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On Monday, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced the destruction of 81 targets belonging to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, as part of the Operation Eagle Claw, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
Missile attack at an Iraqi military base hosting US forces
A new missile attack was reportedly at an Iraqi military base that is hosting the U.S. Armed Forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing al-Masdar News agency and several local source.
Turkish Air Force bombed a refugee camp in Iraq during a military operation
More than 20 Turkish missiles were launched in the Mount Sinjar of the Nineveh Governorate by Turkish Air force, while three other missiles hit the Makhmour refugee camp, causing a massive explosion in the area
Baghdad’s Green Zone went under rocket fire, a missile fell near US Embassy
According to the television station, the rocket fell near the headquarters of the joint operations command of the Iraqi armed forces. An air raid siren went off. There is no data on victims and victims.
Unknown group fires missile at Baghdad Airport, there were no casualties
A rocket fell near the airport of the Iraqi capital, June 9, Reuters reports citing information from the Iraqi armed forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Reportedly, there were no casualties or destruction.
An American military transport airplane crashed north of Baghdad
The Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport plane crashed while landing at the Taji military airfield in Iraq, al-Sumaria TV channel reported on Monday, citing a source in Iraqi security agencies, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Trump admitted that the US invasion of Iraq back in 2003 was illegal
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreas credited U.S. President Donald Trump with recognition of the unlawful invasion of US troops in Iraq. With this opinion, Arreas made a statement on his Twitter account
A rocket fire in the Baghdad’s ‘green zone’ – Iranian source
The green zone in downtown Baghdad has undergone rocket fire, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Iranian television channel Al Sumaria on May 19 and according anonymous sources.
Russia will sell S-400 systems to Iraq without delay, Iraqi PM has the final say
According to the data announced by the Russian Ministry of Defence, the Russian S-400 air defense systems will be sold to Iraq without any delay as soon as official Baghdad prepares and sends a request for its interest
Iraq buys S-400 missile systems, US warned Baghdad for possible sanctions
The Iraqi Parliament’s Security and Defense Committee will push the government to purchase Russian S-400 systems. Committee member Badr al-Ziyadi explained that a deal with Russia was needed to diversify sources of arms supplies, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
The Iranian threat: US deployed the Patriot missile system in Iraq
According to Pentagon officials, anti-aircraft missile units equipped with Patriot air defense systems, as well as two other short-range systems, are already located at Ain al-Assad airbase in western Iraq.
Iran monitors the US military actions in the Middle East, specifically in Iraq
Iran does not intend to attack American troops in the region, said Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Tehran Times
A US secret assault program in Iraq has been unveiled by NYT
The Pentagon is pushing for a major military operation to eradicate a pro-Iranian militia in Iraq, and government officials see an opportunity for an attack while Iran is busy handling the Corona crisis.
Baghdad asked US to postpone the deployment of Patriots in Iraq
Iraqi authorities have called on the United States to postpone the deployment of Patriot missile defense systems at US bases in the Arab country, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.
The US prepares to attack pro-Iranian militants, Iran claims
According to Iranian Press TV channel, citing Iraqi sources, the Americans are increasing their military presence at the Ain al-Assad air base in the western province of Anbar, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
A new missile strike was carried out in Baghdad while US withdraws its troops
Two missiles were fired at the strictly guarded “green zone” of the Iraqi capital, where state institutions and foreign embassies are located, early on March 26, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily.
The Czech Republic temporarily recalled its troops from Iraq
The Czech Republic temporarily recalled its troops from Iraq, who were involved in this Arab country as part of a mission to train local troops and security forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
The deployment of Patriot defense systems in Iraq may help the Turkish offensive in Syria
Iraqi Al-Ahad news agency reports that the United States missile defense systems are in a state of readiness for transfer to the border with Syria, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.
Iraqi F-16s have conducted several strikes on the Islamic State’s positions
The Iraqi Armed Forces supported by Iraq Air Force carried out a new operation in northern Iraq targeted the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) hideouts in the Hamrin Mountains, learned BulgarianMilitary.com
The likelihood of a military conflict between Iraq and US cannot be denied
A new military hotbed could erupt due to Baghdad’s reluctance to continue dancing to Washington’s tune and the latter’s intention to maintain its military presence in Iraq for as long as possible.