Iraq’s socio-economic fragilities have been severely aggravated by the pandemic and the sharp decline in oil revenues, which arrived on the heels of widespread social unrest and political instability.
Three Turkish soldiers killed in northern Iraq
Three Turkish soldiers have died in a new offensive against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, the Turkish defence ministry said on Thursday.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Kick Off Drills Near Iraq Border
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched ground forces drills in the southwest of the country near the Iraqi border.
3 Turkish soldiers killed in clashes in northern Iraq
Turkey’s Defense Minister says three Turkish soldiers were killed in a new Turkish military offensive against a Kurdish militants in northern Iraq …
Iran’s Guard Begins Ground Forces Drill near Iraqi Border
Iran’s paramilitary Thursday began a ground forces drill near the Iraqi border, state TV reported. The report said the annual exercise, dubbed the “great prophet,” is ongoing in the southwest of the …
The US, Israel must stay tough on Iran – comment
Iran’s game is to try to seek regional hegemony, while also threatening Israel through weapons trafficking to Hezbollah and sending missiles to Iraq and Syria; increasing its na …
Iraq reports 2,282 new Covid-19 cases, 634,539 in total
The Iraqi Health Ministry reported on Wednesday 2,282 new Covid-19 cases, the highest daily record in 2021, bringing the tally to 634,539. The ministry also reported six new deaths, raising the death …
Local Officials Say Iraq’s Kakais, Fearing IS, Are Fleeing Their Villages
What stood out about a seminar recently held in this northern Iraqi village was that it was largely attended by men wearing noticeably large mustaches.
Atrocity Alert No. 239: Ethiopia, China and Iraq
English News and Press Release on Ethiopia and 3 other countries about Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, Protection and Human Rights and more; published on 10 Feb 2021 by GCR2P …
Worse Than Iraq: Why Invading Iran Would Be a Fool’s Errand
A war with Iran would have devastating consequences and would be more costly than Iraq or Afghanistan. Key Point: The Trump administration left the Iran Deal and turned up the pressure. However, that …