January 2018
Negative Reaction from Russian Duma Official to Khamenei's Advisor's Coalition Proposal
A senior Russian Duma official dismissed a proposal by Khamenei's military advisor for a coalition against the U.S. in Syria, citing existing cooperation between Russia…
Iraq Signs Agreement with American Company for Gas Extraction in Southern Fields
Iraq has signed a contract with the American company Orion to extract natural gas from its southern fields, marking a significant step in utilizing its…
Iranian Officials Express Support for Efforts to Resolve Disputes Between Baghdad and Erbil
Iranian officials have expressed their support for resolving disputes between the Iraqi central government and the Kurdistan Region during meetings with Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani.…
Iraqi Parliament Delays Voting on Election Date
The Iraqi Parliament has postponed voting on the election date proposed by the government, which is set for May 12, 2018, due to calls from…
Lebanon Reports Foiling ISIS Plan to Attack Religious and Government Sites
Lebanon's Interior Minister announced the thwarting of an ISIS plan to attack religious and government sites during holidays, following the arrest of an Iraqi commander.…
Macron Announced Military Defeat of ISIS in Coming Weeks
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that ISIS will be militarily defeated in Syria and Iraq in the coming weeks, highlighting the commitment to stabilize and…
Arrest of Two Suspects in Recruitment for Syrian Militants in Uzbekistan
Uzbek security forces have arrested two suspects linked to recruiting for Syrian militants, specifically the 'Tawhid and Jihad' group. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attacks in Baghdad
ISIS has claimed responsibility for two suicide attacks in Baghdad that killed at least 38 people, targeting Shiite workers. Despite a decrease in such attacks…
U.S. Opposes Delay in Iraqi Parliamentary Elections
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has criticized the proposed delay of parliamentary elections in Iraq, emphasizing the importance of holding them on time. The proposal…
Iraq Reaches Agreement with BP for Development of Kirkuk Oil Fields
Iraq has signed a deal with BP to develop the Kirkuk oil fields, aiming to double production capacity. This agreement comes after Iraq regained control…
Two Suicide Bombings in Baghdad Leave at Least 38 Dead
Two suicide bombings in Baghdad resulted in at least 38 deaths and over 150 injuries, marking the deadliest attack since the Iraqi government declared victory…
Abadi to Participate in Iraqi Parliamentary Elections with Iran-Supported Shia Coalition
Haider al-Abadi announced his candidacy for the Iraqi parliamentary elections as the lead of a coalition supported by Iran-backed Shia groups. This coalition aims to…
Several Earthquakes Occur on Thursday in Border Areas of Iran and Iraq
On Thursday, a series of earthquakes, including a significant 5.6 magnitude quake, struck the border regions of Iran and Iraq, particularly affecting Kermanshah and Ilam…