Iraqi elite force reaches Mosul Old City riverbank as Islamic State faces defeat
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared the end of Islamic State's "state of falsehood" a week ago, after security forces retook the mosque - although only after retreating militants blew it up.
Jul 09, 2017, 17:09 PM IST
Iraq says battle for Mosul nearly won as forces close in on Old City
A spokesman for the US-led coalition backing Iraqi forces said the enemy was completely surrounded in the city and its fighters and resources were being destroyed.
May 16, 2017, 14:54 PM IST
DNA: Iraq declares first major victory over ISIS as military reclaims Ramadi
Iraqi government forces retook central parts of the key city of Ramadi on Monday from Islamic State militants, the military said.The announcement by Iraq's military spokesman, Brig. Gen.
Dec 28, 2015, 23:21 PM IST
Rocket barrage kills 26 Iranian exiles at Iraq camp
A rocket barrage killed at least 26 Iranian exiles at a camp near Baghdad, UN chief Ban Ki-moon said today after the deadliest attack against the opposition group in years.
Oct 31, 2015, 02:05 AM IST
