Aljazeera.com | Erdogan: Turkish troops in Iraq on PM Abadi's request Aljazeera.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkish troops were in Iraq on the request of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi since 2014 as the row between the two countries deepens. "Turkish soldiers are in Basheeqa camp at the request of Haidar ... What Are Turkish Troops Doing in Northern Iraq? Turkish jets strike Kurdish positions in Iraq amid rising tension between ... Erdogan: Turkish Troops Have Been in Iraq Since 2014 at Baghdad's Request |
Reuters | US ready to send advisers, helicopters to Iraq to help retake Ramadi Reuters WASHINGTON The United States is prepared to deploy advisers and attack helicopters if requested by Iraq to help it "finish the job" of retaking the city of Ramadi from Islamic State, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Wednesday. Carter's remarks ... US Is Willing to Use Attack Helicopters to Help Iraqis Fight ISIS US ready to send advisers, helicopters to help retake Iraq city US offers helicopters and advisers to Iraq 'to finish' Ramadi fight |
Wall Street Journal | Tensions Grow Between Turkey and Iraq Wall Street Journal Iraq has moved closer to seeking help from the United Nations Security Council to evict Turkish forces, in an emerging clash between neighbors taking part in the multiparty war against Islamic State. Iraq's cabinet on Tuesday authorized Prime Minister ... Iraq calls on NATO to force withdrawal of Turkish forces Turkey defends ground troops in Iraq as war escalates Russia: Presence Of Turkish Forces In Iraq 'Unacceptable' |
Voice of America | IS Opens New Supply Route Between Syria and Iraq Voice of America December 09, 2015 4:01 PM. Islamic State (IS) militants have been using a new route between Syria and Iraq to ferry supplies since Iraqi Kurdish forces cut off one of IS' crucial links in northern Iraq last month. The Kurdish forces, known as the ... Iraq's war of flags |
Reuters | Erdogan: Turkish troops in Iraq at Iraqi PM's request since 2014 Reuters DOHA Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkish troops had been stationed at a military base in northern Iraq at the request of Iraq's leader since 2014, but Iraq had not made it an issue until this week, al-Jazeera reported on Wednesday. "We ... |
North Denver News | Strikes Continue to Hit ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, December 9, 2015 — U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials ... Military strikes continue against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq |
Jerusalem Post Israel News | House bill would require visas of visitors to Iran, Iraq and Syria Jerusalem Post Israel News WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday with overwhelming support that would require all foreigners who have visited Iraq, Syria or Iran, or who hold dual citizenship from those countries, to obtain a visa before traveling to ... U.S. House Votes to Require Visas for Iraq, Syria Travelers House Votes to Restrict Travel by Foreigners Who Visited Iraq, Syria House tightens visa rules for Syria and Iraq travelers |
Voice of America | IS Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack in Iraq Voice of America The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack on a Shi'ite mosque in Iraq's capital that killed at least eight people and wounded about 20 others. Police say the blast in the mainly Shi'ite Obeidi area in eastern Baghdad ... |
Man Living in Iraq Wins $6.4 Million Oregon Jackpot ABC News An Oregon Lottery winner took more than three months to claim his $6.4 million Megabucks jackpot. But the lucky man had good reason for being late — he lives in Iraq. The man cashed in Dec. 1 at lottery headquarters in Salem, said Chuck Baumann, the ... |
Defense secretary: US ready to send attack helicopters, more advisers to Iraq ... Fox News WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the U.S. is prepared to assist the Iraqi army with more personnel and equipment to help them fight Islamic State militants. Carter said Wednesday that the U.S. would provide attack helicopters and ... |