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…
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…
Turkey Bans University Professors from Traveling Abroad
The Turkish government has banned university professors from traveling abroad and ordered those already abroad to return, as part of a broader crackdown following a…
WikiLeaks Publishes About 300,000 Emails from Members of Turkey's Ruling Party
WikiLeaks has released approximately 300,000 emails from Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party, leading to the Turkish government blocking the site. This disclosure is seen…
Death of Dozens of Civilians in Possible Coalition Attack on ISIS-Controlled Village in Syria
A U.S.-led coalition airstrike in northern Syria reportedly killed at least 56 civilians, including children, during ongoing conflicts with ISIS. The Syrian Democratic Forces are…
France Warns Erdogan About Purge Following Coup Attempt
France's Foreign Minister has warned Turkey's President Erdogan against using the recent coup attempt as a pretext for suppressing dissent, raising concerns about Turkey's credibility…
Incirlik Air Base Will Not Reopen Until Turkish Air Force is Fully Cleared
The Turkish military has closed the Incirlik airbase, used by the U.S. for airstrikes against ISIS, until the Turkish Air Force is fully cleared of…
Release of the Secret 9/11 Report; Saudi Arabia Considers the Case Closed
The U.S. House Intelligence Committee released the long-awaited '28 pages' report suggesting potential links between some 9/11 hijackers and Saudi officials, but the Saudi government…
General Votel: The U.S. May Need More Military Forces in Iraq
General Joseph Votel announced that the U.S. may need to increase its military presence in Iraq to support ongoing operations against ISIS. The U.S. is…
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…
Iranian Official: Ban Ki-moon Should Avoid Interpretations Contradicting the JCPOA
Iranian officials have reacted strongly to Ban Ki-moon's comments regarding Iran's missile tests, asserting that he should not interpret the JCPOA in a way that…
Iran's Reaction to Congressional Resolution: The U.S. Government Must Resolve Discrepancies with the JCPOA
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized a U.S. House resolution banning Boeing aircraft sales to Iran, asserting that the U.S. must resolve issues with the JCPOA. This…
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.…
Tony Blair: I Accept Full Responsibility for Iraq War Mistakes
Tony Blair has publicly accepted full responsibility for the mistakes made during the Iraq War following the release of the Chilcot report, which criticized the…
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…
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.…
ISIS Convoys in Fallujah Targeted; 'Hundreds' Killed
U.S.-led coalition airstrikes have targeted ISIS convoys in Iraq, resulting in the destruction of hundreds of vehicles and the deaths of hundreds of militants. The…