Newsweek | Will There Be a Coup in Iraq? Newsweek The Iraqi military may be less well positioned than the Turkish army was to pull off a coup, but Iraq—like its neighbor to the north—does have a long history of coups. I don't think it will happen, but should any unit try, it is doubtful Iraqis would ... Turkey violationg Iraq's soverignty throuh oil deals: Analyst |
The Times of Israel | Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, July 30, 2016 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Syria and Iraq yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today ... Brother-in-law of IS leader al-Baghdadi said killed in Iraq Iraq claims to kill aide to Daesh leader US-Led Coalition Conducts 21 Strikes on Daesh Positions in Iraq, Syria |
The Intercept | Khizr Khan, Father of American Muslim Soldier Killed in Iraq, Shames Donald Trump The Intercept Given that Hillary Clinton's Senate vote, on October 11, 2002, to authorize the invasion of Iraq might have been what cost her the Democratic nomination for the presidency in 2008, it was remarkable that the most powerful speech on her behalf on ... Mother of soldier killed in Iraq: I was too 'in pain' to speak at convention Muslim Iraq War hero's dad blasts Trump: You sacrificed nothing for US Standing ovation for father of Muslim US soldier killed in Iraq as he denounces Donald Trump |
Aljazeera.com | Red Cross: One million could flee Mosul battle in Iraq Aljazeera.com Following the recapture of Fallujah last month, Iraqi forces are currently conducting operations aimed at setting the stage for an assault on Mosul, which has been held by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (also known as ISIS) armed group since ... Up to one million people could flee battle for Iraq's Mosul: ICRC ICRC: Anti-'IS' fight could displace 1 million in Iraq Up to 1 million could flee fighting for Iraq's Mosul, warns ICRC |
Vox | The battle to take back ISIS's last stronghold in Iraq could be long and bloody Vox With ISIS's impending doom in Iraq taken for granted, analysts have started focusing on the potential aftermath of the battle for Mosul. The obvious concerns include whether the Iraqi government can prevent another terrorist organization from taking ... Why the Next President Must Regionalize Iraq U.S. combat adviser mission in Iraq expands to battalion level ISIS oil revenue in Iraq plummets by as much as 90% |
Rudaw | $2.1bn pledged for Iraq will go through UN, not Baghdad Rudaw Noting that the Iraqi central government has not provided any assistance to the KRG for the care of the millions of Iraqis living in the Kurdish region, Mustafa said, “What we see is that Baghdad doesn't care that it is responsible for what happened in ... US to provide $1.2 billion to UN aid agencies in Iraq UN to administer $2.1 billion aid in Iraq, not Baghdad |
Press TV | Many Islamic State leaders trying to flee to Syria: Iraqi minister Reuters "Many Daesh families and leaders in Mosul have sold their property and sneaked out towards Syria, and a segment even tried to sneak out towards (Iraq's Kurdish) region", he said in an interview on state television. Islamic State has lost at least half ... Iraq's defense minister praises Iran's role in fighting against Daesh US: In post-ISIS Iraq religious, ethnic minorities must feel safe and secure DM Stresses Iraq's Solo Operation to Retake Mosul |
WNCN | NC Iraq war veteran reunited with missing service dog | WNCN WNCN GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) – After running away during Fourth of July fireworks, an Iraq war veteran's service dog has been reunited with her owners. |
NavyTimes.com | Former SEAL Kevin Lacz pens 'raw' account of Iraq and Chris Kyle NavyTimes.com Two years ago, former Special Warfare Operator 1st Class (SEAL) Kevin Lacz was working as a technical adviser on the movie "American Sniper" when director Clint Eastwood asked him if he'd like to play himself, recreating his 2006 Iraq deployment ... |
Al-Monitor | Can Iraq overcome its land mine infestation? Al-Monitor ERBIL, Iraq — Iraq is one of the worst-off countries in the world in terms of minefield and projectile pollution, with 25 million land mines and other unexploded ordnances scattered across the country. The concentration is especially dense in Iraqi ... |