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September 2018 - Iraq Special Weapons News
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- Turkish warplanes 'neutralize' over dozen PKK terrorists in northern Iraq Press TV 30 Sep 2018 -- Turkey's military says more than a dozen members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group have been killed as Turkish military aircraft conducted a series of airstrikes against terrorist hideouts in Iraq's northern semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
- US Builds New Military Base on Syrian-Iraqi Border - Kurdish Commander Sputnik 30 Sep 2018 -- The US has been boosting its military presence in the region and, according to an SDF spokesperson, the base is being used in an offensive against the remaining Daesh militants in eastern Syria.
- Iraqi Kurds elect first parliament since secession fiasco Press TV 30 Sep 2018 -- Voters in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region in northern Iraq have headed to polling stations to elect the first parliament since a disastrous separation referendum last year.
- Iraqi Kurds Vote For New Parliament In Long-Delayed Elections RFE/RL 30 Sep 2018 -- Iraq's Kurdistan region has held long-delayed parliamentary elections, amid growing discontent with perceived corruption and economic hardship.
- Iraqi Kurds Vote for New Parliament VOA 30 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi Kurds headed to the polls Sunday to elect a new parliament for the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, a year after a controversial independence referendum led to an armed crackdown from the Iraqi Government.
- On Ordered Departure at Consulate Basrah US Dept. of State 28 Sep 2018 -- Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has made the determination to place Consulate Basrah on ordered departure.
- US closes its consulate in Iraq's Basra, citing 'security concerns' Press TV 29 Sep 2018 -- The US State Department has announced its decision to close and evacuate its consulate in Basra in southern Iraq over what it has called security risks after violent incidents near the facility.
- U.S. To Close Consulate In Iraq, Citing 'Threats' From Iran And Allied Militias RFE/RL 29 Sep 2018 -- The United States has announced it will close its consulate in Basra, citing what it said were threats from the Iranian government and Iran-backed militias in Iraq that have launched rocket attacks on the facility.
- US Warns Iran, Moves Diplomatic Personnel in Iraq VOA 29 Sep 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday the United States has ordered a temporary relocation of diplomatic personnel in Iraq because of growing threats to U.S. diplomatic facilities by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force and its allied militias in Iraq.
- US-led coalition admits killing 1,100 people in Syria, Iraq IRNA 27 Sep 2018 -- The US-led international coalition admitted that it killed more than 1,100 civilians as a result of raids carried out in Syria and Iraq since 2014.
- Iraq Resumes Production at Mosul Oil Field After Daesh Defeat - Oil Ministry Sputnik 26 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi Oil Minister Jabbar Luaibi said in a message to Prime Minister Haider Abadi about restored oil production at an oil field south of Mosul.
- Hashd al-Sha'abi accuses US-led forces of attacking its base in Iraq's Anbar Press TV 24 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units have accused the US-led coalition purportedly fighting the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group of attacking its base in the country's western province of Anbar as government troops and their allies are seeking to purge the war-ravaged Arab country of remnants of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
- Iraq not allowing Turkish troops back to Bashiqa: Report Press TV 23 Sep 2018 -- Iraq has refused to allow Turkish troops back into the Arab country following a leave from their bases, a government-affiliated think tank in Baghdad has reported.
- Iraqi security forces kill 15 Daesh terrorists IRNA 19 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi security forces killed 15 Daesh terrorists on borders common with Syria.
- Iraq oil output to be squeezed until 2028 Press TV 19 Sep 2018 -- New estimates show Iraq's oil production would be squeezed for the next decade as a result of what analysts see as a lack of adequate operational infrastructure.
- Iraq's Oil Output Can't Exceed More Than 10% Growth in Next Decade – Report Sputnik 19 Sep 2018 -- A new report on Iraq's oil production capability says a series of problems, including export bottlenecks caused by a lack of infrastructure, will continue to limit the country's oil output for years to come.
- Coalition Effort Aims at Stability in Iraq, Syria AFPS 18 Sep 2018 -- The coalition continues to help forces in both Iraq and Syria establish security and stability in areas that have known nothing but oppression since the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria reared its head five years ago, the spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve said today.
- Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve Press Briefing By Col. Ryan via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq DoD 18 Sep 2018 -- Presenter: Colonel Sean J. Ryan, spokesman, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve; Commander Sean Robertson, Pentagon spokesman
- Iraqi Hashd Sha'abi leader says he won't run for premiership Press TV 18 Sep 2018 -- Secretary General of Iraq's Badr Organization, who is also the leader of the political Fatah (Conquest) Alliance and the pro-government Hashd al-Sha'abi (Popular Mobilization Units), has withdrawn his candidacy for prime minister, stressing the need for political consensus in order to make progress in the Arab country's political process.
- Iraq to send troops along border to stop Turkish 'violations' Press TV 18 Sep 2018 -- Iraq has announced plans to deploy troops along the border with Turkey in an effort to defend the frontier against any "violations" of its territory and airspace.
- Brave Rifles and Coalition Mortarmen Train Iraqi Troops Army News 17 Sep 2018 -- Mortarmen from Bandit Troop, 1st Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, conducted training for Iraqi troops alongside mortar instructors from the Australian and New Zealand military, Sep. 1-12, 2018.
- Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS Targets in Iraq, Syria AFPS 17 Sep 2018 -- Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Al-Abadi orders troops deployment along border with Turkey IRNA 17 Sep 2018 -- The National Security Council of Iraq in a session presided over by Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi approved deployment of border guards along borders with Turkey.
- UN: Street Protests Escalate in Iraq's Basra Governorate VOA 16 Sep 2018 -- The U.N. human rights office reports street protests over the lack of basic services in Iraq's Basra Governorate are escalating as the government fails to meet the population's rising discontent.
- Germany hints at long-term military presence in Mideast Press TV 16 Sep 2018 -- Germany, a member of the US-led coalition which has been bombarding the Middle East, says it will not reject a possible longer-term deployment of German troops to the region.
- German Defense Minister Calls for Longer Mandate for Its Military in Iraq Sputnik 16 Sep 2018 -- German troops are currently tasked with training the Middle Eastern country's military, as well as the Kurdish Peshmerga, to counter the remnants of terrorist forces.
- Former Anbar governor elected Iraqi parliament speaker Press TV 15 Sep 2018 -- Iraq's parliament has elected speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, former governor of the western province of Anbar, marking the first step towards forming a new government four months after national elections.
- Iraqi PM Abadi Says He Won't 'Cling To A Second Term' RFE/RL 15 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi has indicated he may not seek a second term amid power struggles in the country, although observers say it was unclear if he was actually giving up any claim to power.
- Iraqi PM Abadi says not seeking re-election after protests Press TV 14 Sep 2018 -- As Iraq moves closer to forming a new government, the incumbent Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi says he is not seeking to serve a second term in office.
- 'A Highly Meaningful Message': Iran Acknowledges Air Strike on Iraqi Kurds Sputnik 14 Sep 2018 -- The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) confirmed the strike in a statement.
- Iran Calls U.S. Blame Over Iraq Attacks 'Astonishing, Provocative' RFE/RL 12 Sep 2018 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has described accusations by the United States that Tehran's allies were responsible for recent attacks on U.S. diplomatic missions in Iraq as "astonishing, provocative, and irresponsible," Iranian media report.
- Iran rejects US claims over Basra protests as 'provocative, irresponsible' Press TV 12 Sep 2018 -- Iran has rejected as "provocative and irresponsible" US accusations regarding the recent unrest in the Iraqi city of Basra, saying Washington cannot cover up its involvement in fomenting tension in Iraq by blaming others.
- US threatens Iran over attack on consulate in Basra Press TV 12 Sep 2018 -- The United States has threatened Iran with a response over the unrest in the Iraqi city of Basra, saying Tehran will be held accountable for any possible harm to the American citizens stationed there.
- Coalition Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq AFPS 10 Sep 2018 -- The coalition and its partners continued to strike Islamic State of Iraq and Syria targets in designated parts of Syria and Iraq between Sept. 3-9, conducting 16 strikes consisting of 22 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Iraqi security forces bust five-strong terrorist cell in southern Kirkuk Press TV 09 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi security forces have disbanded a terrorist group in the southern part of the country's oil-rich northern province of Kirkuk as government troops, backed by allied fighters from Popular Mobilization Units, are trying to purge the war-ravaged Arab country of the remnants of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.
- IRGC confirms missile attack against terror cells in Kurdistan Region of Iraq ISNA 09 Sep 2018 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that has fired missiles against the bases of terror cells based in Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
- Iran's IRGC confirms firing 7 missiles at Iraq-based terrorists Press TV 09 Sep 2018 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRCG) confirms that it has fired seven short-range missiles at a gathering of terrorist commanders in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards Confirm Deadly Missile Strikes On Kurdish Rebels In Iraq RFE/RL 09 Sep 2018 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says it was behind a rocket assault on an Iranian Kurdish rebel group in Iraq that killed at least 11 people.
- Iraqi officials condemn violent Basra protests, point finger at US, Daesh, Ba'athists Press TV 08 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi officials have denounced recent deadly demonstrations in the southern city of Basra, saying they believe the US, Daesh terrorists and remnants of former Ba'ath regime are behind the violence.
- Rockets Strike Airport In Iraq's Basra As Tensions Remain High RFE/RL 08 Sep 2018 -- Security officials in the Iraqi port city of Basra, which has been rocked by several days of sometimes violent protests, say three rockets were fired at the city's airport on September 8.
- Iraq PM Urged to Resign Following Emergency Parliamentary Session VOA 08 Sep 2018 -- The two largest electoral blocs in Iraq called on Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to resign Saturday after parliament held an emergency session to discuss the unrest in Basra that has killed at least 12 people during several days of protest over poor public services, unemployment and corruption.
- Iraqi Protesters Set Iranian Consulate Ablaze In Basra RFE/RL 07 Sep 2018 -- Demonstrators stormed the Iranian Consulate in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, damaging offices before setting the building on fire, security officials and witnesses say.
- Basra Protesters Torch Iranian Consulate Amid Reports Security Forces Pull Back VOA 07 Sep 2018 -- Amateur video broadcast on Arab news channels Friday showed protesters in Basra, Iraq torching the Iranian consulate and chanting anti-Iran slogans. The Iraqi government declared a curfew, a day before the Iraqi parliament is due to meet to discuss the situation in the southern port city. The protesters say Iran is interfering in Iraqi politics and blame Iran for the poor public services in the oil-rich city.
- Iraq milestone: Some four million people return home, displacement drops to four-year low UN News 04 Sep 2018 -- For the first time in nearly four years, the number of displaced Iraqis has fallen below two million, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the United Nations migration agency.
- Israel Declines To Rule Out Strikes On Iranian Military Targets In Iraq RFE/RL 04 Sep 2018 -- Israel's defense minister has said the Jewish state will not rule out staging air strikes on suspected Iranian military targets in Iraq after carrying out deadly raids on Iranian facilities in neighboring Syria in recent years.
- Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS Targets in Iraq, Syria AFPS 03 Sep 2018 -- Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve and its partners continue to pursue the lasting defeat of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in designated parts of Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today.
- Iraqi parliament holds first session since May election, fails to elect speaker Press TV 03 Sep 2018 -- The Iraqi parliament has held its first session since May's national election, which signals important progress in forming a new government, but failed to elect a speaker.
- Iraqi prime minister names himself Hashd al-Sha'abi head Press TV 03 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has declared himself the head of the pro-government Popular Mobilization Units, only a few days after he dismissed their former leader over alleged involvement in "political and partisan work."
- Daesh terrorists attack northern Iraqi village, seven people killed Press TV 03 Sep 2018 -- At least seven people have lost their lives when remnants of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group launched an attack against a residential area in Iraq's oil-rich northern province of Kirkuk.
- Iran says will work with any government formed in Iraq Press TV 03 Sep 2018 -- Iran says it will work with any government which is formed in neighboring Iraq after two political factions created an alliance that would give them a majority bloc in parliament.
- Iraq factions announce alliances to form new government Press TV 03 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi political factions, which did best in the country's May parliamentary elections, announce separate alliances within the legislature, which they claim enables them to form the country's new government.
- Iraq's Muqtada Al-Sadr Forms Parliamentary Majority Bloc Sputnik 03 Sep 2018 -- After three years of war with Daesh and three months of a vote recount, Iraq can now form a new government and begin the process of rebuilding.
- Iran, Iraq to broaden defense cooperation IRNA 02 Sep 2018 -- Deputy chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Brigadier General Qadir Nezamipour conferred on Sunday with Iraqi Defense Minister Irfan Mahmoud Al-Hayali on expansion of defense cooperation between the two neighbors.
- Iraq: Reuters report of Iran moving missiles to Baghdad 'without evidence' Press TV 02 Sep 2018 -- Iraq's Foreign Ministry says it was "astonished" at a Reuters report, which claimed that Iran had moved missiles to Iraq, saying the claim lacked any "tangible evidence."
- Iran Rejects Reports It Has Transfered Missiles To Militias In Iraq RFE/RL 02 Sep 2018 -- Iran has rejected a report by Reuters that it has provided ballistic missiles to its Shi'ite militia allies in Iraq and is developing the capacity to allow them to build missiles there.
- Iran, Russia, Iraq, Syria hold security meeting in Iraq IRNA 02 Sep 2018 -- Iran, Russia, Iraq, and Syria security committee meeting was held at Baghdad on Saturday to facilitate intelligence coordination among these countries.
- Iran, Russia, Iraq, Syria hold quartet meeting in Baghdad ISNA 02 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi sources announced that senior military commanders from Iraq, Russia, Iran and Syria have met in Baghdad and exchanged views on security and intelligence cooperation.
- Pompeo talks to Abadi, Allawi amid public anger over US meddling in Iraq's affairs Press TV 02 Sep 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has spoken to Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and Vice President Ayad Allawi amid public frustration with Washington's interference in Baghdad's affairs.
- Iraq, Russia, Iran, Syria military chiefs discuss security, intel cooperation Press TV 02 Sep 2018 -- Senior military commanders from Iraq, Russia, Iran and Syria have met in Baghdad and exchanged views on security and intelligence cooperation.
- Iraqi Military Hosts Counterparts From Russia, Iran, Syria RFE/RL 01 Sep 2018 -- Iraq says its senior military commanders have met in Baghdad with their counterparts from Russia, Iran, and Syria to discuss regional security and the fight against Islamic State (IS) and other militants.
- Iraqi security forces kill senior Daesh leader in Salahuddin Press TV 01 Sep 2018 -- Iraqi security forces have killed a high-ranking commander of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in the country's north-central province of Salahuddin as government troops, backed by allied fighters from the Popular Mobilization Units, are seeking to purge the war-ravaged Arab country of remnants of the extremist outfit.
- Iran: Hashd al-Sha'abi head's removal Iraq's internal affair Press TV 01 Sep 2018 -- Iran says Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's decision to sack national security adviser and head of Hashd al-Sha'abi Falih Alfayyadh is an internal affair which it will not meddle with.
- Spokesman dismisses rumors on Iran's missiles sent to Iraq IRNA 01 Sep 2018 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi on Saturday categorically dismissed rumors on shipment of Iran-made missiles to Iraq and called the claim as 'fabricated and nonsense'.
- Iran Refutes Reports Alleging Missile Shipment to Shiite Groups in Iraq Sputnik 01 Sep 2018 -- Reuters has reported, citing a number of different sources, that Iran had been delivering short-range ballistic missiles to its Shiite allies in Iraq and helping the groups to start producing their own over the past few months.
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