Iraq head coach Graham Arnold named his final 26-man World Cup squad on Monday, relying heavily on the core group of players who secured qualification through the intercontinental playoffs. Experienced forward Aymen Hussein is set to spearhead the Iraqi attack in North America. The veteran striker, a talismanic figure for the national team, leads a […]
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Secret Israeli Base in Iraq Linked to Iran Operations
A report by The Wall Street Journal claimed that Israel established a secret military base in Iraq for operations against Iran. According to US officials cited in the report, the base operated in a remote desert area. Moreover, the report suggested the facility supported Israeli military activities during regional tensions. The report stated that Israeli […]
President speaks with Iraq’s PM-designate, stresses closer economic cooperation
President Asif Ali Zardari, currently on an official visit to Sanya in China’s Hainan province, held a telephone conversation with Prime Minister-Designate of the Republic of Iraq, Ali Falih Khadim Al-Zaidi, and conveyed his congratulations on his elevation to the coveted position as the head of the government. The president extended his sincere wishes for […]
Syria says repelled drone attack from Iraq on US base
Syria’s assistant defence minister said Sunday that his country’s forces had repelled a drone attack from neighbouring Iraq targeting one of Syria’s last US military bases. “Earlier today, the US base in Qasrak, located on our territory, was attacked by four drones launched from Iraqi territory,” Sipan Hamo said on X, adding that “the drones […]
Gulf oil producers lose $15 billion amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
DUBAI — Gulf oil producers have suffered a staggering $15.1 billion in lost energy revenues since the escalation of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, as millions of barrels of crude oil have been stranded due to the near-shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported. Read More: Iran allows two Indian LPG […]
All six US crew members killed after aircraft downed in western Iraq
All six crew members aboard a U.S. military refueling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq on Thursday have been confirmed dead, the U.S. military said on Friday. The incident occurred amid ongoing U.S. operations in the Middle East targeting Iran, highlighting the dangers even in friendly airspace. Read More: Iran-backed group claims downing of US […]
Six US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq
All six crew members aboard a United States military refueling aircraft that crashed in western Iraq are confirmed to have been killed, the US military said on Friday. A US military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident the military said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile […]
US refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq amid heightened Middle East tensions
BAGHDAD — A US military KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, US Central Command confirmed, in an incident that involved another aircraft but was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. Rescue operations were immediately launched, while the second KC-135 landed safely. The crash occurred during Operation Epic Fury, the US-led campaign […]
Iran-backed group claims downing of US refueling aircraft in Iraq
BAGHDAD – The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a coalition of Iran-backed factions, claimed responsibility on Thursday for shooting down a US military KC-135 refueling aircraft in western Iraq. The group said the action was taken “in defense of our country’s sovereignty and airspace,” marking the latest escalation in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Read More: Iran […]
Europeans among 150 IS detainees transferred from Syria to Iraq
RAQA/ERBIL: Europeans were among 150 Islamic State (IS) detainees this week transferred by the US military from Kurdish custody in Syria to Iraq, where Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani urged European countries to repatriate their nationals. Read More: Surveillance and security crisis in Europe The detainees were part of an estimated 7,000 IS members slated for […]