December 2015
White House: Obama Calls for Withdrawal of Turkish Forces from Iraq
Barack Obama urged Turkish President Erdoğan to withdraw military forces from northern Iraq during a phone call, emphasizing Iraq's territorial integrity. This comes amid rising…
UN Committee: Iran Violated a Resolution with 'Emad' Test
The UN sanctions observers reported that Iran's recent test of the Emad missile violates a Security Council resolution due to its potential nuclear capabilities. This…
Moscow and Baghdad Consult on Turkish Forces Presence in Northern Iraq
Thousands of Iraqis protested against Turkish military presence near Mosul, while Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari discussed the issue with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.…
Iraq Complains to the United Nations Against Turkey
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has instructed the Foreign Minister to file a complaint against Turkey at the UN after Erdogan declared that Turkish troops…
48-Hour Deadline from Abadi to Ankara; Turkey to Halt Troop Deployment to Northern Iraq
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Turkey to withdraw its troops from northern Iraq, threatening to escalate the issue to…