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Iraq announces first cases of new coronavirus strain
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi minister of health on Monday announced the first cases of a new coronavirus strain.…
PM announces arrest of group who killed journalists, activists in Basra
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi announced early on Monday the detention of a group who…
There are currently no armed groups in Sinjar, says joint operations command
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Joint Operations Command reiterated on Sunday that there were no armed groups in Sinjar,…
Turkey planning to attack Mount Sinjar, says Iraq’s Hadi Amiri
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Head of Iraq’s Fatih alliance Hadi Amiri said Turkey was planning to attack Mount Sinjar,…
U.S. says military operation in Iraq should respect Iraqi sovereignty
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States said on Saturday that military operations conducted on Iraqi territory should respect …
Kadhimi reached deal with Iranian officials to halt attacks on U.S. facilities – report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi struck a deal with Iranian officials to halt militias’ rocket…
Iraq’s operations command says no Peshmerga in Kirkuk, but there’s coordination
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s Joint Operations Command denied that there were any units of Peshmerga forces inside Kirkuk,…
Iraqi health minister expresses concern over rise in COVID-19 cases
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi minister of health Hassan al-Tamimi said on Friday (February 12) that he was worried…
Three Iraqi policemen killed in ISIS attack in Kirkuk – police
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Three Iraqi policemen were killed in an attack by Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Kirkuk…
IED hits convoy in Baghdad transporting logistical support for U.S.-led Coalition
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — An improvised explosive device (IED) hit a convoy for the U.S.-led Coalition forces in Baghdad…
Delegation from Vatican arrives in Iraq’s Najaf to make preparation for Pope visit
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A delegation from Vatican arrived in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf on Thursday, according…
Iraq’s foreign minister arrives in Greece for talks with senior officials
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein arrived in Athens on Thursday for talks with senior Greek…