Day: May 2, 2021
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U.S. denies report of Iran prisoner swap deal, release of $7 billion in frozen funds
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States on Sunday denied a report by Iran’s state television that the arch-foes…
Oil minister says Karbala refinery to start in September 2022 – report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Minister of Oil Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said on Sunday a refinery under construction in…
Iraqi minister orders formation of committee to investigate escape of 21 inmates
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Minister of Interior Othman al-Ghanmi ordered on Sunday the formation of a higher committee…
EXCLUSIVE U.S.-led Coalition supports establishing JCC between Iraqi and Kurdish forces
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S.-led Coalition Forces supports establishing joint coordination centers (JCC) between the Iraqi and Kurdish forces…
Turkish defense minister visits military base in Kurdistan Region
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Turkey’s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar visited a Turkish military base in the Kurdistan Region, the…
ISIS militants attack Iraqi military in Makhmour: Kurdistan CT
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Islamic State (ISIS) militants attacked a unit of the Iraqi military in Makhmour southwest of…
Iraqi army receives military aid from U.S.-led Coalition forces – INA
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Iraqi army received dozens of military vehicles from the U.S.-led Coalition forces on Saturday,…
PUK and Gorran form alliance for Iraq’s early elections
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and Change Movement (Gorran) have formed an alliance to…
U.S. commander warns against attacks on troops in Afghanistan as deadline passes
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The commander of foreign forces in Afghanistan warned on Saturday it would be a mistake…