Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
August 2024 - Iraq Special Weapons News
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- CENTCOM Forces and Iraqi Security Forces conduct partnered raid in Western Iraq CENTCOM 30 Aug 2024 -- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces and Iraqi Security Forces conducted a partnered raid in Western Iraq in the early hours of Aug. 29, resulting in the death of 15 ISIS operatives. The ISIS element was armed with numerous weapons, grenades, and explosive "suicide" belts. There is no indication of civilian casualties.
- Iraqi resistance launches drone attack against Haifa's industrial power plant IRNA 29 Aug 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has carried out a drone attack on Haifa's industrial power plant in the occupied Palestinian territories.
- Iraqi Resistance launches drone strike on Israeli power station in Haifa Press TV 29 Aug 2024 -- Fighters from Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups have launched a drone attack on a strategic site in the Israeli-occupied port city of Haifa in support of Palestinians plagued by the regime's months-long onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip.
- Iraqi air defense units shoot down Turkish drone over northern city of Kirkuk Press TV 29 Aug 2024 -- Iraqi military officials say the country's air defense units intercepted and shot down a Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle flying in the skies over the northern oil-rich city of Kirkuk.
- Iraqi resistance launches drone attack on vital target in Haifa IRNA 27 Aug 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance of Iraq, in the continuation of the attacks on the targets of the Zionist regime, announced a drone attack on a vital target in the city of "Haifa" located in the occupied Palestine.
- Iraqi resistance hits Israeli military site in support of Palestine Press TV 27 Aug 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq says it has struck "a vital target" during a retaliatory attack on an Israeli position in the occupied territories.
- NATO and Iraq launch high-level political dialogue NATO 27 Aug 2024 -- Building on their long-standing partnership, NATO and Iraq have launched a political dialogue process. Earlier today, a delegation of high-level Iraqi officials led by the National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Araji, visited Alliance Headquarters for discussions with senior NATO officials.
- Iraqi resistance groups agree to resume operations against American forces Press TV 26 Aug 2024 -- Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups have reached an agreement not to compromise with US occupation troops in the Arab country and to resume military operations against the bases accommodating the American forces, according to a report.
- Iraqi resistance fires drone towards 'vital target' in Haifa Press TV 25 Aug 2024 -- Iraq's Islamic Resistance has announced firing a drone towards a "vital target" in the city of Haifa in the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories.
- Iraqi resistance conducts drone attack on Eilat IRNA 21 Aug 2024 -- The Iraqi resistance says it has attacked an important Israeli target in the Port of Eilat with several drones.
- Iraqi resistance vows to 'surprise' enemy inside, outside Iraq after attacking Ain al-Assad Press TV 21 Aug 2024 -- A major Iraqi resistance group has claimed responsibility for a strike on the US-occupied Ain al-Assad Airbase in the west of the Arab country, saying it would launch further attacks that will "surprise" the enemy.
- Iraqi resistance strikes vital Israeli military site Press TV 21 Aug 2024 -- The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has carried out new operations against a vital Israeli military site.
- Iraqi resistance Targets Ain Al-Assad IRNA 20 Aug 2024 -- A member of the political office of the Iraqi 'Al-Nujba' movement said that a few days ago its fighters targeted the "Ain al-Asad" base, where American soldiers are stationed.
- Iraqi resistance leader vows measures to expel US forces from Iraq IRNA 17 Aug 2024 -- Leader of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq Qais Khazali has vowed to take simultaneous diplomatic and military actions to expel foreign forces from Iraq.
- Military action 'necessary' to expel US occupation forces from Iraq: Resistance leader Press TV 17 Aug 2024 -- The leader of the Iraqi Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq resistance group has underlined the need for combined diplomatic and military efforts to drive out foreign troops from the country, stating that military action is "obligatory and necessary" to expel American occupation forces.
- Four missiles fired from Iraq at US military base in Syria Press TV 13 Aug 2024 -- Resistance forces have fired four missiles from Iraq targeting the US military base in the Washington-controlled Conoco gas field in eastern Syria.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani US Dept. of State 12 Aug 2024
- Iraqi Shiite militias warn of "unlimited" retaliation if U.S. attacks Iraq or Iran People's Daily 13 Aug 2024 -- An umbrella group of Iraqi Shi'ite militias warned the United States on Monday of "unlimited" retaliation if it attacks Iraq or Iran.
- US warned against using Iraqi airspace to attack Iran IRNA 12 Aug 2024 -- Iraq's Islamic Resistance, which is an umbrella group of resistance movements, has warned against using the Arab country's airspace to carry out attacks on neighboring Iran.
- Iraqi resistance warns US forces against using Iraq's airspace to attack Iran Press TV 12 Aug 2024 -- Iraqi resistance forces say their response will have no limits if US forces use Iraq's airspace to attack Iran.
- Strong, Human Rights-Centred Action, State Cooperation Crucial to Combating Terrorism, Speakers Stress during Security Council's Biannual Briefing on Threat Posed by ISIL UN Security Council 08 Aug 2024 -- The complex terrorism landscape, with terrorist groups expanding in West Africa and the Sahel, and improving capabilities in Afghanistan, calls for robust counter-terrorism efforts, State cooperation and human-rights centered approaches, the Security Council heard today at a briefing on the Secretary-General's biannual report on the threat posed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da'esh).
- UN counter-terrorism chief highlights Da'esh surge, calling for global action UN News 08 Aug 2024 -- Islamic State (ISIL/Da'esh) and its affiliates have expanded their activities and finances in several parts of Africa, Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan, resulting in a major spike in attacks and civilian fatalities, a senior UN counter-terrorism official warned the Security Council on Thursday.
- Ain al-Assad attack marks new phase of 'escalation' against American bases: Iraqi resistance Press TV 07 Aug 2024 -- Iraq's Islamic Resistance, an umbrella group of anti-terror forces, says this week's attack on the US-occupied Ain al-Assad Airbase in western Iraq marks a "new phase of escalation against American bases."
- US blames Iran-backed militia for attack on air base in Iraq VOA 06 Aug 2024 -- The United States accused an Iranian-backed militia of carrying out a rocket attack on a U.S. air base in Iraq that injured seven people, two of whom had to be evacuated for additional medical treatment.
- US Ready to Take Action Over Asad Airbase Attack if Iraq Fails to Respond - State Dept Sputnik 06 Aug 2024 -- The United States expects Iraq to take action against those responsible for the attack on Al Asad Airbase, but it is prepared to take its own measures if Baghdad does not respond appropriately, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
- Regional de-escalation hinges on end to Israel's aggression in Gaza: Iraqi prime minister Press TV 05 Aug 2024 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says preventing the escalation of tensions in the region solely hinges on putting an end to the Israeli regime's "aggression" in the Gaza Strip and preventing its expansion into Lebanon.
- 'Several' U.S. Personnel Injured In Rocket Attack On Iraqi Base As Fears Grow Of Wider Conflict RFE/RL 05 Aug 2024 -- Fears of a wider Middle East conflict intensified late on August 5 as a U.S. spokesperson confirmed that "several" American personnel were injured in a rocket attack claimed by pro-Iran fighters on a military base in Iraq.
- Rocket attack hits US-occupied base in Iraq; several American personnel injured Press TV 05 Aug 2024 -- A rocket attack has targeted the United States-occupied Ain al-Assad Airbase in the western Iraqi province of al-Anbar, injuring several American personnel members.
- Biden Briefed on Attack That Injured US Troops at Al Asad Airbase in Iraq - White House Sputnik 05 Aug 2024 -- President Joe Biden has been briefed on the suspected rocket attack that injured several US service members at Al Asad Airbase in Iraq, the White House said in a statement.
- US Personnel Injured in Suspected Rocket Attack on Al Asad Airbase in Iraq - Pentagon Sputnik 05 Aug 2024 -- Several US personnel have been injured in a suspected rocket attack against US and coalition forces at Al Asad Airbase in Iraq, a Defense Department spokesperson said in a statement to Sputnik.
- US air base in Iraq attacked twice; casualties reported IRNA 06 Aug 2024 -- America's Ain al-Asad air base in western Iraq housing military personnel have been targeted twice with rockets overnight, leaving a number of forces injured, at least one in critical condition.
- Yazidis seek justice on 10th anniversary of Islamic State genocide VOA 04 Aug 2024 -- Advocates for justice for Iraq's Yazidi community say much more needs to be done 10 years on to address the brutal genocide it experienced at the hands of Islamic State militants on August 3, 2014, and its aftermath.
- Iraq: Statement by the High Representative on the 10th anniversary of the Yazidi tragedy European External Action Service (EEAS) 03 Aug 2024 -- Today, we commemorate the Yazidi tragedy of 3 August 2014. Ten years ago, Da'esh terrorists massacred 3,000 civilians in Sinjar and 7,000 women and children were kidnapped, abused, forced into sexual slavery or used as human shields. Thanks to the sacrifice and efforts of the Iraqi population and their security forces - supported by the European Union and likeminded countries - today, Da'esh has been largely defeated. The EU remains actively engaged in eliminating and preventing terrorism, and all forms of violent extremism.
- 10th Anniversary of ISIS's Genocide Against Yezidis, Christians, and Shia Muslims US Dept. of State 03 Aug 2024 -- "Today we remember the victims and honor the strength of the survivors of ISIS's genocide, crimes against humanity, and ethnic cleansing against Yezidis, Christians, and Shia Muslims."
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