October 2016
Iraqi Soldiers Enter the City of Mosul
Iraqi forces have entered the city of Mosul for the first time in a significant operation to retake the city from ISIS. This operation involves…
Turkish Prime Minister: Peshmerga Requested Help, We Will Provide Military Support
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım announced military support for Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq against the Islamic State, following their request for assistance. This development…
UN: Islamic State Group Has Used 550 Families as Human Shields in Mosul
The UN reports that the Islamic State group has taken 550 families hostage in Mosul, using them as human shields amid ongoing military operations to…
Death of Three Iranians in Kirkuk Following ISIS Suicide Attacks
Three Iranian technicians were killed in Kirkuk, Iraq, due to ISIS suicide attacks amidst ongoing battles in Mosul. The attacks highlight the continuing threat of…
An American Soldier Killed in Mosul Operation
An American soldier was killed in an IED explosion near Mosul during the ongoing liberation operation involving U.S. and Iraqi forces. This incident marks the…
Radio Farda Reporter Loses Eye While Covering Mosul Liberation Operation
Rasoul Mahmoud, a Radio Farda reporter, lost his left eye due to a mortar explosion while covering the Mosul liberation operation. He is currently receiving…
Commander of Coalition Ground Forces in Iraq: ISIS Leaders Are Fleeing Mosul
General Gary Volesky announced that ISIS leaders are fleeing Mosul as the U.S.-led coalition continues its offensive. The coalition will not support the Shiite militia…
Warning About the Islamic State's Use of Chemical Weapons in Mosul
International organizations have warned that ISIS may use chemical weapons against civilians in Mosul. The Red Cross and IOM are preparing for this possibility while…
Mosul Operation; US Defense Secretary Says 'Decisive Moment' Has Arrived
The US and Iraqi forces have launched an operation to retake Mosul from ISIS, marking a significant moment in the fight against the group. US…
Bloody Bombings in Yemen and Their Consequences for Saudi Arabia and the Arab Coalition
A significant attack occurred in Yemen's capital, leading to a reassessment of U.S. support for the Saudi-led coalition. The UN Secretary-General's response highlights the international…
Intensified Clashes Between Turkey-Supported Militias and ISIS in Northern Syria
The Turkish army reported the deaths of 31 ISIS militants in northern Syria due to clashes and airstrikes. Turkey-backed militias are advancing towards the city…