Iraq military news

Here are some recent news updates on the Iraqi military:

Recent Developments:

  1. Iraqi Army Liberates Last ISIS-Held Territory: On December 9, 2017, the Iraqi Army announced that it had liberated the last remaining territory held by ISIS in Iraq, the town of Rawa in Anbar Province.
  2. US-Led Coalition Airstrikes Continue: The US-led coalition has continued to conduct airstrikes against ISIS targets in Iraq, with reports of airstrikes in the provinces of Anbar, Kirkuk, and Nineveh.
  3. Iraqi Forces Launch Operation to Retake Western Anbar: In late December 2017, Iraqi forces launched an operation to retake the western part of Anbar Province from ISIS.
  4. Iranian-Backed Militias Play Key Role in Fight Against ISIS: Iranian-backed militias, such as the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), have played a significant role in the fight against ISIS in Iraq, with reports of clashes between PMF fighters and ISIS militants in several provinces.

Recent Operations:

  1. Operation al-Jazira: In November 2017, Iraqi forces launched Operation al-Jazira, a military operation aimed at retaking the western part of Anbar Province from ISIS.
  2. Operation Fatah al-Radwan: In October 2017, Iraqi forces launched Operation Fatah al-Radwan, a military operation aimed at retaking the city of Tal Afar from ISIS.
  3. Operation al-Amal: In September 2017, Iraqi forces launched Operation al-Amal, a military operation aimed at retaking the city of Hawija from ISIS.

Recent Losses:

  1. Iraqi Soldier Killed in ISIS Attack: On December 12, 2017, an Iraqi soldier was killed in an ISIS attack in the province of Kirkuk.
  2. Iraqi Police Officer Killed in ISIS Ambush: On December 10, 2017, an Iraqi police officer was killed in an ISIS ambush in the province of Anbar.

Recent Developments in the Fight Against ISIS:

  1. ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Reportedly Killed: In October 2017, reports emerged that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had been killed in a US airstrike in Syria.
  2. ISIS Loses Key Stronghold in Syria: In November 2017, ISIS lost its last stronghold in Syria, the city of Albu Kamal, to Syrian government forces.
  3. ISIS Fighters Flee to Desert Regions: In recent months, ISIS fighters have been fleeing to desert regions in Iraq and Syria, where they are believed to be regrouping and planning future attacks.

Recent International Developments:

  1. US-Iraq Agreement on Military Cooperation: In November 2017, the US and Iraq signed an agreement on military cooperation, which includes the deployment of US troops to Iraq to support the fight against ISIS.
  2. Iran-Iraq Agreement on Military Cooperation: In October 2017, Iran and Iraq signed an agreement on military cooperation, which includes the deployment of Iranian troops to Iraq to support the fight against ISIS.
  3. EU Provides Military Aid to Iraq: In November 2017, the European Union announced that it would provide military aid to Iraq, including training and equipment, to support the fight against ISIS.

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.