Day: August 1, 2021
9 posts
U.S., UK join Israel in accusing Iran of deadly tanker attack
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Israel’s key allies the United States and Britain joined it Sunday in blaming Iran for…
U.S. expects Turkey to investigate attacks on Kurds, allegations of racism
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States expects Turkey to launch a “thorough investigation” into the killing of a…
Four Syrian nationals detained on Iraq-Syria border: Iraqi military
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Four people were detained trying to cross into Iraq from Syria, the Iraqi military said…
Iran rejects Israel’s ‘baseless accusations’ over ship attack
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iran on Sunday rejected Israel’s “baseless accusations” of being behind a deadly tanker attack off…
Iraqi forces launch operation against ISIS in Kirkuk province
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Iraqi military has launched an operation to clear areas in Kirkuk province of Islamic…
Kurdish forces seize 12 trucks loaded with smuggled cigarettes, medicines
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdish security forces seized 12 trucks carrying smuggled cigarettes and medicines in southwest of Sulaimani,…
Iranian forces shot dead three Kurdish workers in Tehran: watchdog
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iranian security forces killed three Kurdish workers in Tehran province late on Saturday, according to…
OPEC July oil output hits 15-month high as demand recovers – report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — OPEC oil output rose in July to its highest since April 2020, according to Reuters,…
Rockets hit Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — At least three rockets struck Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan overnight, an official and Taliban…