Iraqi forces
Military forces of Iraq
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View Timeline →The Day the Ba'athists Built a Bunker Out of Rice!
The article recounts an observation of Iraqi forces hastily constructing a bunker using rice bags during a military engagement. This unusual choice highlights the urgency…
Iraqi Forces Arrest 55 Suspects Linked to Terrorism and Baath Party
Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi forces arrested 55 suspects during security operations across 12 provinces, targeting networks linked to terrorists and the dissolved Baath party. This operation…
Accounts from Several Commanders on the Operation of Thamen al-Aimah (AS)
During the Operation Thamen al-Aimah, soldiers faced heavy artillery fire while trying to escape. Many attempted to swim to safety but drowned due to strong…
Neft Shahr; A City Revived
Neft Shahr, an oil-rich city in Kermanshah province, was occupied by Iraqi forces in 1980 and liberated in 1990. The city was heavily damaged during…
Controlling the Fires of Nowruz Oil Wells During the Sacred Defense
The article discusses Iraq's attacks on Iran's oil fields during the Iran-Iraq War, particularly focusing on the Nowruz oil wells. Despite initial expectations of a…
Escalation of Military Confrontations Between Iraq and Iran Before the 1980 Invasion
In August–September 1980, military confrontations between Iraq and Iran escalated along the western borders, leading to Iraq's full-scale invasion. This conflict involved the Iranian military…
Yemen's Houthis and Iraqi Forces Unite to Threaten Saudi Arabia and Gulf States
Yemen's Houthis are reportedly collaborating with Iran-backed Iraqi forces to pose a threat to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. This alliance indicates a strengthening…
Joint CENTCOM and Coalition Operations in Syria and Iraq Aimed at Destroying ISIS
CENTCOM and coalition forces conducted joint operations in Iraq and Syria from December 30, 2024, to January 6, 2025, targeting ISIS positions. These operations resulted…
Iraqi Prime Minister Declares 'Complete Victory' Over ISIS in Mosul
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared a 'complete victory' over ISIS in Mosul after nearly nine months of fighting. While this marks a significant milestone,…
International Red Cross: Evidence of Chemical Attack on Civilians in Mosul
The International Red Cross has reported that civilians in western Mosul have been exposed to chemical weapons amid ongoing clashes. This situation arises as Iraqi…
Advancement of Iraqi Forces in East Mosul Amid Rocket and Suicide Attacks by ISIS
Iraqi special forces are advancing in eastern Mosul with U.S. air support while facing rocket and suicide attacks from ISIS. The conflict has resulted in…
USA: The Islamic State group has lost half of its territory in Iraq
The US Deputy Secretary of State announced that Iraqi forces have regained half of the territory previously held by the Islamic State group, while also…
Iraq May Have Executed Some American Prisoners of War Whose Bodies Were Shown on Television - 2003-03-26
The New York Times reports that Iraq may have executed several American POWs captured in Nasiriyah, with evidence shown on Al Jazeera. The situation raises…