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has demanded the annulment of this week's referendum on the independence of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region amid soaring tensions between the central government in Baghdad and local Kurdish authorities.
Iraq forces thwart Daesh attack in Ramadi Press TV 27 Sep 2017 -- Iraq's army, police, and Popular Mobilization forces have foiled a push by the Takfiri terrorist group of Daesh to stage a comeback in Ramadi, the capital of the western Iraq Anbar Province.
Russia, Iran, France warn Iraqi Kurds against repercussions of secession Press TV 27 Sep 2017 -- Russia, Iran and France have warned that a controversial secession referendum held in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region could lead to further instability in the entire Middle East, a region already rife with numerous conflicts and terror threats.
Iraqi PM Demands Annulment Of Kurdish Independence Vote RFE/RL 27 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi is demanding that this week's referendum on independence for the autonomous Kurdish region be annulled.
Some 90% of Voters in Kurdish-Controlled Kirkuk Backed Independence - Governor Sputnik 27 Sep 2017 -- Nearly 90 percent of voters in Iraq's Kirkuk province that is contested by both Baghdad and Erbil could have cast their ballots in support of Iraqi Kurdistan's independence at the recently held referendum, Kirkuk Governor Najmaldin Karim told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Province of Kirkuk Obeys Neither Iraqi Government, Nor Parliament – Governor Sputnik 27 Sep 2017 -- The governor of Kurdish-controlled Kirkuk province has said to Sputnik that the region will not obey Baghdad despite the Iraqi government's decision to send troops to the region that it claims as its own.
Erbil Airport Director Hopes Iraqi Ban on International Flights to Be Lifted Sputnik 27 Sep 2017 -- The director of Erbil International Airport hopes that the ban Iraqi authorities have placed on international flights to and from the commercial airport in Iraqi Kurdistan will be lifted soon.
Iraqi Military Forces Repel Daesh Attack West of Baghdad Sputnik 27 Sep 2017 -- The Iraqi Army has managed to repel a Daesh attack to the west of Baghdad, a press release said on Wednesday.
Iraq's Kurds Say 'Yes' to Creation of Independent State - Electoral Commission Sputnik 27 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Kurds have voted in favor of the creation of an independent state amid high tensions with the Iraqi government over the issue.
Kurds Ready for Negotiations With Baghdad to Settle Disputes - Representative Sputnik 27 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Kurdistan officials are ready for a peaceful settlement of independence issues with the Iraqi government.
Kurdish Security Forces Not to Allow Iraqi Army to Enter Kirkuk - Governor Sputnik 27 Sep 2017 -- Kirkuk security will prevent Iraqi Army to enter province, as its governor told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Iraqi Parliament Authorizes PM to Deploy Troops in Kurdish-Controlled Kirkuk Sputnik 27 Sep 2017 -- The Iraqi parliament has given a "mandate" to Prime Minister Haider Abadi to deploy troops in Iraqi Kurdistan's disputed province of Kirkuk, local TV reported.
Kirkuk Tensions Rise as Neither Irbil, Baghdad Back Down VOA 27 Sep 2017 -- In Kirkuk, it appears competing claims to the divided Iraqi city are being negotiated with flags. And at the moment, the Kurdish side is winning.
Iraqi Kurds Overwhelmingly Approve Independence in Referendum VOA 27 Sep 2017 -- Official results from the Kurdish referendum, released Wednesday, show Iraqi Kurds voted "yes" on independence from Baghdad by an overwhelming 92 percent.
Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 26 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 40 strikes consisting of 52 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkey urges Iran, Iraq to find solution to KRG problem IRNA 26 Sep 2017 -- President of the Turkish Republican People's Party Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu urged Iran, Iraq and Turkey to find a solution to Iraqi Kurdistan Region referendum.
Iraq's premier gives Kurdish officials 3 days to hand over control of airports Press TV 26 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has given the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) three days to hand over control of its airports if it seeks to avoid an international air embargo, a retaliatory move the Iraqi government says will take against the independence-seeking region in the wake of a highly controversial referendum.
Iraqi Kurdistan's independence push could spark ethnic war: Turkey's Erdogan Press TV 26 Sep 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Massoud Barzani, the president of Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), that the current push for the independence of the KRG could spark an "ethnic war" in northern Iraq.
Iran opposes disintegration of countries in Middle East: Defense min. Press TV 26 Sep 2017 -- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has voiced the Islamic Republic's opposition to any change in geographical borders in the Middle East and disintegration of regional countries.
Reactions to Iraqi Kurdistan referendum continue Press TV 26 Sep 2017 -- Reactions continue to pour in over the independence referendum in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, which was held in defiance of widespread calls for its cancellation.
Turkey's Erdogan Says Kurdish Referendum 'Treachery'; Iraq Rules Out Talks On Independence RFE/RL 26 Sep 2017 -- Turkey has accused the head of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region of "treachery" for pursuing an independence referendum, while the Iraqi government has threatened to ban flights into Kurdish regional airports.
Baghdad Gives Iraqi Kurdistan Three Days to Hand Over Control of Airports Sputnik 26 Sep 2017 -- Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said that Iraqi Kurdistan has three days to hand over control of the international airports to Baghdad in order to avoid an embargo, local media reported.
Everything You Need to Know About Iraqi Kurdistan Sputnik 26 Sep 2017 -- On August 25 voters cast their ballots in an independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan which was held despite the protest of Baghdad and some other foreign governments. Here is what you need to know about the region which so desperately seeks secession.
Iraqi Kurdish Leader Claims Victory in Independence Referendum VOA 26 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani on Tuesday claimed victory in the referendum vote for independence and called for a "dialogue" with Iraqi authorities, who have rejected the vote as unconstitutional.
Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government's Referendum US Dept. of State 25 Sep 2017 -- The United States is deeply disappointed that the Kurdistan Regional Government decided to conduct today a unilateral referendum on independence, including in areas outside of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
Vote Counting Begins In Kurdish Independence Referendum RFE/RL 25 Sep 2017 -- Officials in the Kurdish autonomous region of Iraq have begun counting votes in an independence referendum that the United Nations, the United States, and other Western powers warn could stoke new tensions throughout the entire region.
Iran against any move opposed to Iraq territorial integrity, national unity ISNA 25 Sep 2017 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a phone call with the Prime Minister of Iraq stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran was against any move that is opposed to territorial integrity and national unity of Iraq.
Iran supports Iraq's territorial integrity: FM spokesman ISNA 25 Sep 2017 -- Iranian foreign ministry spokesman emphasized that Iran supports the territorial integrity and democratic process in Iraq.
Kurdish Independence may have regional destabilizing effects: UN Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has voiced his worries over the "potentially destabilizing effects" of a controversial referendum on the independence of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region from Iraq's central government.
Kirkuk governor declares overnight curfew after Kurdish independence vote Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- The head of police department in Iraq's northern oil-rich city of Kirkuk says the governor has imposed a curfew following the closing of polls in a controversial referendum on the independence of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region from the central government in Baghdad.
Iraq starts major military drills with Turkey along common border Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi army has commenced major military drills with Turkish military along the common border after a highly controversial referendum on independence was held in the Arab country's Kurdish region in open defiance of the central government in Baghdad.
Turkey will close border with Iraqi Kurdish region: President Erdogan Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara will seal its border with the Iraqi Kurdistan Region over a contentious independence referendum the semi-autonomous region held on Monday, threatening the Kurdish leaders with blocking their key oil exports.
Iran, Russia presidents voice support for territorial integrity of Iraq Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- The presidents of Iran and Russia have expressed their support for Iraq's territorial integrity and national unity amid a highly controversial referendum on independence of the country's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.
Kurdish independence vote lacking logic, says Iran Foreign Ministry Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- Iran has once again reaffirmed its opposition to the Kurdish referendum in Iraq, underlining the need for maintaining the Arab country's national sovereignty at a time that Baghdad is making great strides against terrorists.
Iraqi parliament demands troops be deployed to areas disputed with Kurds Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi lawmakers have demanded deployment of government troops to areas disputed with Kurds amid rising tensions between the central government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government over a controversial independence referendum.
Iran reasserts support for Iraq sovereignty Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- As Iraq's northern Kurdistan Region is holding a controversial referendum on independence, Iran has reasserted its support for the Arab country's sovereignty and integrity.
Iraqi Kurds Vote in Independence Referendum VOA 25 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Kurds Monday voted in an independence referendum that is widely expected to yield an overwhelming "yes" vote, even though the poll is facing objections from the government in Baghdad as well as neighboring countries and the United States.
Iraqi Kurdistan holds referendum in defiance of intl. community Press TV 25 Sep 2017 -- Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region is holding an independence referendum in the face of strong objections from the central government in Baghdad and in defiance of urgent calls from the international community to scrap the vote.
Iraqi Kurds Hope to Cooperate With Turkey Despite Threats - Official Sputnik 25 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Kurds hope to continue cooperating with Turkey despite the threats from Ankara, which strongly opposes Iraqi Kurdistan's independence referendum, Iraqi Kurdistan representative to Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States Xosawi Bebekir told Sputnik on Monday.
Ankara to Take Measures in Case of Security Threats Amid Kurdish Referendum Sputnik 25 Sep 2017 -- In case the internal security is threatened, Ankara will take any measures to stabilize the situation during the independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said Monday.
As Iraqi Kurds Go to the Polls, Iran Warns Against 'Separatist Secession' Sputnik 25 Sep 2017 -- Residents of Iraqi Kurdistan are voting in an independence referendum on Monday. Speaking to Sputnik Iran, Sabbah Zanganeh, former Iranian Ambassador to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, signaled his country's readiness to support Baghdad's push for a united Iraq.
UN chief voices concern over 'potentially destabilizing effects' of Kurdish referendum UN News 25 Sep 2017 -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres voiced concern about the "potentially destabilizing effects" of today's referendum in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Iran parliament discusses referendum in Iraq's KRG IRNA 24 Sep 2017 -- Iranian parliament (Majlis) national security and foreign policy commission on Sunday discussed referendum in the Iraqi Kurdistan's semi-autonomous region.
Iran closes airspace to Iraq's Kurdish Region at Baghdad's request ISNA 24 Sep 2017 -- Following a request from Baghdad, Iran closed its airspace to Iraq's Kurdistan Region.
Iraq urges world countries not to buy oil from Kurdish region Press TV 24 Sep 2017 -- Iraq's central government has called on the world countries not to purchase oil from the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in response to a highly controversial referendum on independence, which the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is set to hold on Monday in clear defiance of Baghdad.
Iraq does not allow creation of ethnic govt. in country: Abadi Press TV 24 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says Baghdad will not allow the creation of an "ethnic government" in the Arab country as the Iraqi Kurdish region prepares for a highly controversial planned referendum on its independence on Monday.
Hashd al-Sha'abi not waiting for Peshmerga's permission to free Daesh-held areas: Cmdr. Press TV 24 Sep 2017 -- A high-ranking commander of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units says the pro-government fighters will not wait for the permission of Kurdish Peshmerga forces to liberate areas still under control of Daesh, including the town of Hawijah in the country's oil-rich province of Kirkuk.
Iran closes airspace to all flights to and from Iraqi Kurdistan Press TV 24 Sep 2017 -- Iran has closed its airspace to all flights to and from the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in Iraq at the request of the country's federal government, Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says.
Iraq's Kurdish Leader Says Referendum To Go Ahead, Despite International Opposition RFE/RL 24 Sep 2017 -- The leader of Iraq's Kurdish autonomous region says a controversial vote on independence will go ahead as planned on September 25, despite mounting pressure to call off the referendum.
Iraqi Kurdistan's Security May Be Ensured 'Only Through Independence' From Iraq Sputnik 24 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Kurdistan's President Masoud Barzani said on Sunday that Erbil is determined to hold a referendum on independence despite objections from Baghdad and other regional powers, stressing that Kurds are ready for the "long" talks to reach the peace in the region.
Iraqi Forces Kill Hundreds of Daesh Terrorists During Offensive in Hawija Sputnik 24 Sep 2017 -- The Iraqi armed forces killed over 200 Daesh militants in Hawija during first days of their massive offensive and liberated vast areas occupied by terrorists.
Barzani Urges Kurds to Vote 'In Peace' in Independence Poll VOA 24 Sep 2017 -- The president of the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq, Massoud Barzani, urged his people to go to the polls – a day before Kurds will vote in a referendum to gain independence from Iraq.
Turkey's Parliament Extends Mandate to Use Troops in Syria, Iraq for One Year Sputnik 23 Sep 2017 -- The Turkish parliament on Saturday approved a motion to extend a mandate, authorizing military operations in Syria and Iraq for one year, in the light of a scheduled referendum on the independence of Iraqi Kurdistan, which Ankara strongly opposes, according to the voting results.
Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 23 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 51 strikes consisting of 68 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Turkey vows security, economic measures against Kurdish independence referendum Press TV 23 Sep 2017 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim falls short of ruling out cross border operations if Iraq's Kurdish region goes ahead with a planned independence vote.
Iraqi forces retake 3 more villages from Daesh near Hawijah Press TV 23 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi government forces, backed by fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units, have retaken control over three villages from Daesh Takfiri terrorists as part of a multi-pronged offensive to dislodge the extremists from their stronghold in the northern city of Hawijah and surrounding areas.
Iraqi Kurdistan vote poses direct threat to Turkish national security: Turkey Press TV 23 Sep 2017 -- Turkey's top security body says an independence referendum planned by Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region "directly" threatens Turkish national security.
Analysis: At Center Of Iraqi Kurds' Referendum, Disputes That Cleave The Region RFE/RL 23 Sep 2017 -- On September 25, Iraq's Kurds will do something entirely predictable. They will vote "Yes" in a referendum that the Kurdistan regional government is holding on the independence they have sought for centuries.
At UN Assembly, Iraq outlines vision for post-conflict reconstruction UN News 23 Sep 2017 -- Iraq is an independent sovereign federal State following democratic processes which have enabled all its people to participate in society, said the country's top foreign affairs official at the United Nations General Assembly, expressing opposition to a referendum planned by the regional government of Kurdistan.
Kursistan Leader: Independence Vote Could Lead to Talks with Baghdad VOA 23 Sep 2017 -- The president of the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq, Massoud Barzani, said Monday's referendum on independence would not result in an immediate change, but instead would trigger talks with Baghdad about an independent future.
Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 21 strikes consisting of 58 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 21 Sep 2017
Massoud Barzani: Kurdish referendum will go ahead Press TV 22 Sep 2017 -- President of Iraq's Kurdish region Massoud Barzani says the planned referendum will be held next week despite international warnings.
Iraqi army, allies further advance in offensive to retake Daesh-held Hawijah Press TV 22 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi government forces have recaptured more than a dozen other villages near Hawijah as they successfully carry out the second phase of a joint operation with allied fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units to push Daesh Takfiri terrorists out of the strategic town in the country's oil-rich northern province of Kirkuk.
UNSC warns Iraqi Kurds against independence referendum Press TV 22 Sep 2017 -- The UN Security Council has warned that a secession referendum planned to be held in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region next week is potentially "destabilizing" and threatens the ongoing war against Daesh terrorists.
Iraqi Kurdistan Refuses to Postpone Independence Vote Sputnik 22 Sep 2017 -- President of Iraqi Kurdistan Masoud Barzani refused to postpone the September 25 independence referendum amid mass rallies of autonomy supporters.
Kuwait to Host Iraq Reconstruction Conference in Early 2018 VOA 22 Sep 2017 -- Kuwait will host a conference early next year focused on reconstruction efforts in Iraq following "unprecedented" advances made recently by the country's military, Brett McGurk, the special presidential envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, said Friday.
Iraq: Security Council voices concern over planned referendum in Kurdistan Region UN News 21 Sep 2017 -- The United Nations Security Council today expressed concern over the "potentially destabilizing impact" of the Kurdistan Regional Government's plans to unilaterally hold a referendum next week.
U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 21 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 41 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Security Forces Begin Huwayjah Offensive AFPS 21 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi security forces initiated major combat operations in Huwayjah during today's early morning hours, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said.
OIR Spokesman: Liberation From ISIS Underway in Iraqi Towns AFPS 21 Sep 2017 -- Operations have begun to liberate western Anbar and Huwayjah, the last two areas in Iraq where the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria hold territory, said Army Col. Ryan Dillon, spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve.
UN votes for resolution to probe Daesh war crimes in Iraq Press TV 21 Sep 2017 -- The United Nations Security Council has voted for a resolution that authorizes an investigation team to collect evidence on the atrocities committed by the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in Iraq.
Iraqi forces liberate 11 villages from Daesh near Hawijah Press TV 21 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi government forces have managed to seize back nearly a dozen villages near Hawijah as they are battling Daesh Takfiri terrorists in joint operations with allied fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units to push the terrorists out of the northern town.
Iraq launches offensive to liberate northern Hawijah from Daesh Press TV 21 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi armed forces have launched a massive offensive to liberate the town of Hawijah in the oil-rich northern province of Kirkuk, one of the last remaining Daesh bastions in the Arab country.
Iran, Iraq, Turkey warn Kurds against referendum Press TV 21 Sep 2017 -- Iran, Iraq and Turkey have voiced concerns over a planned secession referendum in the northern Iraqi Kurdistan region, warning that the unconstitutional vote could fan the flames of tensions in the Middle East.
Iraqi Army Frees Anah Town Near Syrian Border From Daesh Sputnik 21 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi security forces completely liberate the western city of Anah near the Syrian border and raise the Iraqi flag over its buildings.
Iraqi Kurdistan Ready to Postpone Referendum Provided Certain Guarantees Sputnik 21 Sep 2017 -- The officials from Iraqi Kurdistan expressed their readiness to postpone the upcoming September 25 independence referendum if Iraq, US, UN comfirm a set of demanded guarantees.
Iraqi Security Forces Start Offensive to Liberate Hawijah From Daesh Sputnik 21 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Security Forces continue to clear the parts of western Iraq under Daesh control. They initiated major combat operations in Hawijah, isolated since the battle for Mosul in July of 2016.
Security Council approves probe into ISIL's alleged war crimes in Iraq UN News 21 Sep 2017 -- The United Nations Security Council today authorised the establishment of an investigation team to support Iraq's domestic efforts to hold the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh) accountable for acts that may amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide committed in the country.
Iraq Launches Offensive to Recapture Hawija VOA 21 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced Thursday his forces have begun an offensive to retake control of the town of Hawija, one of the last areas in Iraq held by Islamic State militants.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 20 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 44 strikes consisting of 50 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Clear Signal: Turkey Holds Drills on Iraqi Border as Kurdish Referendum Nears Sputnik 20 Sep 2017 -- The massive military drills launched by Ankara on the Iraqi border are an unambiguous statement of its readiness to respond to a threat, which may emerge after the Kurdish vote on September 25, experts told Sputnik adding that the situation risks degrading to chaos and escalation.
Ankara Increases Pressure on Iraqi Kurds Before Independence Vote VOA 19 Sep 2017 -- Around 100 Turkish tanks and armored vehicles are massed on the Iraqi-Kurdish border, ostensibly for military exercises, that coincide with a hardening of Ankara's political rhetoric against the independence referendum by Iraqi Kurds.
Turkish jets kill three civilians in Iraq: Report Press TV 20 Sep 2017 -- Three civilians have been killed when Turkish fighter jets bombarded Duhok province in Iraq's Kurdistan region, a report says.
Turkey may impose bans on Iraqi Kurdistan if referendum held: Erdogan Press TV 20 Sep 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region with sanctions in case it goes ahead with plans to hold an independence referendum.
Will Kurdish Vote Trigger Yet Another War in Iraq? VOA 20 Sep 2017 -- It is rare for the United States and Iran to agree on anything but this week both Washington and Tehran have been scrambling to try to dissuade the president of Iraqi Kurdistan, Masoud Barzani, from holding a referendum on independence.
Strikes Continue in Effort to Defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 19 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 13 strikes consisting of 21 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Crushing ISIS: Air power operations in a complex battle space AFNS 19 Sep 2017 -- Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, discussed the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria during the 2017 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18, 2017.
Iraqi PM orders end of referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan IRNA 19 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi issued order to stop referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Iraq breakup will lead to global conflict: Turkish minister Press TV 19 Sep 2017 -- Turkish Defense Minister Nurettin Canikli has reiterated Ankara's opposition to a planned Kurdish independence referendum in northern Iraq, warning that disintegration of Iraq will lead to a global conflict.
Iraqi forces recapture village in Anbar from Daesh terrorists Press TV 19 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi army soldiers, backed by allied fighters from Popular Mobilization Units, have fully liberated a village in the country's beleaguered western province of Anbar from the grip of Daesh terrorist group as operations continue to win back the militant-held areas there.
Kirkuk's Council Votes Against Baghdad's Decision on Governor's Dismissal Sputnik 19 Sep 2017 -- The Kirkuk Council on Tuesday voted against the decision of the Iraqi Parliament for the resignation of Kirkuk Governor Najmaldin Karim.
Iraqi Army Starts Op to Squeeze Daesh From Areas Near Syrian Border Sputnik 19 Sep 2017 -- Iraq's Prime Minister Haider Abadi announced Tuesday the country's armed forces had launched an operation to drive the remains of Daesh forces away from the western parts of the country that border Syria.
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 94 strikes consisting of 126 engagements in Iraq and Syria over the last two days, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Kurdistan referendum is a strategic mistake: Iran ISNA 18 Sep 2017 -- Iranian foreign ministry spokesman emphasized that the Iraqi Kurdish independence referendum is a strategic mistake that threatens the security and stability of Iraq.
Iraq moves 1,400 wives, children of Daesh terrorists to new site near Mosul Press TV 18 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi authorities say they have moved some 1,400 foreign wives and children of suspected Daesh Takfiri terrorists to a new site north of Mosul, which used to be the terror group's de facto capital in the Arab country, dismissing the concerns of aid organizations.
Iraqi PM demands suspension of Kurdish independence referendum Press TV 18 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has formally demanded suspension of the upcoming Kurdish independence referendum amid the central government's strong opposition to the planned vote.
Iraqi Supreme Court Suspends Kurdish Referendum VOA 18 Sep 2017 -- Iraq's supreme court has approved a request by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to suspend an independence referendum that the country's Kurdistan region planned to hold later this month.
Iraqi Vice President Says Iraq Will Not Accept 'Another Israel' Sputnik 18 Sep 2017 -- In July Iraqi Vice President Nouri Maliki told Sputnik that Kurdistan would be unable to secede because it would be against the constitution of Iraq. In response to Barzani's announcement to hold an independence referendum no matter what, Maliki has warned that the Iraqi government will not tolerate the establishment of "another Israel."
Iran only recognizes integrated, federal Iraq: Top official Press TV 17 Sep 2017 -- A senior Iranian official warns that any "illegal" separatist move in Iraq would escalate insecurity in the country and across the region, saying that the Islamic Republic only recognizes an integrated and federal Iraqi government.
Iraq vice president: Baghdad won't tolerate creation of 'second Israel' Press TV 17 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Vice President Nouri al-Maliki has denounced a planned Kurdish independence referendum in northern Iraq, warning that Baghdad would not tolerate the establishment of "a second Israel," after the occupying regime became the only entity to support the so-called plebiscite.
Turkey's Erdogan, Iraq's Abadi to discuss planned Kurdistan referendum Press TV 17 Sep 2017 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that he will discuss with the Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi a controversial plan in the Arab country's autonomous Kurdistan region for holding a referendum of independence on September 25.
Iraqi Kurdish sessesion vote 'playing with fire': PM Abadi Press TV 17 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says Kurdish authorities are "playing with fire" by planning to hold a referendum on the independence of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
Iran, UN Chief Voice Opposition To Plans For Referendum On Kurdish Independence RFE/RL 17 Sep 2017 -- Pressure increased against plans by Kurdish leaders in northern Iraq to hold an independence referendum, with the United Nations chief and Iranian leaders adding their voices to opponents of the vote.
What's Controversial About a Kurdistan Referendum? VOA 17 Sep 2017 -- In the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region, traffic cameras nail speeders, and trash thrown on the street is whisked away by morning. High-level officials from all over the country dine in five-star hotels, and parks, malls and cafes are packed on nights and weekends.
Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 16 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 33 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi army liberates Daesh-held Akashat town near Syria border Press TV 16 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi government forces, backed by allied fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units, have liberated Akashat town near border with Syria from the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
Lawmakers of Iraq's Kurdistan region approve independence referendum Press TV 16 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi Kurdish legislators of the country's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region have approved a plan to hold a referendum on independence from Baghdad later this month, a contentious move spearheaded by regional President Masoud Barzani that has faced bitter opposition from the central government and several other countries, including neighboring Iran, Turkey and Syria.
Iraqi Forces Launch Operation to Liberate East of the Country From Daesh Sputnik 16 Sep 2017 -- The Iraqi military announced on Saturday it had launched an operation to clear the parts of eastern Iraq under Daesh control fro terrorists.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 30 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Daesh executes own senior commander in Kirkuk over leaving stronghold Press TV 15 Sep 2017 -- The Takfiri Daesh terrorist group has reportedly executed one of its high-ranking militant commanders in Iraq's northern oil-rich province of Kirkuk on charges of "attempts to escape to the land of non-believers."
Iraqi Kurdistan Parl't Approves Independence Referendum on Sept. 25 - Reports Sputnik 15 Sep 2017 -- The Rudaw news agency reported Friday that Iraqi Kurdistan parliament had finally approved the independence referendum that would be held on September 25.
Iraqi Kurdistan's Independence Referendum May Provoke New Conflict - Turkish PM Sputnik 15 Sep 2017 -- As the independence referendum of Iraqi Kurdistan approaches, Ankara has again warned about the possible consequences of the upcoming vote.
Ankara Threatens Sanctions Against Iraqi Kurds Over Independence Vote VOA 15 Sep 2017 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim warned Friday that the Iraqi Kurdish plan to hold an independence referendum was a "grave mistake." Iraqi Kurdistan regional President Masoud Barzani has called for the referendum on September 25 in the semi-autonomous area.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 14 Sep 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Eric J. Pahon, Defense Department Spokesman
Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq AFPS 14 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 43 strikes consisting of 45 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Steady Progress Marks Success in Iraqis' Fight Against ISIS, Official Says AFPS 14 Sep 2017 -- Progress is steady in the fight to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, as Iraqi security forces push ahead to eradicate the enemy from Iraq, Army Col. Ryan S. Dillon, spokesman for Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, told Pentagon reporters today during a news briefing live from Baghdad.
Iran, Turkey military chiefs: Kurdish vote 'dangerous' Press TV 14 Sep 2017 -- The military chiefs of Iran and Turkey have warned of dangerous consequences of an upcoming referendum on the possible secession of Iraq's Kurdistan region.
Iraqi parliament votes to dismiss Kirkuk governor over independence vote Press TV 14 Sep 2017 -- The Iraqi parliament has voted to dismiss the governor of the northern oil-rich province of Kirkuk after the provincial council voted to take part in the upcoming Kurdish independence referendum irrespective of the central government's strong opposition to the planned vote.
More than 70 people, 7 Iranians among them, killed in Iraq's twin attacks Press TV 14 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi security and medical sources say more than 70 people, including seven Iranians, have lost their lives in twin gun and car bomb attacks striking the country's southern province of Dhi Qar.
Kurdish Kirkuk Governor Defies Iraqi Parliament Vote For His Removal RFE/RL 14 Sep 2017 -- The Kurdish governor of Kirkuk Province has called a vote by the Iraqi parliament to remove him from his position "illegal" and vowed to remain in office.
At Least 52 Killed In Gunmen, Car Bomb In Southern Iraq RFE/RL 14 Sep 2017 -- An attack by gunmen and suicide car bombers has killed at least 52 people, including more than a dozen visiting Iranians, in southern Iraq, officials and local media say.
Why is the Kurdistan Referendum Controversial? VOA 14 Sep 2017 -- In the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region, traffic cameras nail speeders, and trash thrown on the street is whisked away by morning. High-level officials from all over the country dine in five-star hotels, and parks, malls and cafes are packed on nights and weekends.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 13 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 65 strikes consisting of 76 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
US troops using new base in Iraqi Kurdistan: Officials Press TV 13 Sep 2017 -- US forces have been deployed to Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, Kurdish officials say, noting that the presence is part of the joint military campaign the two sides have been running against terror groups for months now.
Israel premier support Kurdish independence vote in Iraq Press TV 13 Sep 2017 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voices support for the formation of a Kurdish state in the lead-up to a planned independence referendum in Iraq's Kurdistan region, which has sparked strong criticisms from the central government as well as Iraq's neighbors.
Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq Against ISIS Terrorists AFPS 12 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 41 strikes consisting of 50 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Independence vote divides Kurdish groups: Iran official Press TV 12 Sep 2017 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has warned that a referendum on the independence of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region will divide Kurdish groups and political parties.
Six Iraqi unions to sue Kurdistan Regional Govt. over independence referendum Press TV 12 Sep 2017 -- Six Iraqi unions are set to take legal action against the government of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region over an independence referendum due this month.
Iraqi Lawmakers Reject Pending Kurdish Independence Vote VOA 12 Sep 2017 -- The Iraqi parliament on Tuesday condemned a referendum vote slated for later this month that would possibly grant independence to Iraqi Kurds.
Officials Release Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Sept. 9-10, conducting 78 strikes consisting of 91 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi Army Has Recaptured 90% of Territory Once Held by Daesh Terrorists Sputnik 11 Sep 2017 -- According to a spokesman for Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi's office, Iraqi government forces have recaptured over 90 percent of the territory which had been occupied by Daesh terrorists.
Some 1,400 foreign women, children left behind by Daesh after Tal Afar liberation Press TV 10 Sep 2017 -- After being expelled from Tal Afar, the Daesh terrorist group has left behind some 1,400 foreign wives and children, who are now in the custody of the Iraqi government.
Iraq Says Holding 1,300 Women, Children, Families of IS Fighters VOA 10 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi authorities said Sunday they are holding more than 1,300 foreign women and children, the families of suspected Islamic State jihadists, at a camp for displaced people and expect to repatriate them to their home countries.
Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 09 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 43 strikes consisting of 47 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi army soldiers, allies kill 14 Daesh bombers in Diyala Press TV 09 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi army troops, backed by allied fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units, have launched a counter-terrorism operation to hunt down Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the country's eastern province of Diyala, killing more than a dozen extremists in the process.
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 23 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Iraqi troops find dozens of bodies in mass grave near Tal Afar Press TV 08 Sep 2017 -- Iraqi forces have reportedly found a mass grave in an area northwest of Tal Afar containing the bodies of at least 50 people who were slain by Daesh Takfiri terrorists as government forces, backed by volunteer fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units, were engaged in a multi-pronged operation to liberate the northern city from the extremists.
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Colonel Dillon via teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 07 Sep 2017 -- Presenter: Colonel Ryan Dillon, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Spokesman; Eric J. Pahon, Defense Department Spokesman
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 07 Sep 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 16 strikes consisting of 30 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
Command Changes in Fight Against ISIS, Mission Does Not, Official Says AFPS 07 Sep 2017 -- While leadership changed hands in Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve operations this week, the U.S. led-coalition's mission to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has not, said Army Col. Ryan Dillon, the task force's spokesman.

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