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Sadr calls on independent lawmakers to form new government
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Wednesday called on the independent lawmakers to for a new…
U.S. intelligence believes Iran-backed militias, PKK coordinated against Turkish forces in Iraq – report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S. military intelligence believes Iran-backed Shia militias carried out rocket attacks against Turkish troops in…
Iraqi forces detain eight Peshmerga for several hours near Kirkuk: source
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi forces detained eight Peshmerga including an officer for several hours near Kirkuk on Tuesday,…
Military delegation visits Sinjar following clashes between Iraqi army, YBS
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A high-level delegation from the Iraqi military arrived in Sinjar on Tuesday following clashes between…
Iraqi soldier, two YBS fighters killed in clashes in Sinjar: official
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — An Iraqi soldier and two members of the Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS) were killed during…
Clashes erupt again between Iraqi military, YBS in Sinjar
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Clashes erupted between the Iraqi military and Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS) in Sinjar on Sunday…
Baghdad, Najaf airports suspend flights due to dust storm
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Baghdad and Najaf airports suspended flights on Sunday due to a dust storm that hit…
Rockets fall near base hosting U.S.-led Coalition troops in Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Two rockets fell near a base hosting U.S.-led Coalition troops in western Iraq, without causing…
Iraq, Kurdistan announce Monday as first day of Eid al-Fitr
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq and the Kurdistan Region announced on Saturday that Monday would be the first day…
Iraqi PM says Iran-Saudi tensions near end
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said on Saturday an end to years of tension between…
Iraq expects wheat production to reach 2.5-3 mln tonnes in 2022 – official
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq expects wheat production to reach 2.5-3 million tonnes this season, which will be sufficient…
Kurdish counter-terrorism forces detain two “terrorists” in Kirkuk – statement
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdistan Region’s counter-terrorism group (CTG) said on Friday its forces detained two “terrorists” in Kirkuk…