February 2017
Iraqi Prime Minister Orders Airstrikes on ISIS Positions in Syria
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has ordered airstrikes on ISIS positions in Syria in response to recent bombings in Baghdad. The strikes were coordinated with…
Iraqi Forces Retake Mosul Airport and a Military Base from ISIS
Iraqi forces, with U.S. support, have retaken Mosul airport and a nearby military base from ISIS, marking a significant advance in the ongoing battle against…
Iraqi Army Reaches Five Kilometers from Mosul Airport
The Iraqi army has advanced to within five kilometers of Mosul airport, recapturing several villages from ISIS. This operation, supported by U.S. airstrikes, marks a…
Determination of Khuzestan Representatives to Question the President and Impeach the Minister of Energy
Khuzestan representatives are pushing to question the President and impeach the Minister of Energy due to dissatisfaction with the government's handling of environmental issues, particularly…
Iraqi Forces Advance Towards Mosul Airport
Iraqi forces, with US support, are advancing towards Mosul Airport to reclaim the city from ISIS control. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the operation, emphasizing…
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Operations in Western Mosul
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the start of operations to retake western Mosul from ISIS, marking a significant military campaign. The operation aims to…
Grammy Award in World Music Goes to Yo-Yo Ma and the Silkroad Ensemble Featuring Kayhan Kalhor
Yo-Yo Ma and the Silkroad Ensemble, which includes Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor, won the Grammy Award for World Music with their album 'Sing Me Home.'…
British Defense Minister Expresses Hope for Raqqa Operations to Begin After Its Siege by Spring
The British Defense Minister hopes for the completion of the siege of Raqqa by spring, leading to liberation operations against ISIS. This involves Western-backed rebels…
ATR Ready to Fly to Iran
Iran is set to purchase 20 ATR 72 aircraft from ATR, with a contract value of $400 million. This acquisition aims to enhance domestic air…