Iraq, al-Sudani surprisingly reopens the Green Zone in Baghdad
The area where government buildings and foreign embassies are located will no longer be sealed off. The international community must review the security of its headquarters.
Middle East, Iraq is in chaos and nearing civil war
Violent protests in Baghdad over al-Sadr's abandonment of political life are escalating and targeting pro-Iran militias. Muscle reactions from the army and PMU are feared.
Iraq, pro-Iran militias plan an attack in the Green Zone on New Year’s Eve
The Intelligence: The target is probably the US embassy. Alert at the highest levels. Meanwhile, an internal war breaks out between Shiite groups.
Iraq, ISF and Peshmerga create coordination centers to destroy Isis
They are in Erbil and Baghdad, and more will arrive soon. Objective: to create a large anti-IS defensive line between Diyala-Mosul and to be able to attack terrorists in their bases.
Iraq, a maxi anti-Isis operation begins north of Baghdad
ISF, with the Inherent Resolve support, hunt IS cells between Salahaddin-Diyala, especially in Hamrin mountains and Zaghitoon valley. The offensive in the West also continues.
Iraq, hard blow to the Isis leadership by ISF-Inherent Resolve
Many IS commanders captured or killed across the country, from Anbar to Kirkuk. Baghdad also strengthens surveillance on the border with Syria to stop infiltrations.
Syria, did the SDF capture an Isis high profile in Hasaka?
There are no confirmations, but some elements suggest that he is a strategic figure of the Islamic State. Meanwhile, Inherent Resolve keeps the pressure on Daesh in Iraq unchanged.
Iraq, Inherent Resolve moves to a new phase in the fight against Isis
The Military Assistance group (MAG) is born: less international forces, but more specialized, will guarantee high level mentoring to the ISF. The CAS against Daesh will however remain.
Iraq, the Inherent Resolve and ISF anti-Isis cooperation has not stopped
The Coalition: presence reshaped and kinetic phase suspended. But the planning of the maneuvers against the Islamic State continues. Especially to inhibit Daesh capabilities.
Iraq, NATO prepares to take over from Inherent Resolve in the fight against Isis
Talks intensify to extend the training and advisory capabilities of the NMI anti-Daesh mission. Objective: to stop the Islamic State, especially in the north-east, before it expands.