Iraq, large-scale anti-Isis operation in Anbar begins
The ISF want to eliminate the Islamic State cells on the borders with Syria and Jordan. Meanwhile, Daesh tries to extend its influence to Kirkuk and Diyala, by attacking small villages.
Iraq, tension skyrocketing after the pro-Iranian militia attack on US embassy
Security at the diplomatic HQ has been strengthened, while there is an exchange of threats between Trump and Tehran. Isis' false flag actions are also feared.
Iraq, the ISF press Isis in Makhmour and on Mount Qarachugh
Operation Victory Will and Peshmerga close the circle on Islamic State militiamen who fled from Syria and hid in the area. Meanwhile, US envoy Jeffrey takes stock of the fight against Daesh.
Iraq, Isis tries to extend its influence in Diyala
Islamic State attacks against ISF and Peshmerga in the area are on the rise. Baghdad military and Kurdish forces react with two parallel and complementary anti-Daesh offensives.
Iraq, ISIS targets the command centers of international drones
New attack by the Islamic State at Baghdad airport. Daesh tries to hit the UAVs on ground to recover operational capacity and reduce ISF pressure.
Iraq, a new phase of the anti-ISIS Victory Will operation begun
ISF maneuvers against the Islamic State are concentrated in Salahuddin, Kirkuk, Samarra and Diyala. Objective: to reduce the ability of Daesh to carry out attacks, exploiting the protests.
Iraq, Isis loses another important leader in Salahuddin
The ISF kill the Islamic State commander in the Hamrin mountains. Meanwhile Baghdad is working to protect Karbala and Arbaeen from Daesh attacks and for the new phase of Victory Will.
Iraq, the ISF foil an Isis maxi bomb attack against Arbaeen pilgrims
750 kilos of explosives seized: they served to hit the Shiite faithfuls heading to Karbala. Meanwhile, hunt for Daesh cells and preparations for the sixth phase of Operation Victory Will continue.
Iraq, Isis also lost the war of culture: the University of Mosul is reborn
Thousands of enrollments for the academic year 2019-2020. Completed the reconstruction of many departments destroyed in the war against Daesh, hunted in Anbar-Salahuddin.
Iraq, the ISF carry out a surprise anti-ISIS operation in Anbar
The maneuvers took place north of Rawa and were preventive. A dozen Islamic State members died. Also raids against Daesh in Nineveh. From Mosul to Hawi Aslan island.