Month: August 2021
264 posts
Federal police, PMF launch anti-ISIS operation in Kirkuk province
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi forces carried out a joint security operation with Hashid al-Shaabi in Kirkuk province at…
Two more power towers exploded in Iraq’s Diyala: source
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Two other power transmission towers were blown up in the Iraqi province of Diyala, Iraqi…
Oil prices fall on worries over China economy
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Oil prices fell on Monday on worries over China’s economy after a survey showed growth…
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…