Iraq launches assault on last IS-held town in country: Army
"Operations to liberate Rawa began at dawn," the Joint Operations Command said in a statement.
Nov 17, 2017, 15:08 PM IST
Iraqi forces retake crossing on Syria border from IS: Army
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi released a statement congratulating the armed forces for "entering into Al-Qaim and liberating" the border crossing.
Nov 03, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
78,000 civilians could be trapped in Iraq's Hawija: UN
Up to 78,000 people could be trapped in Islamic State-held Hawija in northern Iraq, the United Nations said on Tuesday, as security forces push to recapture the town.
Oct 03, 2017, 20:23 PM IST
Iraqi forces capture crossing on Syria border from IS: Military statement
The Iraqi army and Sunni tribal fighters have dislodged Islamic State from the al-Waleed border crossing into Syria, an Iraqi military statement said on Saturday.
Jun 17, 2017, 13:51 PM IST
Iraqi army controls main roads out of Mosul, trapping Islamic State
US backed Iraqi army units on Wednesday took control of the last major road out of western Mosul that had been in Islamic State`s hands.
Mar 01, 2017, 14:28 PM IST
Islamic State 'summarily executed` 13 Iraqi civilians: HRW
Islamic State group fighters "summarily executed" 13 civilians after villagers rose up against them at the start of the Iraqi army`s offensive to retake Mosul, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
Dec 27, 2016, 16:13 PM IST
Iraqi army aims to reach site of ISIS executions south of Mosul
The Iraqi army was trying on Thursday to reach a town south of Mosul where Islamic State has reportedly executed dozens to deter the population against any attempt to support the U.S.-led offensive on the jihadists` last major city stronghold in Iraq.
Oct 28, 2016, 01:02 AM IST
Now, retreating ISIS fighters in Iraq have a taste for black-tailed gazelles!
The Rutba city is close to a wildlife preserve, which is home to thousands of gazelles, also known as black-tailed gazelles.
Apr 22, 2016, 16:50 PM IST
Unbelievable! ISIS militants try to flee Ramadi by shaving beards, dressing up as women!
That, however, could not save them and the terrorists were arrested by the Iraqi army.
Feb 15, 2016, 05:41 AM IST
US willing to provide Iraq with attack helicopters: Carter
Carter said Iraqi army and counter-terrorism units were beginning to enter the city from multiple sides after months of frustrating delays.
Dec 09, 2015, 22:29 PM IST
