Iraq
Ancient Tombs Uncovered in Iraq Due to Drought
Archaeologists in Iraq have made a significant discovery, unearthing approximately 40 ancient tombs in the Mosul Dam reservoir in the Khanke region of Duhok province. The tombs are believed to date back over 2,300 years to the Hellenistic or Hellenistic-Seleucid period. “So far, we have discovered approximately 40 tombs,” said Bekas Brefkany, the director of […]
Iraq and Lebanon cooperate to destroy Captagon factory
Iraqi and Lebanese intelligence agencies have joined forces to discover and destroy one of Lebanon’s largest drug factories producing the highly addictive amphetamine Captagon. The operation, announced by Iraq’s Ministry of Interior on Monday, showcases a rare security cooperation between the two countries. This development comes a month after the Lebanese army discovered a factory […]
Iraq begins mass grave excavation near Mosul
Iraqi authorities have commenced the excavation of a mass grave site near Mosul, believed to contain thousands of victims of the Islamic State (IS) group. The al-Khasfa site, a sinkhole approximately 150 meters deep and 110 meters wide, is thought to be one of the worst massacres committed by IS. Ahmad Qusay al-Asady, head of […]
Hezbollah Disarmament: Iran’s Larijani to Visit Iraq, Lebanon
The head of Iran‘s top security body, Ali Larijani, will visit Iraq on Monday before heading to Lebanon, where the government has approved a plan to disarm Tehran’s ally Hezbollah, state media reported. According to state television, “Ali Larijani departs today (Monday) for Iraq and then Lebanon on a three-day visit, his first foreign trip […]
Over 600 Shia Pilgrims Hospitalized Due to Chlorine Gas Leak in Iraq
Over 600 Shia pilgrims in Iraq were briefly hospitalized with respiratory problems after inhaling chlorine gas due to a leak at a water treatment station. The incident occurred overnight on the route between Najaf and Karbala, two Shia holy cities in central and southern Iraq. According to the Iraqi Ministry of Health, 621 cases of […]
Gunfight in Baghdad Kills One as Agricultural Ministry Invaded
A gun fight erupted in Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, between members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) and Iraqi police, resulting in the death of at least one police officer and the detention of 14 fighters. The violence broke out in Baghdad’s Karkh district when PMF fighters stormed a Ministry of Agriculture building during the appointment […]
Drone Attack Kills PKK Member in Northern Iraq
A drone attack in northern Iraq‘s Sulaimaniyah region has resulted in the death of a Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) member and injured another. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, marking the first attack of its kind in months. According to security sources and local officials, the drone targeted a motorcycle carrying two individuals in a […]
Bus Crash in Southern Iran Claims 21 Lives, Injures 34
A devastating bus accident in southern Iran has resulted in the deaths of at least 21 people, with 34 others injured. The incident occurred on Saturday, south of Shiraz, in Fars province, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Masoud Abed, the head of Fars province’s emergency organization, confirmed that rescue operations are ongoing, and […]
Explosion at Iraq Oil Field Suspends Operations
A recent explosion at an oil field in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region has led to the suspension of operations. According to HKN Energy, the US company operating the field, “an explosion occurred earlier today at approximately 7:00 AM local time (0400 GMT) at one of its production facilities in the Sarang field.” The company further […]