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U.S. cuts troop level to 2,500 in Iraq, says Pentagon
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The U.S. military has cut troop level in Iraq to 2,500, meeting a goal set…
Senior Iraqi officials decided to postpone early elections: source
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Senior Iraqi officials agreed on Thursday to postpone early parliamentary elections scheduled for June 6,…
Iraqi forces detain ISIS woman in Kirkuk city – intelligence agency
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi security forces arrested an Islamic State (ISIS) woman in Kirkuk city on Thursday, Iraq’s…
U.S. imposes sanctions on deputy of Iraqi paramilitaries
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States has imposed sanctions on an Iraqi militia leader, designating him a global…
Pompeo says Iran still poses threat to Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday that Iran is still posing a…
Iraqi forces detain 17 ISIS members in Baghdad: intelligence agency
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi security forces detained 17 members of Islamic State (ISIS) in Baghdad, the Iraqi intelligence…
Iraqi officials say ‘crucially important’ to take measures that help hold early elections
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Senior Iraqi officials agreed on Tuesday to take all necessary measures that help hold an…
15 Kurdish lawmakers announce new alliance within Iraqi parliament
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A number of Kurdish lawmakers announced the formation of a new alliance within the Iraqi…
U.N. calls for ‘urgent action’ to alleviate Sinjar hardships
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United Nations called for an “urgent action” to alleviate Sinjar’s hardships, according to a…
U.S. embassy condemns killing of Iraqi activist in Dhi Qar
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S. Embassy in Baghdad on Sunday condemned the killing of Iraqi activist and medic Haider…
Policeman killed, 111 people injured in Iraq’s Nasiriyah protests – commission
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — One policeman was killed and 111 people were wounded in southern Iraq, a human rights…
Pope unsure if March trip to Iraq can take place because of COVID-19
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Pope Francis said he is not sure if his trip to Iraq in March can…