March 2017
Pentagon: ISIS Takes Civilians Hostage and Places Them in Coalition Crosshairs
The Pentagon has revealed that ISIS is using civilians as human shields, deliberately placing them in danger during coalition airstrikes in Mosul. This comes after…
US Ambassador to the UN: Washington No Longer Emphasizes the Ouster of Bashar al-Assad
The US has shifted its stance on Bashar al-Assad, no longer prioritizing his removal but focusing on ending the Syrian civil war. Nikki Haley and…
UN: The Number of Syrian Refugees in the Region Exceeds 5 Million
The UN reports that the number of Syrian refugees has surpassed 5 million due to the ongoing civil war, which has now lasted longer than…
Customs Report: For the Second Consecutive Year, Iran's Non-Oil Exports Exceed Imports
Iran's non-oil exports exceeded imports by $246 million for the second consecutive year, with significant increases in both exports and imports. Key trading partners remain…
Turkey Protests the Raising of the Kurdistan Region Flag on Government Buildings in Kirkuk
Turkey has protested the decision to raise the Kurdistan Region flag over government buildings in Kirkuk, warning against unilateral actions that could escalate tensions. The…
American General: Coalition Likely Involved in Civilian Casualties in Al-Jadida, Mosul
A senior U.S. military official acknowledged that the coalition likely contributed to civilian casualties in Mosul during an airstrike. Over 300 civilians have reportedly died…
Amnesty International Urges US-Led Coalition to Protect Civilians in Mosul
Amnesty International has called on the US-led coalition to safeguard civilians in Mosul, where recent airstrikes reportedly killed up to 150 civilians. The US has…
Syrian Democratic Forces: We Have Liberated the 'Tabqa' Base from ISIS Control
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have liberated the Tabqa airbase from ISIS control, a strategic location near the Tabqa dam. This victory is significant for advancing…
US Confirms Airstrike in Mosul Area Where Civilian Deaths Reported
The US confirmed an airstrike in western Mosul that reportedly resulted in civilian casualties, with eyewitnesses claiming at least 100 deaths. Iraqi security forces have…
Increase in Civilian Deaths Halts Mosul Operations
Iraqi security forces have halted operations to retake Mosul from ISIS due to a significant increase in civilian deaths, with reports ranging from dozens to…
United Nations: 400,000 People Trapped in Western Mosul
The UN reports that 400,000 civilians are trapped in western Mosul amid ongoing conflict between Iraqi forces and ISIS militants, facing severe shortages of food…
Yahya Al-Ishaq: 45 Million Iranians Are in Economic Hardship
Yahya Al-Ishaq, head of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce, reports that 45 million Iranians are facing economic hardship due to a significant decline in per…
Explosion in Baghdad Leaves at Least 23 Dead
A car bomb explosion in a Shiite neighborhood of Baghdad killed at least 23 people and injured 45 others amidst ongoing battles between Iraqi forces…
The Battle of Mosul Continues House by House
The battle for Mosul continues as Iraqi forces advance towards the symbolic Al-Nuri Mosque, where ISIS declared its caliphate. Despite slow progress due to civilian…
A Court in Maryland Also Ruled Against Trump's Second Immigration Order
A federal judge in Maryland ruled against Trump's second immigration order, which bans travel from six predominantly Muslim countries, citing Trump's previous statements as evidence…
Federal Judge in Hawaii Suspends Trump's New Immigration Order
A federal judge in Hawaii has temporarily suspended Trump's new immigration order that bans citizens from Iran and five other countries from entering the U.S.…
An Islamic State Commander Killed in Mosul
Iraqi forces killed an Islamic State commander in Mosul amid ongoing battles for control of key bridges. The fighting has intensified, with civilians fleeing the…
Netherlands Warns Citizens About Traveling to Turkey
The Dutch government has issued a travel warning to its citizens regarding Turkey due to escalating diplomatic tensions following the Netherlands' prevention of Turkish officials…
UN: 2016 Was the Worst Year for Children in the Syrian Civil War
The UN reports that 2016 was the deadliest year for children in the Syrian civil war, with over 650 child fatalities and millions displaced. UNICEF…
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Claims Responsibility for Damascus Explosions
Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham has claimed responsibility for deadly explosions in Damascus that killed at least 74 people, primarily Iraqi pilgrims. The group targeted Iran-backed militants,…
Iraqi General: We Have Recaptured 30 Percent of West Mosul
Iraqi forces have recaptured 30% of western Mosul from ISIS, with signs of weakening resistance from the militants. General Ma'in al-Saadi expects the retaking of…
Hawaii's Official Lawsuit to Overturn Trump's New Immigration Order
Hawaii has filed a lawsuit against Trump's new immigration order, which temporarily bans entry from Iran and five other Muslim-majority countries. The state argues that…
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has fled Mosul and is hiding in the desert
U.S. and Iraqi officials believe that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has fled Mosul and is hiding in the desert as Iraqi forces continue operations…
Hawaii Plans to Challenge Trump's New Immigration Order
Hawaii is challenging Trump's new immigration order that temporarily bans entry for citizens from Iran and five other countries. The order has sparked legal and…
International Energy Agency: Forecast of OPEC Production Growth Doubling by 2022
The International Energy Agency forecasts that OPEC's production capacity will nearly double by 2022, largely due to increases in Iran and Iraq's oil production. This…
Iraqi Army Takes Control of Mosul's Governorate and Central Bank
Iraqi special forces have captured key administrative and financial centers in Mosul from the Islamic State, including the governorate office and the Central Bank. This…
Iraqi Forces Take Control of Second Mosul Bridge
Iraqi forces have taken control of the second bridge in Mosul, advancing in their battle against ISIS with U.S. support. The fighting is concentrated in…
Trump to Sign New Entry Ban on Monday
President Trump is set to sign a new immigration order on Monday that is expected to modify the previous entry ban affecting citizens from several…
Increase in Displaced Persons from Mosul Battle; Iraqi Army Approaches Government Buildings
The battle for Mosul has led to over 200,000 citizens being displaced, with Iraqi forces advancing towards government buildings in western Mosul. The situation raises…
Cultural Heritage Organization Confirms Burial of 'Unknown Martyrs' in the Ancient Site of Pasargadae
Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization has confirmed the burial of two unknown martyrs in the second-degree buffer zone of Pasargadae, near the tomb of Cyrus. This…
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…
Burial of 'Unknown Martyrs' in the Ancient Area of Pasargad Denied
Reports of the burial of two Iran-Iraq war victims in the protected area of Pasargad were denied by officials, stating they were buried elsewhere. The…
Burial of Two Unknown Martyrs in Pasargad Despite Objections from Cultural Heritage Officials
Two unknown martyrs from the Iran-Iraq war were buried in Pasargad, sparking controversy due to objections from cultural heritage officials. The construction of their memorial…
Capture of the Last Road in West Mosul; ISIS Militants Surrounded
Iraqi forces, supported by the U.S., have captured the last road out of west Mosul, effectively surrounding ISIS militants. This development is crucial as it…