US Sends Warships to Yemen

Published April 21, 2015
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A U.S. aircraft carrier was dispatched to the waters off Yemen Monday to join other American ships prepared to block any Iranian weapons shipments to Shiite Houthi rebels fighting in Yemen.

A Navy official confirmed to Fox News that the USS Theodore Roosevelt -- along with her escort ship, the USS Normandy, a guided-missile cruiser -- left the Persian Gulf on Sunday en route for the Arabian Sea, to help enforce the blockade. A massive ship that carries F/A-18 fighter jets, the Roosevelt is seen more of a deterrent and show of force in the region.

ISIS Leaders Admit Defeat

@Iraqism: ISIS leaders admit defeat, instruct fighters to kill wounded fellow fighters due to "shortage of medical supplies"

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ISIS Militants Killed by Coalition Forces in Southern Tikrit

The Coalition forces take advantage of the battle for Tikrit and hit ISIS positions.

Salahuddin (IraqiNews.com) On Tuesday, a security source in Salahuddin province announced, that dozens of ISIS militants have been killed and injured in an air strike by the Iraqi Air Force in southern Tikrit.

The source stated to IraqiNews in an interview, “Today the military units achieved a breakthrough in the areas of southern Tikrit then made a tactical retreat after coordinating with the Army’s Air Force,” pointing out that, “The Iraqi warplanes have carried out intensive air strikes against sites for the ISIS group militants in southern of Tikrit city.”

“The air strikes resulted in killing and injuring dozens of elements of the ISIS group,” the source added.

Iraqi Forces Penetrate 3 ISIS Defensive Lines

The Iraqi Forces are making progress for the liberation of Tikrit.

(IraqiNews.com) The security committee in the Council of Diyala announced Tuesday, that the security forces penetrated three ISIS defensive lines in Diyala-Salahuddi axis, noting that they reached the outskirts of Hamrin.

Committee chairman Sadiq al-Husseini said in an interview for IraqiNews, “The joint security forces of the police and the army, backed by 300 volunteer fighters of Diyala people, have managed to penetrate three of the most important ISIS defensive lines in the vicinity of Albu Riyash, Albu Issa and al-Botalah villages, following fierce clashes in which dozens of ISIS elements were killed.”

Husseini added, “The defensive lines collapsed completely and dozens of ISIS militants fled towards Hamrin,” pointing out that, “The joint security forces reached the outskirts of Hamrin and are now preparing to attack it from three main axes in the next few hours.”

URGENT: Tikrit Besieged from 3 Axes, Progress Towards Center

The battle of Tikrit commences.

(IraqiNews.com) On Tuesday, the security committee in the Council of Salahuddin announced that the security forces have besieged the city of Tikrit from three axes, and are now progressing toward the center.

Vice-chairman of the committee Khalid Khazraji said in an interview for IraqiNews.com, “The security forces of the Iraqi Army, the police, al-Hashd al-Sha’bi and the tribal fighters managed to besiege the city from three axes,” noting that, “The first axes is the southern hub in Tikrit Hospital, the second is the western hub which is a main street controlled by the forces.”

Khazraji added, “The third axis is the north, starting from al-Teen neighborhood, Qadisiyah neighborhood and the School of Education,” pointing out that, “The forces are advancing toward the city center.”

Khazraji predicted the forces to enter the city center within 24 hours, and the international coalition will be absent in the operation to liberate Tikrit and other Salahuddin areas.

ISIS Executes its Leaders for Withdrawal in Battle of Tikrit

This violent event sounds similar to what Hitler did during War World II.

(IraqiNews.com) A local source revealed on Tuesday that the ISIS group has executed 11 of its leaders because they withdraw from Tikrit battles to Hawija.

The source informed IraqiNews.com, “Yesterday, ISIS arrested 11 of its leaders when they withdraw from Tikrit battles to Hawija, which is located in Kirkuk.”

The source, who requested anonymity, added, “ISIS executed its leaders by firing squad in al-Bakara camp in Tikrit.”

Iraqi Security Forces and Volunteer Fighters are Advancing Towards Tikrit

The battle of Tikrit begins.

Salah-il-Din (IraqiNews.com) The Security Forces and the volunteers managed to reach the areas close to Tikrit on Tuesday.

Security source stated to IraqiNews.com “The joint forces entered al-Zohour neighborhood 2 km away from Tikrit from western side.” /End/

Casualties Count in Iraq for February, 2015

The official casualties count in Iraq for February has been released by the United Nations.

1103 Iraqis killed, 2280 injured in February, says UN

March 1, 2015 by Abdelhak Mamoun



(IraqiNews.com) United Nations Association Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) announced Sunday, that a total of 1103 Iraqis were killed and 2280 were wounded during the month of February, while special representative of the UN secretary-general Nikolay Mladenov said that ISIS targeted all Iraqis willfully.

The mission said in a statement obtained by IraqiNews.com, “A total of 1,103 Iraqis were killed while 2,280 others were injured by acts of violence and terrorism that occurred in February,” indicating that, “The civilian death toll reached 611 people, including 30 elements of the civilian police forces, while the number of civilian casualties amounted to 1,353 people, including 29 affiliates of the civilian police forces.”

“492 elements the Iraqi Army, the Kurdish Peshmerga and the volunteer fighters (al-Hashd al-Sha’bi) were killed, while 927 were injured, not including victims of the military operations in Anbar,” it added.

War Updates in Iraq for March 2, 2015

Army forces kill, injure 59 terrorists in Anbar

59 terrorists have been killed and injured from Iraqi Military operations in al-Anbar. The 8th Infantry Brigade of the Iraqi Army, with support from the Iraqi Air Force (IAF) have destroyed a number of hideouts and vehicles belonging to ISIS.

Operation to liberate rest of Salahuddin began, says PM

"On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi announced, that the security operation to liberate the rest of the areas in Salahuddin from the ISIS group militants has begun in the province."

The military operation will contain the following rules:

“The safety of civilians is a strategic goal for the government.”

“The army forces were instructed not to harm civilians unless they raised weapons or joined ISIS,“

9 battalions of federal police deployed in Baghdad belts to expel ISIS

The Federal Police of Iraq have discovered the existence of sleeper cells. They've deployed 9 battalions to the streets of Baghdad to remove any remaining ISIS members from the city.

War Updates in Iraq - March 1, 2015

ISIS attack on Iraqi-Saudi border foiled

March 1, 2015 by Abdelhak Mamoun



The ministry spokesman, Brigadier General Saad Maan

(IraqiNews.com) Ministry of Interior announced Saturday, that an ISIS attack on a Saudi-Iraqi border has been foiled, leaving a number of attackers dead and wounded, while others fled. 

Historic Mosque in Mosul Detonated by ISIL

Fear mongering from ISIL terrorists. ~ GNC
 

ISIL detonates historic mosque in Mosul

February 26, 2015 by Hawar Berwani



Nineveh (IraqiNews.com) The ISIL terrorists detonated a historic mosque in Mosul.

Security source stated to IraqiNews.com “The ISIL terrorists detonated al-Khudhir historic mosque in Mosul before the citizens.” /End/

Iraqi Air Force Hits Key Meeting of ISIL Leaders in Anbar

ISIS/ISIL taking casualties day by day. ~ GNC

IAF targets meeting of ISIL key leaders in Anbar

February 26, 2015 by Hawar Berwani



Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Iraqi Air Force targeted a meeting for the key terrorist leaders of the ISIL in Anbar.

A statement by the Ministry of Defense received by IraqiNews.com cited “Based on intelligent information, the IAF bombarded the meeting held for the key ISIL leaders at 11:25 a.m. to result in successful results.” /End/

ISIL Evacuates its Shelters in Northern Samara

Here's a small update on the liberation of Tikrit. ~ GNC

ISIL evacuates its shelters northern Samara

February 26, 2015 by Hawar Berwani



Salah il-Din (IraqiNews.com) The ISIL terrorists evacuated their shelters of northern Samara.

Security source stated to IraqiNews.com “The ISIL terrorists evacuated its shelters of northern Samara due to the anticipated attack by the Iraqi Security Forces in Tikrit city.” /End/

5,000 Strong Arrived in Tikrit Ready to Liberate the Province

5,000+ fighters arrive in Tikrit, ready to liberate the province from ISIS. I guess we'll see what happens. Videos of the battle will be posted if made available. ~ GNC

More than 5,000 fighters arrive in Tikrit in preparation for zero hour

February 25, 2015 by Abdelhak Mamoun

The governor of Salahuddin Raed al-Jubouri

(IraqiNews.com) Salahuddin governor Raed al-Jubouri declared Tuesday the arrival of more than 5,000 volunteer fighters to the outskirts of Tikrit, adding that the military units are ready to begin the operation of liberating the province, pointing out that camps have been built to receive the displaced because of the current military operations.

Jubouri said in an interview for IraqiNews, “More than 5,000 volunteer fighters have arrived in Samarra and Speicher Base; they will take part in the military operation to liberate Tikrit,” noting that, “The military units are ready to declare the beginning of the operation.”

Al-Jubouri added, “The operation will be managed in accordance with a central plan that will start from several directions,” noting that, “The leaderships of Salahuddin and Samarra Operations, and the formations of the defense and interior ministries, as well as the volunteer and tribal fighters of Tikrit, al-Alam district and the surrounding areas; they will all participate in the operation.”

90 Christians Kidnapped in Syria

More & more Christians being killed or captured by ISIS within the recent weeks. ~ GNC

ISIS kidnaps 90 Christians in Syria

Feb 24th 2015, 15:37, by Abdelhak Mamoun



(IraqiNews.com) The ISIS organization militants have detained 90 Christians in two villages they managed to seize in al-Hasakah province in northeastern Syria, following violent clashes with the Kurdish People’s Protection Units.

The Syrian Observatory said in an email, “It is confirmed that ISIS has kidnapped 90 Christians from the villages of Tel Shamiram and Tel Hormuz located in the vicinity of the town of Tel Tamer in al-Hasakah province, after violent clashes with the People’s Protection Units yesterday at dawn.”

The Observatory pointed out ISIS group managed to gain control of the two villages.

Iraqi Security Forces Kill 9 ISIS militants in Southeast of Tikrit

ISIS militants are being annihilated by the Iraqi Security Forces. ~ GNC

Security forces kill 9 ISIS militants in southeast of Tikrit

Feb 24th 2015, 15:40, by Amre Sarhan



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Salahuddin (IraqiNews.com) On Tuesday, a security source in Salahuddin province said, that 9 elements of the ISIS group have been killed in an artillery strike by the security forces on ISIS sites in southeast of Tikrit.

The source informed IraqiNews, "This afternoon, army forces conducted an artillery strike on gathering sites for the ISIS group militants in the districts of Tikrit and al-Door, located 25 km southeast of Tikrit," pointing out that, "The operation resulted in killing nine elements of the terrorist organization."

"Security forces backed by tribal fighters from the local clans are still advancing on gathering sites and hideouts for the ISIS group militants in Salahuddin province," the source added.

BAE Chief Executive Eyes Lucrative Arms Deals in Middle East ISIS War

'Tasteless’: BAE chief exec eyes lucrative arms deals in Mid East ISIS war

Published time: February 20, 2015 14:43
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British arms manufacturer BAE Systems says the growing involvement of Middle Eastern states in the battle against the Islamic State has caused a spike in demand for the support services it provides for aircraft and weaponry sold in the region. 

British Soldier Joins the Ranks of the KPG in the Fight against ISIS

Serving British soldier joins Kurdish fight against ISIS

Published time: February 20, 2015 11:30
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Members of the Kurdish security forces take part during an intensive security deployment after clashes with militants of the Islamic State, formerly known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), in Jalawla, Diyala province. (Reuters/Stringer)

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A British man currently serving in the Army has travelled to the Middle East to join Kurdish troops fighting the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL). 

Iraqi Troops Targetting to Retake Cities from ISIL

US official: Iraqi troops to target retaking cities from ISIL

February 20, 2015 by Hawar Berwani



Baghdad (IraqiNews.com)- A senior U.S. military official says the operation to retake Iraq’s second largest city from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants will likely begin in April or May and will involve about 12 Iraqi brigades, or between 20,000 and 25,000 troops.

The initial attack force will consist of about 10,000 Iraqi troops, CBS News correspondent David Martin reports. The rest of the force would be held in reserve and include Kurdish fighters along with Iraqi soldiers and special operations forces. U.S. military advisers will give training to all of the troops in the attack force. 

Mecca and Medina are the Main Targets of ISIS

Mecca and Medina are main ISIS target, says Hassan Nasrallah

February 18, 2015 by Abdelhak Mamoun



The Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah

(IraqiNews.com) Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah said that Mecca and Medina are the main targets of ISIS, not Jerusalem, pointing out that its caliphate cannot prevail without the Two Holy Mosques, and that the Iraqis had prevented the terrorist group from accessing the Gulf.