Turkey says it has airlifted troops for a cross-border ground operation against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.
In Iraq, public outrage over austerity stymies reform plan
Like she had done for years, Nisrine Saleh arrived at the bank to withdraw her monthly pension, paid by Iraq’s government. Cash was missing from nearly one million retired Iraqis’ allowances in June, …
Turkish warplanes attack Kurdish targets in northern Iraq
Turkey’s Ministry of Defence says its warplanes have struck Kurdish targets in northern Iraq’s Haftanin region on Wednesday, the second such operation launched against the Kurdist …
Turkey moves troops against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq
Turkey said Wednesday it has airlifted troops for a cross-border ground operation against Turkey’s Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq, the first known airborne-and-land offensive by Ankara inside Iraqi …
Lower July Iraq and Saudi exports to boost crude timespreads – Energy Aspects
Iraq is stepping up compliance with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies (OPEC+) deal, with July Basrah crude exports to fall below 2.5 million barrels per day (mbpd), …
America Once Tried to Get Rid of This Refugee Camp. Now Turkey is Bombing It.
On June 14, 2020, Turkish bombs smashed into the Makhmour refugee camp in Turkey’s “largest ever” air raids on Iraq. This was not the fi …
Iraq may cut June wages
The Iraqi government may be unable to fulfill its commitments in terms of wages for reasons including corruption and planning failures, as Baghdad has financial woes that may prevent it from paying …
US and Iraq unwinding strategic space
Since the US invasion Iraq has not seen the peace, progress or democracy it had hoped for. On the contrary, during the past three decades, it has become a hotbed of extremism, terrorism and resultant …
UAE finances anti-Turkey PKK terrorists in northern Iraq: Report
A report says the United Arab Emirates has allegedly provided financial support to the anti-Turkey PKK militant group in Iraq’s northern semi-autonomous Kurdistan region. A security source at the …
In Iraq, a New Prime Minister Takes Stock of His Bloodied Land
In one city ruined by war, even the stones seem to have voices. They tell the stories of people who can no longer speak for themselves.