July 2016
Iraqi Defense Minister: ISIS Leaders Have Left Mosul for Syria
Iraqi Defense Minister Khalid al-Obeidi announced that ISIS leaders are fleeing Mosul for Syria due to internal disputes and the impending military operation to reclaim…
Tehran Prosecutor: Selling Clothes with 'Corrupt and Deviant Groups' Symbols is a Crime
Tehran's prosecutor has declared the sale of clothing featuring symbols of corrupt groups a crime, urging police to shut down offending stores. This move highlights…
Suicide Attack in Shia-Dominated Kadhimayn Neighborhood of Baghdad
A suicide bombing in the Kadhimayn neighborhood of Baghdad killed at least 12 and injured 22, amidst a surge of attacks against Shia communities in…
Iraqi Defense Minister: We Must Prepare to Assist Two Million People in Mosul
The Iraqi Defense Minister warns that two million residents of Mosul may flee during the upcoming military operation against ISIS. He emphasizes the need for…
Commander of the IRGC in South Khorasan Threatens Governor
The IRGC commander in South Khorasan threatened the provincial governor over recent political appointments, claiming they are politically motivated and detrimental to the public's interests.…
Prosecutor Denies Sending Threatening Text Messages to Journalists
Tehran's prosecutor denied allegations of sending threatening messages to journalists and activists, claiming such accusations aim to discredit the judiciary. Many received messages demanding they…
Carter: 560 American Soldiers to be Deployed to Iraq's Qayyarah Airbase
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced the deployment of 560 American troops to Iraq's Qayyarah Airbase to assist in its reconstruction and support Iraqi…
Owners of 'Unauthorized Tinted Vehicles' in Tehran to be Fined
Tehran's traffic police have announced fines for owners of vehicles with unauthorized tinted windows, requiring them to remove the tint. This crackdown is part of…
Removal of Three Senior Security Officials in Baghdad Following Recent Explosions
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has dismissed three senior security officials in Baghdad following a series of deadly suicide bombings that killed around 300 people.…
Missile Attack on Liberty Camp Leaves 'Over 40 Injured'
Liberty Camp near Baghdad was hit by missile attacks, injuring over 40 people, according to MEK sources. The attacks are believed to be linked to…
Iraqi Anger Over Security Failures; Death Toll from Baghdad Attacks Rises to 213
Iraqi citizens are expressing outrage over the government's failure to secure the city following a devastating suicide bombing that killed at least 213 people. Prime…
White House: Baghdad Attacks Strengthen Our Resolve to Support Iraq
The White House has reaffirmed its commitment to support Iraqi security forces following a deadly suicide bombing in Baghdad that killed at least 125 people.…