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Coalition airbase in Iraq struck by at least 10 rockets, US spokesman confirms, just days before Pope’s historic visit

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021By Editor

A coalition airbase in the western Iraqi province of Anbar has been struck by at least 10 missiles, just two weeks after a rocket attack on US-led forces in northern Iraq killed a civilian contractor. … Read More >Coalition airbase in Iraq struck by at least 10 rockets, US spokesman confirms, just days before Pope’s historic visit

US civilian contractor dies following missile attack on coalition airbase in Iraq – Pentagon

Posted on March 5, 2021March 5, 2021By Editor

The Pentagon has confirmed that one American died after suffering a “cardiac episode” while sheltering during a rocket attack on the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq early on Wednesday morning. … Read More >US civilian contractor dies following missile attack on coalition airbase in Iraq – Pentagon

Russian investments in Iraqi energy projects exceed $10 BILLION

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021By Editor

Cooperation between Russia and Iraq in the oil sector is “very active” in spite of all the restrictions and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. … Read More >Russian investments in Iraqi energy projects exceed $10 BILLION

Syria condemns ‘cowardly aggression’ by US as Biden says he wanted to send Iran message about ‘impunity’

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

The Syrian government has denounced a US airstrike on its border with Iraq as an act of aggression contrary to international law, as President Joe Biden told reporters he ordered the strike as a warning to Iran. … Read More >Syria condemns ‘cowardly aggression’ by US as Biden says he wanted to send Iran message about ‘impunity’

Five people killed & scores wounded as Iraqi security forces open fire on anti-govt protesters – reports

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021By Editor

At least five people were killed and more than 170 wounded in clashes between anti-government protesters and security forces in Iraq’s fourth largest city, Nasiriyah, according to local reports. … Read More >Five people killed & scores wounded as Iraqi security forces open fire on anti-govt protesters – reports

Iraqi Foreign Minister to Visit Iran to Discuss Avoiding Escalation in Region

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021By Editor

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Saturday will visit Iran to discuss the situation in the region and the effort to prevent rising tensions, the country’s foreign ministry said Friday. … Read More >Iraqi Foreign Minister to Visit Iran to Discuss Avoiding Escalation in Region

US Planes Attack Syrian-Iraqi Border Area, Syrian State TV Says

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021By Editor

Earlier, the US launched an airstrike against “Iran-backed” militia assets on Syrian territory. … Read More >US Planes Attack Syrian-Iraqi Border Area, Syrian State TV Says

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4 arrested in international investigation over attempted $10mn extortion of senior Iraqi politician

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021By Editor

Four individuals have been detained in morning raids conducted at homes in Canada and Australia, after they attempted to extort a senior Iraqi politician in what authorities described as a year-long campaign of intimidation. … Read More >4 arrested in international investigation over attempted $10mn extortion of senior Iraqi politician

UK Serious Fraud Office Over The Moon After Securing Third Conviction in Iraqi Oil Bribes Scandal

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021By Editor

In 2003, British and US troops invaded Iraq and ousted Saddam Hussein on the false pretence that he had Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs). Afterwards a new pro-Western government took over and began handing out lucrative contracts in the oil industry, some of which were corrupt. … Read More >UK Serious Fraud Office Over The Moon After Securing Third Conviction in Iraqi Oil Bribes Scandal

Erdogan tells party faithful Turkey is ready to expand operations in northern Iraq against Kurdish militants

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021By Editor

Turkey is set to expand its military operations in northern Iraq against Kurdish militants, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his AK party supporters on Tuesday, as he chided Western nations for failing to condemn terrorism. … Read More >Erdogan tells party faithful Turkey is ready to expand operations in northern Iraq against Kurdish militants