Missiles struck US controlled Al Asad base in Iraq. Missiles struck US controlled Al Asad base in IraqMissiles reportedly launched by Iranian proxies from within Iraq. Most missiles intercepted, no major injuries reported from strike. Watch to know more!

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Did Pakistan consult U.S. before its cross-border strike in Iran? The U.S. State Dept has said that it didn't have any specific conversation. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

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In retaliation to deadly January 3 explosions, iran carried out targeted strikes on Israel’s spy headquarters and isil bases in three countries. Is Iran displaying its military power, or has the country stepped into the ring of regional volatility?

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Pakistan bombed neighbouring Iran a little more than 24 hours after Tehran conducted missile strikes on terror groups in Pakistan. This has led to fears that another war could break out, at a time when tensions are simmering in West Asia. Can pakistan afford to go against Iran? Is pak ready to be hostile with three neighbours?

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Tensions between Iran and Pakistan have hit a new low. How will things unfold going forward? Pakistan military carried out strikes on Iran's Baloch province. Watch to know more!

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Drones and missiles were used by Iran on Wednesday to attack Pakistan, claiming to target two bases used by the terrorist organization Jaish al-Adl. This came a day after the elite Revolutionary Guards carried out similar operations against Syria and Iraq. Pakistan denounced Iran's "unprovoked violation of its airspace" and threatened "consequences" in a sharply worded statement. Pakistan has reported that three children have been injured and two children have died as a result of the attack by Iran.

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Turkey carried out another slew of airstrikes against Kurdish sites in northern Syria in response for the deaths of nine Turkish soldiers. The sites struck included military bases, arms depots and logistical warehouses.

Turkish air strikes hit 23 Kurdish militant targets Syria

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) launched missile attacks on multiple "terrorist targets" in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq and Syria, state media reported on Tuesday (Jan 16).

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRCG) launched missile attacks on multiple "terrorist targets" in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq and Syria, state media reported on Tuesday (Jan 16). In a statement, the IRCG said the attacks destroyed "a spy headquarters" and a "gathering of anti-Iranian terrorist groups" in Arbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. According to Iraq's Kurdistan Security Council, four people were killed and six others were injured. Meanwhile, the Kurdistan Democratic Party said that prominent businessman Peshraw Dizayee was among the civilians who were killed. The IRCG said that it hit targets in Syria with ballistic missiles, including the "gathering places of commanders and main elements related to recent terrorist operations, particularly the Islamic State group." Click here to follow all updates on the Israel-Hamas war The strike in Syria was in response to recent attacks by terrorist groups that killed Iranians in the southern cities of Kerman and Rask. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said that explosions were heard in Aleppo and its countryside. US condemns Iranian strikes The US slammed Iran for its "reckless" deadly missile attacks on targets in the Kurdistan region, warning they undermine stability. In a statement, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "The United States strongly condemns Iran's attacks in Erbil today and offers condolences to the families of those who were killed. We oppose Iran's reckless missile strikes, which undermine Iraq's stability." Also read: Iran frees journalists jailed for covering Mahsa Amini’s death over a year after arrest Earlier, a White House spokesperson said no US personnel or facilities were targeted. Israeli spy HQ in Kurdistan targeted too In its statement, the IRCG also said that it had struck the alleged Israeli "spy headquarters," the IRNA news agency reported. The guards said the headquarters had served as "the centre for developing espionage operations and planning terrorist actions in the region". The strike was in response to recent attacks on Iran and the "axis of resistance" of Iran-aligned groups, which have raised concerns about violence spreading from the Israel-Hamas war. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran launches barrage of missile strikes in northern Iraq and Syria; US condemns attacks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have launched missile attacks on multiple “terrorist” targets in Syria and in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The security council of the Kurdish regional government said in a statement that four civilians were killed and six injured in the strikes.

Iran Guards strike targets in Iraq and Syria

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Turkish police held 18 people over "praising terrorism", the authorities said on Monday (Jan 15), while in northern Iraq a senior member of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) was "neutralised."

On Friday (Jan 12), at least nine Turkish soldiers were killed in clashes with the PKK in northern Iraq which further prompted Ankara to conduct air strikes and operations in Iraq as well as northern Syria.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya took to his official social media handle and in a posting said that the police had detained 18 people for "praising a terrorist organisation", "spreading terrorism propaganda," and "spreading misleading information" over Turkey's operations in Iraq.

Yerlikaya added that arrest warrants were issued for 19 others in Turkey as well as 133 living abroad.

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<h2>Turkey launches attacks against Kurdish 'terrorist targets' in Iraq, Syria</h2>

Turkey carried out another series of its air operations in northern Iraq and Syria in retaliation to the deaths of nine Turkish soldiers, the authorities said on Sunday (Jan 14).

"In accordance with our right to self-defence... air operations were carried out against terrorist targets in northern Iraq in the regions of Metina, Hakurk, Gara, Qandil and Asos, and in northern Syria," the Turkish defence ministry said in a statement.

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The Turkish military claimed to have hit 24 targets, "including caves, shelters, ammunition and equipment depots, housing and gas factories" used by Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters.

Earlier on Sunday (Jan 14), the official Turkish news agency Anadolu reported that a total of 23 targets, comprising bases and arms depots, were destroyed in northern Syria.

Turkey on Saturday announced that it had struck 54 "targets" in Syria and Iraq that were affiliated with the PKK and the People's Protection Units (YPG).

A Turkish security source said that the National Intelligence Agency (MIT) had "neutralised" Hulya Mercen, a high-ranking PKK member who had previously carried out several attacks on Turkish troops in the Metina region in northern Iraq.

(With inputs from agencies)

Turkish police held 18 people over "praising terrorism", the authorities said on Monday (Jan 15), while in northern Iraq a senior member of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) was "neutralised.

Turkish police held 18 people over "praising terrorism", the authorities said on Monday (Jan 15), while in northern Iraq a senior member of the banned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) was "neutralised." On Friday (Jan 12), at least nine Turkish soldiers were killed in clashes with the PKK in northern Iraq which further prompted Ankara to conduct air strikes and operations in Iraq as well as northern Syria. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya took to his official social media handle and in a posting said that the police had detained 18 people for "praising a terrorist organisation", "spreading terrorism propaganda," and "spreading misleading information" over Turkey's operations in Iraq. Yerlikaya added that arrest warrants were issued for 19 others in Turkey as well as 133 living abroad. Also read: US claims it shot down anti-ship cruise missile from Houthi area of Yemen Turkey launches attacks against Kurdish 'terrorist targets' in Iraq, Syria Turkey carried out another series of its air operations in northern Iraq and Syria in retaliation to the deaths of nine Turkish soldiers, the authorities said on Sunday (Jan 14). "In accordance with our right to self-defence... air operations were carried out against terrorist targets in northern Iraq in the regions of Metina, Hakurk, Gara, Qandil and Asos, and in northern Syria," the Turkish defence ministry said in a statement. WATCH | Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria × The Turkish military claimed to have hit 24 targets, "including caves, shelters, ammunition and equipment depots, housing and gas factories" used by Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) fighters. Earlier on Sunday (Jan 14), the official Turkish news agency Anadolu reported that a total of 23 targets, comprising bases and arms depots, were destroyed in northern Syria. Turkey on Saturday announced that it had struck 54 "targets" in Syria and Iraq that were affiliated with the PKK and the People's Protection Units (YPG). A Turkish security source said that the National Intelligence Agency (MIT) had "neutralised" Hulya Mercen, a high-ranking PKK member who had previously carried out several attacks on Turkish troops in the Metina region in northern Iraq. (With inputs from agencies)

Turkey detains 18 people for ‘praising terrorist organisation’ after killing of soldiers in Iraq

Turkey carried out airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighbouring Iraq and Syria on Saturday. This comes a day after an attack on a Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers.

Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria

Iran blamed Israel and the United States on Wednesday for twin bomb blasts that killed at least 95 people in the country's south, ripping through a crowd commemorating Revolutionary Guards general Qasem Soleimani four years after his death in a US strike.

Iraq moves to expel US forces, calls drone strikes a 'blatant aggression'

The Iraqi government is beginning the process to remove the U.S.-led international military coalition from the country, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's office said on Friday.

Iraq prepares to close down US-led coalition's mission

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's office on Friday (Jan 5) said that the government is beginning the process to end the presence of US-led international coalition forces in the country.

The United States has deployed over 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq as a part of a mission which as per Washington is targeted to advise and assist local forces trying to prevent a resurgence of Islamic State.

"Government is setting the date for the start of the bilateral committee to put arrangements to end the presence of the international coalition forces in Iraq permanently," a statement from the prime minister's office said. &nbsp;

The committee would comprise of members from the military coalition, said a government official.

"We stress our firm position in ending the existence of the international coalition after the justifications for its existence have ended," Sudani was quoted as saying in the statement.

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<h2>US military launches retaliatory strike in Baghdad</h2>

Sudani's statement comes a day after a US strike killed a military commander of Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed &nbsp;al-Shaabi force in Baghdad, who as per Washington, was "actively involved in planning and carrying out attacks" against US forces.

"And finally, I can confirm that on January 4 at approximately 12 PM Iraq time, U.S. forces took necessary and proportionate action against Mushtaq Jawad Kazim al-Jawari (a.k.a Abu-Taqwa), who was a Harakat-al-Nujaba leader. Abu-Taqwa was actively involved in planning and carrying out attacks against American personnel," Pentagon Spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said in a media briefing.

"The strike also killed another Han member. It is important to note that the strike was taken in self-defence, that no civilians were harmed, and that no infrastructure or facilities were struck," he added.

As per police and militia sources, the missiles hit a car inside Nujaba'a headquarters, killing four people including the group’s local commander and an assistant.

The Iraqi government, condemning the US-led anti-jihadist coalition for the strike and&nbsp;called it "a blatant aggression" as well as "a dangerous escalation and assault".

"The Iraqi armed forces hold the forces of the international coalition responsible for this attack," Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani's office said in a statement.&nbsp;

<h2>Attacks against US targets</h2>

Washington has till now come under attack at least 100 times since the war broke out between US ally Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Out of these assaults, many have been claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which is a loose alliance of Iran-linked armed groups that oppose US backing for Israel in the Gaza war.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's office on Friday (Jan 5) said that the government is beginning the process to end the presence of US-led international coalition forces in the country.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani's office on Friday (Jan 5) said that the government is beginning the process to end the presence of US-led international coalition forces in the country. The United States has deployed over 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq as a part of a mission which as per Washington is targeted to advise and assist local forces trying to prevent a resurgence of Islamic State. "Government is setting the date for the start of the bilateral committee to put arrangements to end the presence of the international coalition forces in Iraq permanently," a statement from the prime minister's office said. The committee would comprise of members from the military coalition, said a government official. "We stress our firm position in ending the existence of the international coalition after the justifications for its existence have ended," Sudani was quoted as saying in the statement. Also read: US intel confirms Islamic State's Afghanistan branch behind Iran blasts: Report US military launches retaliatory strike in Baghdad Sudani's statement comes a day after a US strike killed a military commander of Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed al-Shaabi force in Baghdad, who as per Washington, was "actively involved in planning and carrying out attacks" against US forces. "And finally, I can confirm that on January 4 at approximately 12 PM Iraq time, U.S. forces took necessary and proportionate action against Mushtaq Jawad Kazim al-Jawari (a.k.a Abu-Taqwa), who was a Harakat-al-Nujaba leader. Abu-Taqwa was actively involved in planning and carrying out attacks against American personnel," Pentagon Spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder said in a media briefing. "The strike also killed another Han member. It is important to note that the strike was taken in self-defence, that no civilians were harmed, and that no infrastructure or facilities were struck," he added. As per police and militia sources, the missiles hit a car inside Nujaba'a headquarters, killing four people including the group’s local commander and an assistant. The Iraqi government, condemning the US-led anti-jihadist coalition for the strike and called it "a blatant aggression" as well as "a dangerous escalation and assault". "The Iraqi armed forces hold the forces of the international coalition responsible for this attack," Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani's office said in a statement. Attacks against US targets Washington has till now come under attack at least 100 times since the war broke out between US ally Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Out of these assaults, many have been claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which is a loose alliance of Iran-linked armed groups that oppose US backing for Israel in the Gaza war. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed force on Thursday (Jan 4) condemned the United States for launching a drone strike that killed a military commander of the ex-paramilitary force.

"A drone targeted the logistical support headquarters of Hashed al-Shaabi," mainly pro-Iranian former paramilitary units integrated into the Iraqi armed forces, said the security official.

The official further said that the drone attack killed two more members of their militia group.

The strike killed "two members and wounded seven others", said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.&nbsp;

Harakat al-Nujaba, one of the Hashed's factions, released a statement saying that "the deputy commander of operations for Baghdad, Mushtaq Talib al-Saidi" had been "martyred in a US strike".

As per news agency AFP, there was no immediate response from the United States officials.

The strike comes in the midst of heightened regional tensions since the war broke out between US ally Israel and Iran-backed Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip after the Palestinian militant group launched unprecedented attacks against Tel Aviv on Oct 7.

US armed forces deployed in Iraq and neighbouring country Syria have faced a surge in the number of attacks ever since then.

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According to news agency AFP, videos that were shared on a Telegram channel which was linked to the militia group Hashed, showed a plume of smoke rising from where the drone struck.

<h2>Iraq accuses US-led coalition of Baghdad strike</h2>

The Iraqi government accused the US-led anti-jihadist coalition of the strike and further called it "a blatant aggression" as well as "a dangerous escalation and assault".

"The Iraqi armed forces hold the forces of the international coalition responsible for this attack," Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani's office said in a statement.&nbsp;

<h2>Attacks against US targets</h2>

Washington has till now counted more than a hundred attacks that were aimed at the US targets in Syria and Iraq since mid-October 2023.

Out of these assaults, many have been claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which is a loose alliance of Iran-linked armed groups that oppose US backing for Israel in the Gaza war.

The United States has around 2,500 troops deployed in Iraq and approximately 900 in Syria as a part of a multinational coalition fighting the Islamic State group.&nbsp;

The United States military has responded to recent attacks by launching air strikes targeting sites used by Iran and its proxy forces in Iraq and Syria, including Hashed sites.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed force on Thursday (Jan 4) condemned the United States for launching a drone strike that killed a military commander of the ex-paramilitary force.

Iraq's pro-Iran Hashed force on Thursday (Jan 4) condemned the United States for launching a drone strike that killed a military commander of the ex-paramilitary force. "A drone targeted the logistical support headquarters of Hashed al-Shaabi," mainly pro-Iranian former paramilitary units integrated into the Iraqi armed forces, said the security official. The official further said that the drone attack killed two more members of their militia group. The strike killed "two members and wounded seven others", said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. Harakat al-Nujaba, one of the Hashed's factions, released a statement saying that "the deputy commander of operations for Baghdad, Mushtaq Talib al-Saidi" had been "martyred in a US strike". As per news agency AFP, there was no immediate response from the United States officials. The strike comes in the midst of heightened regional tensions since the war broke out between US ally Israel and Iran-backed Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip after the Palestinian militant group launched unprecedented attacks against Tel Aviv on Oct 7. US armed forces deployed in Iraq and neighbouring country Syria have faced a surge in the number of attacks ever since then. Also read: Several US state capitols shut down briefly after receiving hoax bomb threats According to news agency AFP, videos that were shared on a Telegram channel which was linked to the militia group Hashed, showed a plume of smoke rising from where the drone struck. Iraq accuses US-led coalition of Baghdad strike The Iraqi government accused the US-led anti-jihadist coalition of the strike and further called it "a blatant aggression" as well as "a dangerous escalation and assault". "The Iraqi armed forces hold the forces of the international coalition responsible for this attack," Prime Minister Mohamed Shia al-Sudani's office said in a statement. Attacks against US targets Washington has till now counted more than a hundred attacks that were aimed at the US targets in Syria and Iraq since mid-October 2023. Out of these assaults, many have been claimed by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which is a loose alliance of Iran-linked armed groups that oppose US backing for Israel in the Gaza war. The United States has around 2,500 troops deployed in Iraq and approximately 900 in Syria as a part of a multinational coalition fighting the Islamic State group. The United States military has responded to recent attacks by launching air strikes targeting sites used by Iran and its proxy forces in Iraq and Syria, including Hashed sites. (With inputs from agencies)

Iraq accuses US-led coalition of Baghdad drone strike, calls it 'blatant aggression'

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An armed drone was shot down on Tuesday over Erbil airport in northern Iraq, where U.S. and other international forces are stationed, two security sources said.

The Iraqi semi-autonomous Kurdistan region's security agency, Kurdistan Counter Terrorism, said in a statement an armed drone fired by "illegal militia" against Erbil airport was shot down at 09:52am&nbsp;Iraq time.

It was not clear whether the foiled attack caused any damage or casualties, said the sources.

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The incident followed the shooting down of a drone over Erbil airport by air defences systems on Sunday evening. A group called "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" said it was behind that attack.

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U.S. and international forces based in Iraq and across the border in Syria have been on high alert amid dozens of attacks on their bases since the Israel-Hamas war began in October.

 
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An armed drone was shot down on Tuesday over Erbil airport in northern Iraq, where U.S. and other international forces are stationed, two security sources said. The Iraqi semi-autonomous Kurdistan region's security agency, Kurdistan Counter Terrorism, said in a statement an armed drone fired by "illegal militia" against Erbil airport was shot down at 09:52am Iraq time.

An armed drone was shot down on Tuesday over Erbil airport in northern Iraq, where U.S. and other international forces are stationed, two security sources said. The Iraqi semi-autonomous Kurdistan region's security agency, Kurdistan Counter Terrorism, said in a statement an armed drone fired by "illegal militia" against Erbil airport was shot down at 09:52am Iraq time. It was not clear whether the foiled attack caused any damage or casualties, said the sources. Also Read | Somalia rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal and summons ambassador The incident followed the shooting down of a drone over Erbil airport by air defences systems on Sunday evening. A group called "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" said it was behind that attack. Also Read | 'It's a matter of choice to live in Kyiv': Ukrainian woman speaks about living in war zone U.S. and international forces based in Iraq and across the border in Syria have been on high alert amid dozens of attacks on their bases since the Israel-Hamas war began in October.

Armed drone shot down over air base housing US forces in northern Iraq

The US targeted three sites used by Iran-backed forces in Iraq and this happened on Monday after an attack wounded three US personnel. Washington has reportedly hit the sites used by Iran and its proxy forces in Iraq and Syria in response to attacks on the US.

Iraq: Drone targets US troops in Iraq, former retaliates after three troops hurt | World News | WION

The US targeted three sides used by Iran-backed forces in Iraq on Monday after an attack wounded three American personal earlier in the day. Washington has repeatedly hit sites that were used by Iran and its proxy forces in Iraq as well as Syria in response to the attacks on US and Allied Forces.

US retaliates in Iraq after three US troops wounded in drone attack

The Turkish air force conducted air strikes in northern Iraq and Syria, destroyed 29 targets of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) after 12 soldiers got killed in the past two days in Northern Iraq. In 2023,Turkiye has carried out 124 strikes in northern Syria. As Turkey airstrikes against Kurdish militants, Human Rights group says 11 civilians' were injured in the latest strikes.

Turkiye intensifies airstrikes in Syria & Northern Iraq

Iraq: US counterstrikes Iran-backed forces

Turkey has launched an intensive campaign of air strikes against Kurdish groups in Northern Iraq and Syria. The strikes are in response to the deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq over the weekend. According to the Turkish Defense Ministry, the strike has killed at least 26 militants in air strikes. However, a local hospital official in Northern Syria says the strikes have killed at least six civilians.

Turkey intensifies airstrikes against Kurdish groups in Syria, Northern Iraq

US counterstrike on Iran-backed forces, former retaliates after 3 troops hurt | World News | WION

The Turkish air force conducted air strikes in northern Iraq and Syria and destroyed 29 targets of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) after 12 soldiers were killed in the past two days in northern Iraq.

Turkey conducts Air Strikes in Iraq, Syria after 12 Turkish soldiers were killed

Iraqis were voting on Monday in the first provincial council elections in a decade, with the ruling Shi'ite Muslim alliance likely to win its grip on power amid a boycott by populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, its main political rival.

Iraq: Shi'ite ruling alliance wins 101/285 seats in provincial elections

Iraqis were voting on Monday in the first provincial council elections in a decade, with the ruling Shi'ite Muslim alliance likely to extend its grip on power amid a boycott by populist cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, its main political rival.

Iraq holds first provincial elections in a decade

Iraq holds first provincial council elections in a decade

Stricter regulations are underway as iraq confronts challenges like the smuggling of dollars to nations facing US Sanctions. The government, keen on consolidating its monetary sovereignty, restricts new money wired from abroad to dinars. To tackle illicit trade, iraq adopts the swift system and encourages importers to use official channels.

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