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Iraqi military detains two ISIS members who tried to cross border from Syria
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Iraqi military arrested two members of the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group as they…
Turkey says it conducts strikes against PKK in northern Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Turkey said on Sunday it had carried out airstrikes against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)…
Iraq in talks with neighboring countries to secure water
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq is in talks with neighboring countries to secure its share of water, the spokesman…
Iraq keen to build integrated air defense system: parliamentary committee
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Iraqi defense ministry is keen to build an integrated air defense system, said an…
U.S.-led Coalition destroys five ISIS hideouts in Hamrin mountains: Iraqi military
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S.-led Coalition forces destroyed five Islamic State (ISIS) hidouts in the Hamrin mountain range on…
Iraqis hold anti-Israel protests after call by cleric, militias
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Chanting crowds gathered in several Iraqi cities on Saturday, some burning Israeli and American flags,…
Iraqi parliament’s committee calls for probe into attack on Kurdish family in Turkey
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — An Iraqi parliamentary committee on Friday called on the Turkish government to launch an investigation…
Iraq eases COVID-19 restrictions, lifts full curfew
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Iraqi government on Thursday eased coronavirus restrictions and lifted a full curfew to facilitate…
Kadhmi orders investigation into clashes between security forces, armed group in Basra
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi ordered the formation of an investigative committee to probe a…
Eid prayers return to Mosul mosque ruined in ISIS war
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — As dawn broke over Mosul on Thursday, worshippers knelt between piles of rubble while Eid…
Iraqi PM condemns Israel’s attack against Palestinians
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Thursday condemned Israel’s attack against Palestinians, as Gaza conflict…
110 Iraqis who returned from India infected by coronavirus: health ministry
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Iraqi ministry of health said on Wednesday up to 110 Iraqis who were repatriated…