Iraq
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May- 2022 -25 May
Five Turkish Soldiers Killed in Iraq
Five Turkish soldiers serving in northern Iraq as part of operations against Kurdish militants were killed, the defense ministry said.
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24 May
Iraq Says Six Killed in Islamic State Group Attack
Three teenagers and three policemen were shot dead in northern Iraq as they put out a crop fire, an attack blamed on Islamic State jihadists.
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22 May
Six Killed in Iraq Drone Strikes Blamed on Turkey
Drone strikes targeting Kurdish rebels killed at least six people, including three civilians, in northern Iraq, local officials and the rebels said, blaming Turkey for the attack.
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9 May
Iraq to Import Advanced Weapons From US, France
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense announced that it has signed contracts with the US and France to import advanced military weapons and equipment.
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3 May
Iraqi Soldier Killed in Clashes With Yazidi Fighters
An Iraqi soldier was killed and two others were injured in clashes with Yazidi fighters in the northern region of Sinjar.
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Apr- 2022 -20 April
Erdogan Says Iraq Backs Turkey’s Push Against Kurdish Rebels
Turkish President Erdogan said the central government in Baghdad supported Turkey's latest offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.
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20 April
Russia Using Weapons in Ukraine Smuggled by Iranian Militia: Report
Russia is reportedly sourcing Iraqi weapons for its Ukraine military campaign through Iran-backed smuggling networks.
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18 April
Turkey Launches New Offensive Against Kurdish Rebels in Iraq
Turkey said it has launched a new air and ground offensive against outlawed Kurdish militants in northern Iraq.
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18 April
IS Vows ‘Revenge’ for Ex-Leader’s Death
Islamic State vowed "revenge" over the killing of its former leader, calling on supporters to take advantage of the war in Ukraine to stage attacks in Europe.
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6 April
Three Rockets Land Near Oil Refinery in Iraqi Kurdistan
Three rockets landed near an oil refinery in Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdistan region, with "no casualties or material damage reported," Kurdish counter-terrorism forces said.
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