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 […]
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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 […]
Iraq completes withdrawal of US led coalition forces
BAGHDAD: Iraq on Sunday announced the complete withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from military bases across federal territory, marking the formal end of the coalition’s mission inside the country. Officials said the transition places full control of the former coalition sites under Iraqi security forces and opens a new phase of bilateral defence coordination with […]
Iraq hails Pakistan Air Force’s expertise, seeks JF-17 Thunder Jets
Praising Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) professionalism and technological advancement, Iraq on Saturday expressed keen interest in JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft. Lieutenant General Staff Pilot Mohanad Ghalib Mohammed Radi Al-Asadi, Commander of the Iraqi Air Force expressed the intent in a meeting with Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Pakistan […]
Pakistan Air Force wins Iraqi interest in jets
The Iraqi Air Force expressed strong interest in Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jets during a meeting with PAF Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu. The Iraqi commander praised the professionalism of the Pakistan Air Force and highlighted opportunities for joint training and operational cooperation. Discussions focused on strengthening military ties and enhancing regional stability. […]
Sudani declares victory as his bloc leads Iraq’s general election
BAGHDAD: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Wednesday claimed victory for his coalition after preliminary results from the general election showed his Reconstruction and Development alliance securing a decisive lead. Supporters poured into Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to celebrate with fireworks, chanting slogans in support of the incumbent premier. Read More: Iraq holds first nationwide election since IS […]
Pakistan-Iraq ferry deal promises trade and tourism boom
Pakistan and Iraq have agreed to start a ferry service connecting Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port with Pakistan’s Gwadar Port. Officials say this new link will strengthen maritime cooperation, boost trade, and support religious travel between the two countries. The agreement came during talks between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and […]