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November 2021 - Iraq Special Weapons News
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- German Court Convicts Ex-IS Member of Murder, Role in Yazidi Genocide VOA 30 Nov 2021 -- A German court Tuesday convicted a former Islamic State member of the 2015 murder of a 5-year-old Yazidi girl.
- Iraq Records 826 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 29 Nov 2021 -- Iraq recorded 826 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 2,080,448.
- Iraq Records 538 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 28 Nov 2021 -- Iraq recorded 538 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 2,079,622.
- Iraq Records 563 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 27 Nov 2021 -- Iraq recorded 563 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 2,079,084.
- Update: air strikes against Daesh UK MOD 27 Nov 2021 -- The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria.
- Iraq Plans More Repatriation Flights As Belarus Tells Migrants They Can Go To The EU RFE/RL 27 Nov 2021 -- Iraq is sending more planes to repatriate about 800 migrants stranded on the Belarus-Poland border, adding to nearly a thousand already brought home, the Foreign Ministry said.
- Continued commitment to the democratic process of Iraq UK FCDO 23 Nov 2021 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Political Coordinator at the UN, at the Security Council briefing on Iraq.
- Importance of sound, inclusive elections in Iraq 'cannot be overstated' UN News 23 Nov 2021 -- Following "hard-earned" parliamentary elections on 10 October, Iraqis of all political stripes must exercise restraint, eschew violence and await the outcome's final certification by the Federal Supreme Court, the senior UN official in the country told the Security Council on Tuesday.
- Iraq Records 584 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 21 Nov 2021 -- Iraq recorded 584 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 2,074,419.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With the Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government Minister Masrour Barzani DoD 20 Nov 2021
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Iraqi Minister of Defense Jumah Inad Sadun al-Jaburi DoD 20 Nov 2021
- Iraq Records 568 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 20 Nov 2021 -- Iraq recorded 568 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 2,073,835.
- Iraq Records 789 New COVID-19 Cases SPA 19 Nov 2021 -- Iraq recorded 789 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 2,073,267.
- Observers: Iran-backed Iraqi Shiite Militias Threaten Iraq's Sovereignty VOA 18 Nov 2021 -- There has been no claim of responsibility for the November 7 assassination attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, but analysts say suspicion has widely fallen on Iran-backed Iraqi Shiite militias who were the biggest losers in last month's parliamentary elections.
- Turkish military base in Iraq's northern Nineveh province targeted by rockets Press TV 17 Nov 2021 -- A number of rockets have targeted a military base in Iraq's northern province of Nineveh, where Turkish military forces are engaged in operations against positions of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group.
- Iraqi PMU, army launch anti-Daesh operation in Diyala Press TV 14 Nov 2021 -- Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) or Hashd al-Sha'abi says it has, in cooperation with the army, launched an operation against the remnants of the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group in the country's eastern Diyala Province.
- Press Secretary Updates Media on Visit to Taiwan, Iranian-Backed Groups in Iraq DoD News 09 Nov 2021 -- During an informal press gaggle today, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby answered questions about a congressional visit to Taiwan, Afghan refugees and Iranian actions in Iraq.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken's Call with Iraqi President Salih US Dept. of State 09 Nov 2021
- Drones Pose New Challenge to Iraqi Security VOA 10 Nov 2021 -- Analysts say the latest drone attack on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhimi's home underscores the growing threat presented by commercially available, easy-to-obtain unmanned aircraft in Iraq.
- US: Targeting of Iraqi PM an Attack on 'Sovereignty, Stability' VOA 08 Nov 2021 -- The United States is calling the attempted assassination of Iraq's prime minister an attack on "the sovereignty and stability of the Iraqi state" and admits the nature of the attack likely points to groups connected to Iran.
- Assassination attempt against Iraqi PM complicates political scene People's Daily 08 Nov 2021 -- The failed assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Sunday complicated the political scene in the country, as the attack ramped up the tension sparked by followers of parties rejecting the results of the Oct. 10 early election.
- In surprise visit to Baghdad, IRGC's Quds Force chief underscores Iraq's stability, unity Press TV 08 Nov 2021 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Quds Force has stressed the need to maintain stability and unity in Iraq during a surprise visit to the Arab country, following a failed attempt to assassinate Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.
- Iraqi PM Unharmed After Drone Attack Amid Escalating Tensions With Iran-Backed Militias RFE/RL 07 Nov 2021 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an attack by an armed drone on his residence on November 7 amid escalating tensions over the refusal of Iran-backed militias to accept last month's parliamentary election results.
- Iraq: UN condemns assassination attempt on Prime Minister 'in the strongest terms' UN News 07 Nov 2021 -- The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has condemned "in the strongest terms" the assassination attempt on Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, following a drone attack overnight on Sunday, aimed on his house in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone.
- Assassination attempt on Iraqi PM aimed at disturbing peace in Iraq: Amirabdollahian IRNA 07 Nov 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Sunday that the failed assassination attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi aimed to disturb stability and security in Iraq.
- Iran condemns attack on Iraqi PM ISNA 07 Nov 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned targeting of the Iraqi premier, stressing Iran supports Iraq's stability, peace and security.
- Iraqi PM survives assassination attempt by drone bomb People's Daily 07 Nov 2021 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was unharmed in an assassination attempt carried out by a drone targeting his official residence on Sunday, the Iraqi military said.
- Iraqi PM says govt. knows perpetrators of attack on his residence Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi says his government is well aware of the identities of the perpetrators of an earlier attack on his residence in the capital Baghdad, from which he escaped unharmed.
- Iraqi PM says govt. knows perpetrators of attack on his residence Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says early Sunday's assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi was aimed at disturbing peace in the Arab country.
- Iraqi PM says unhurt after drone attack on residence in Baghdad Press TV 07 Nov 2021 -- Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi says he is unhurt and appeals for "calm and restraint" after a drone laden with explosives allegedly targeted his residence in Baghdad's heavily-fortified Green Zone.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken's Call with Iraqi Prime Minister al-Kadhimi US Dept. of State 07 Nov 2021
- Foreign Secretary statement on attack on Iraq Prime Minister UK FCDO 07 Nov 2021 -- The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has responded to an attack on Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi
- Statement by President Joe Biden on the Terrorist Attack in Iraq The White House 07 Nov 2021
- Condemning the Reported Attack Targeting the Residence of Prime Minister Kadhimi US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2021
- Iraqi PM orders probe as leaders deplore violence against protesters Press TV 06 Nov 2021 -- Iraqi leaders and resistance groups have denounced attacks on people protesting against the results of last month's parliamentary elections in the capital, Baghdad, calling for self-restraint.
- IS Shows Signs of Strengthening in Syria, Iraq VOA 05 Nov 2021 -- As much of the Western world focuses on the growing threat from the Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan, new intelligence suggests that there is reason again to worry about the terror group's core in Syria and Iraq.
- Joint Statement: Iraqi Military Technical Committee and CJTF-OIR CENTCOM 05 Nov 2021 -- The Iraqi National Security Advisor Mr. Qasim Alaraji hosted a meeting today in Baghdad between the Iraqi Military Technical Committee, headed by the Deputy Commander of the Joint Operations, Staff General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, and its Coalition counterpart, headed by the Commander of Inherent Resolve Operations Forces in Iraq, Major General John Brennan, Deputy Commanding General Brigadier General Richard Bell (UK), and the Director of Interagency and Civilian Environment Brigadier General Vincent Coste (France).
- Scores Injured in Clashes Between Iraqi Protesters, Security Forces VOA 05 Nov 2021 -- Iraqi security forces and the supporters of political parties disputing the results of the October general election clashed in Baghdad on Friday, resulting in injuries to more than 100 people, according to local police and health workers.
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