December 2015
Iraq Threatens Turkey with 'Military Action'
Iraq's Foreign Minister has warned Turkey of potential military action if Turkish troops do not withdraw from northern Iraq, where they have been training Kurdish…
Discovery of a '500-pound bomb' in Marivan by two students
Two students in Marivan discovered a 500-pound bomb leftover from the Iran-Iraq war, which was safely neutralized. This incident highlights ongoing issues with unexploded ordnance…
Islamic State Rocket Attack on Turkish Military Base in Northern Iraq
Islamic State militants launched a rocket attack on a Turkish military base in northern Iraq, injuring at least four Turkish soldiers. In retaliation, Turkish forces…
Prison Organization: Average Age of Criminals Has Decreased from 36 to 30 Years
Asghar Jahangir, head of Iran's Prison Organization, announced a decrease in the average age of criminals from 36 to 30 years, attributing this trend to…
Turkey Withdraws Some Troops from Base in Northern Iraq
Turkey has begun withdrawing some of its troops from a base in northern Iraq following Iraq's demand for an immediate exit. This move comes amidst…
Moscow and Baghdad Consult on Turkish Forces Presence in Northern Iraq
Thousands of Iraqis protested against Turkish military presence near Mosul, while Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari discussed the issue with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.…
Turkey's Presence in Iraq: Ankara's 'Accidental Policy' in the Region
Turkey maintains a military presence in Iraq for training purposes, which has angered the Iraqi government, leading to threats of international action. The situation highlights…
Iraq Complains to the United Nations Against Turkey
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has instructed the Foreign Minister to file a complaint against Turkey at the UN after Erdogan declared that Turkish troops…
Erdogan: Turkey Will Not Withdraw Its Forces from Iraq
Turkish President Erdogan has confirmed that Turkey will not withdraw its military forces from Iraq, particularly from the Bashika camp near Mosul, despite Iraqi accusations…
48-Hour Deadline from Abadi to Ankara; Turkey to Halt Troop Deployment to Northern Iraq
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Turkey to withdraw its troops from northern Iraq, threatening to escalate the issue to…
Haider al-Abadi: Turkey Must Immediately Withdraw Its Forces from Northern Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has demanded the immediate withdrawal of Turkish forces from Nineveh province, citing a violation of Iraq's sovereignty. This comes as…
Obama: The Deployment of Special Forces to Iraq is for Targeted Strikes Against ISIS
President Obama announced the deployment of special forces to Iraq for targeted operations against ISIS, clarifying that this does not indicate a return to large-scale…
The Difference Between Pistorius and Karim Benzema and the Iranian Olympic Champion
An Iranian Olympic medalist has been sentenced to one year of exile and 100 lashes for non-violent adultery after being accused of assaulting a woman.…