October 2016
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…
Abadi: We Do Not Need Turkey's Presence in Mosul Operations
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Abadi has stated that there is no need for Turkish military involvement in the Mosul operations, despite a previous agreement between…
Iraqi Prime Minister: Mosul Will Be Liberated Sooner Than Expected
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced that Mosul is likely to be liberated from ISIS sooner than expected, with Iraqi forces advancing rapidly. The international…
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…
Political Prisoners in Rajai Shahr: We Are Exposed to Various Diseases and Gradual Death
Political prisoners in Rajai Shahr prison have written to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, highlighting dire health conditions and lack of medical care,…
US: Foreign military forces can only be in Iraq with the permission of the Iraqi government
The US State Department emphasized that foreign military forces in Iraq must have the Iraqi government's approval, amid escalating tensions between Iraq and Turkey over…
Erdogan to Iraqi Prime Minister: You Better Understand Your Position
Turkish President Erdogan insulted Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, asserting Turkey's military presence in northern Iraq will continue despite Iraqi protests. This exchange highlights rising…