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December 2017 - Iraq Special Weapons News
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- Coalition Trains, Equips Iraqi Border Guard Force AFPS 31 Dec 2017 -- The first group of Iraqi Border Guard Force members graduated today from a 12-day program conducted by members of the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Iraqi warplanes kill nearly dozen Daesh militants near Iran border Press TV 31 Dec 2017 -- A high-ranking Iraqi military official says nearly a dozen Daesh Takfiri terrorists were killed when Iraqi Air Force fighter jets bombarded their positions in the country's eastern province of Diyala near the border with Iran.
- Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 29 Dec 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria between Dec. 22 and yesterday, conducting 46 strikes consisting of 93 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Inherent Resolve Official Describes Defeat-ISIS Campaign Progress AFPS 28 Dec 2017 -- The coalition's efforts against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have been successful, but there is still much to do to eradicate the group, British army Maj. Gen. Felix Gedney told Pentagon reporters yesterday.
- U.S.-led coalition forces make decisive gains against ISIS in 2017 Army News 28 Dec 2017 -- 2017 was a momentous year for the U.S.-led coalition's fight against ISIS, as the Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve broke the group's three-year stranglehold on Mosul, Iraq, and also liberated the group's self-proclaimed capital in Raqqa, Syria.
- Department Of Defense Press Briefing By Maj. Gen. Gedney Via Teleconference DoD 27 Dec 2017 -- Presenter: U.K. Army Major General Felix Gedney, Deputy Commander, Strategy and Support, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve
- Australia Ending Role in Airstrikes Against IS in Iraq and Syria VOA 23 Dec 2017 -- Australia will end its airstrikes against Islamic State militant targets in Iraq and Syria after being part of a U.S.-led international coalition for more than two years.
- Iraq's Hashd al-Sha'abi forces deployed to Syrian border to back army: Commander Press TV 23 Dec 2017 -- A top commander of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, says the paramilitary group has deployed forces to the border with Syria in a bid to support army troops, who have come under militant fire from the war-torn country over the past three days.
- Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 22 Dec 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria between Dec. 18 and yesterday, conducting 11 strikes consisting of 21 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Australia's Defense Chief Declares End of Air Campaign Against Daesh Sputnik 22 Dec 2017 -- Australian Defense Minister Marise Payne on Friday declared an end to the nation's airstrike operations in Syria and Iraq, although she admitted the challenge was not over yet, local media reported.
- Protests rock Iraq's Kurdistan region for fourth consecutive day Press TV 21 Dec 2017 -- Hundreds of angry protesters have faced off with security forces in Iraq's northern semi-autonomous Kurdish region, demanding the resignation of politicians accused of graft and corruption.
- Iraqi Kurdistan parliament speaker resigns amid anti-KRG protests Press TV 20 Dec 2017 -- The parliament speaker of Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan has resigned amid fatal protests against the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
- Iraqi Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Resigns Amid Protest in Region - Source Sputnik 20 Dec 2017 -- Yusuf Mohammed Sadiq, the speaker of Iraqi Kurdistan's parliament, has resigned, while the Gorran Movement party and the Kurdistan Islamic Group party withdrew from the regional government amid protests in the autonomy, a source told Sputnik Wednesday.
- Violent Protests Ease in Iraqi Kurdistan, Anger Remains VOA 20 Dec 2017 -- Violent protests eased Wednesday in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, but concerns remained that the crisis could grow as opposition politicians quit Parliament and the government cracked down on media accused of fomenting the unrest.
- 2 Opposition Parties Withdraw from Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government VOA 20 Dec 2017 -- Two opposition parties, the Gorran and the Kurdistan Islamic Group (Komal), have withdrawn from Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), party sources said.
- Coalition Removes ISIS Leaders From Battlefield AFPS 19 Dec 2017 -- In Iraq and Syria, coalition airstrikes killed three senior Islamic State of Iraq and Syria leaders in the past three weeks, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials announced today.
- Anti-government protesters clash with police in Iraq's Kurdistan Press TV 19 Dec 2017 -- Security forces in Iraq's Kurdistan region have clashed with demonstrators protesting corruption and unpaid salaries for a second day.
- Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 18 Dec 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria between Dec. 15-17, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 26 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Iraqi security forces kill Daesh local leader in Diyala Press TV 18 Dec 2017 -- Iraqi security forces have killed a high-profile commander of Daesh Takfiri terrorist group along with two of his associates in the country's eastern province of Diyala.
- Italy to Decrease Military Presence in Iraq, Afghanistan, Start Mission in Niger Sputnik 17 Dec 2017 -- Italy is set to decrease its military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan in the light of the victory over Daesh terrorist group.
- Hashd al-Sha'abi necessity for Iraq security: Iran envoy Press TV 16 Dec 2017 -- The Iranian ambassador to Baghdad has defended the role of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), better known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, in fighting terrorism in Iraq, saying the force is a "necessity" for the country's security.
- OIR Officials Report Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 15 Dec 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria between Dec. 11-14, conducting 42 strikes consisting of 53 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Iraq's Badr Organization chief places fighters under national army Press TV 14 Dec 2017 -- The secretary general of Badr Organization, Iraq's biggest Shia Muslim paramilitary group, has told his fighters to take orders from the national military and sever their relations with the group's political wing, which holds 22 seats in the Iraqi parliament.
- Iraq executes 38 members of Daesh, al-Qaeda over terrorism charges Press TV 14 Dec 2017 -- Iraq has executed 38 members of the Daesh and al-Qaeda Takfiri terror groups over terrorism charges in a prison in the southern province of Dhi Qar, provincial authorities say.
- Iraqi Army Spokesman Denies Alleged Plans to Create Coordination Center With SDF Sputnik 12 Dec 2017 -- Last week, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi declared victory over Daesh and the restoration of control over the border with Syria.
- Saudis comprise biggest number of terrorists arrested in Iraq: Report Press TV 12 Dec 2017 -- Saudi nationals reportedly comprise the biggest number of the foreign terrorists arrested during Iraqi army operations against the Takfiri Daesh terror group in the northern and western parts of the country.
- Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq AFPS 11 Dec 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria over the last three days, conducting 14 strikes consisting of 27 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Iraqi, Syrian Democratic Forces Destroy ISIS' 'Caliphate' AFPS 11 Dec 2017 -- While Iraqi security forces and Syrian Democratic Forces have destroyed the idea of an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria 'Caliphate,' much work remains to be done against the terror group, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Robert Manning said today.
- Iraqi Shiite Leader Urges Militiamen to Hand Over Weapons to Government Sputnik 11 Dec 2017 -- Last week, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi declared victory over Daesh and the restoration of control over the border with Syria.
- Iraq Celebrates Victory Over Islamic State With Parade VOA 10 Dec 2017 -- Iraq celebrated its victory over the Islamic State with a military parade Sunday in the capital, a day after Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the successful ouster of the jihadist group from the country.
- Iraqi Kurds Criticize Abadi for Not Recognizing them in Fight against IS VOA 10 Dec 2017 -- Kurdish forces in Iraq, known as Peshmerga, Sunday criticized Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi for not mentioning the role of Peshmerga in defeating IS in Iraq.
- Iraqi PM hails popular forces, calls for national unity after Daesh fall Press TV 09 Dec 2017 -- Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has commended the role of the country's Popular Mobilization Units in defeating the Daesh terrorist group and called for unity among the Iraqi nation after the collapse of the Takfiri extremists.
- Iraq: Abadi declares end of war on Daesh Press TV 09 Dec 2017 -- Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has declared the end of military operations against the Daesh terrorist group in the Arab country.
- Iraqi Government Declares Victory Over Islamic State RFE/RL 09 Dec 2017 -- Iraq has declared victory over Islamic State (IS) militants, saying the last remnants of the extremist group have been driven from the country three years after it captured large swaths of Iraqi territory.
- Iraqi PM Declares Victory Over Daesh After Control of Border With Syria Restored Sputnik 09 Dec 2017 -- Iraqi forces have completed a yearslong operation against Daesh the same week the Syrian Army freed its country from terrorists.
- Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 08 Dec 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 18 strikes consisting of 40 engagements against ISIS terrorists in Syria between Dec. 4 and yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Iraqi forces liberate areas in fresh offensive to flush out Daesh from desert hideouts Press TV 08 Dec 2017 -- Iraqi army soldiers, supported by pro-government forces from Popular Mobilization Units, have scored territorial gains against Takfiri Daesh terrorists as they have launched a new phase of a large-scale military operation to dislodge the militants from their hideouts in the desert in western Iraq.
- Iraq starts 2nd phase of ops to clear desert areas of Daesh Press TV 08 Dec 2017 -- Iraqi forces have begun a new push to clear the last areas in the country's arid west of pockets of Takfiri Daesh terrorists.
- Officials Meet in Baghdad to Discuss Coalition Support for Iraqi Forces AFPS 05 Dec 2017 -- The High Level Committee of the Iraqi Ministry of Defense and Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve met today in Baghdad to discuss the way forward for the coalition's continued support of the Iraqi security forces.
- Iraqi foreign ministry rejects calls to disband popular forces Press TV 05 Dec 2017 -- The Iraqi foreign ministry has strongly rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's call for dismantling the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known by their Arabic name as Hashd al-Sha'abi, which have played a significant role in crushing the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in the Arab country.
- Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS AFPS 04 Dec 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 33 strikes consisting of 49 engagements between Dec. 1 and yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Calls for disbanding Iraq's PMU, sign of new plot against Mideast: Iran official Press TV 04 Dec 2017 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani says calls for disbanding Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) indicate a new plot aimed at bringing back insecurity to the Middle East.
- Half of Izadis kidnapped by Daesh still missing: Kurdish official Press TV 03 Dec 2017 -- Around half of the members of the Izadi minority group kidnapped by the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group three years ago are still missing, Iraqi Kurdish officials say.
- Iraqi commander rejects calls to disband popular forces Press TV 03 Dec 2017 -- An Iraqi commander has rejected calls for the disbanding of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known by their Arabic name as Hashd al-Sha'abi, which have played a major role in pushing out the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
- Pompeo claims he 'sent a note' to warn Iran's Soleimani over Iraq Press TV 03 Dec 2017 -- CIA Director Mike Pompeo says he has written a letter to Iran's Major General Qassem Soleimani, who commands the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to warn him about US interests in Iraq.
- France's Macron Calls For Iraqi Dialogue, Dismantling of Iran-Backed Militia RFE/RL 03 Dec 2017 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Iraq to dismantle all militias - including an Iran-backed military force – and for the government in Baghdad to open dialogue to ease tensions with Iraqi Kurdish leaders.
- CIA Chief Sends Letter To Iranian General Over Threats To U.S. Forces In Iraq RFE/RL 03 Dec 2017 -- The director of the CIA says he sent a letter to a top Iranian general warning him that Washington will hold Tehran responsible for any attacks on U.S. interests by Iran-backed forces in Iraq.
- Iran says oil swap deal with Iraq imminent Press TV 02 Dec 2017 -- Iran says it expects to sign an agreement with Iraq within the next few days based on which it would swap the country's oil produced in its Kirkuk province with equal amounts in the Persian Gulf.
- We are in new era, referendum is behind us, says Iraqi Kurdish PM Press TV 02 Dec 2017 -- Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)'s prime minister says the issue of a unilateral independence referendum is over, adding that the region respects a recent top court ruling that bans any secession from the mainland.
- Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 01 Dec 2017 -- U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 24 engagements between Nov. 27 and yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
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