Assault On Baghouz 'Basically Over' But IS Remains Defiant
Islamic State close to defeat in its last holdout of Baghouz in eastern Syria after intense bombardment by Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
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Islamic State In 'Its Final Moments,' Says SDF Spokesperson
An official in the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that Islamic State (IS) militants are "living their final moments" in their last enclave near the Iraqi border.
Intelligence agents arrest Islamic State logistics provider in Nineveh
The Iraqi Military Intelligence Directorate has arrested an ISIS logistics provider and a female ISIS militant who was responsible for delivering foodstuff to ISIS militants in their hideouts in Nineveh Province.
Three Islamic State members arrested in Kirkuk, Salahuddin: Interior Ministry
On Wednesday, the Iraqi Interior Ministry announced that the Federal Police have arrested three ISIS members in Kirkuk and Salahuddin provinces. These ISIS arrests are part of a wider operation by the Iraqi Security Forces to rid the country from ISIS sleeper cells, dormant in throughout the provinces.
Eight Islamic State members arrested in operation, west of Mosul
The Spokesperson for the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, Saad Maan announced that the Rapid Response Units of the Nineveh Police were able to arrest eight ISIS members in an operation west of Mosul.
Iraqi security arrests Islamic State leader in Diyala: Source
An Iraqi security source reported on Wednesday that an ISIS leader has been arrested in al-Saadiya region in Diyala after receiving information from the Iraqi intelligence services. This arrest comes as a result of the Iraqi Security Forces operation to clear Diyala from ISIS sleeper cells.
Two Yazidi people released after four years in Islamic State captivity
The Kurdish governmental office in charge of Yazidi abductees declared that Kurdish authorities have released two Yazidis, a young man and a woman, that were kidnapped by ISIS in Tal Banat village in Nineveh's Sinjar district four years ago.
Iraqi troops destroy 10 hotbeds for Islamic State in Iraq’s Samarra
The Samarra Operations Command launched a military operation in order to destroy ISIS hotbeds and sleeper cells. This comes after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over the group last December.
Pro-Sadr fighters kill 13 Islamic State militants in Iraq
In an operation dubbed the Great Badr operation, which took place between Iraq's Anbar and Salahuddin provinces, Saraya al-Salam, the armed brigade affiliated with Muqtada al-Sadr, announced that it has killed 13 ISIS militants
Two senior Islamic State leaders apprehended in Mosul, says official
Nineveh (Iraqinews.com) – Two senior Islamic State (IS) leaders were arrested Monday in Mosul city as Iraqi troops continue to...
Four Islamic State hideouts destroyed in Diyala military operation
In recent times, Diyala Province has been a hotbed of insurgent activity with sporadic attacks on the local population reported
Two Islamic State militants killed in Diyala security operation
Although most of Iraq has been purged of ISIS elements, a number of the group's militants still exist in Diyala province.
Iraqi troops seize 70 explosive belts within Islamic State hotbed in Tikrit
The Iraqi military used intelligence information to find ISIS weaponry in a village north-west of the city of Tikrit.
Mass grave of 20 killed by Islamic State found in Salahuddin
Another mass grave containing 20 bodies has been found near the town of Shirqat, which was recaptured from ISIS in September
The state of Syria south: A month-long reporting series from Syria Direct
The devastating war has left the southern part of Syria in a terrible situation, SyriaDirect illustrates it via series of reports.
Mosul mosque where Islamic State took world stage lies in rubble
The ruined al-Nuri mosque is seen after it was retaken by Iraqi forces from ISIS militants in the Old City of Mosul