Iraq arrests seven suspected ISIS members

The Iraqi Directorate of Military Intelligence announced Wednesday the arrest of seven suspected ISIS members across three provinces, alleging the suspects "had previously participated in several terrorist attacks"

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Erbil, Baghdad condemn deadly car attack in southern US city

The FBI identified the subject as a 42-year-old US army veteran from Texas

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Policemen to be dispatched from Kirkuk to Iraq-Syria border, as Baghdad amasses additional forces

A total of 150 policemen and officers from Kirkuk province will be dispatched to the Iraq-Syria borderlines, as part of the Iraqi government’s continued measures to secure its borders

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Germany shuts all three Iranian consulates in response to Tehran's execution of Iranian-German prisoner

Berlin’s response was an “irrational decision… that cannot be justified,” said the Iranian Foreign Ministry, adding they had already summoned German Ambassador to Tehran Markus Potzel to relay Iran’s “strong protest."

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Al-Sudani opens second Baghdad International Conference on Combating Narcotics

Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani emphasizes Iraq's efforts to dismantle drug gangs and the importance of international cooperation to address growing drug threat.

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Challenges worsen in Iraq, Ministry of Interior admits

During a half-yearly review, Iraqi Ministry of Interior, highlights ongoing challenges with corruption, bribery and overall security.

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Iran slams Canada’s designation of IRGC as terrorist entity

Iran slams Canada’s designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity, vowing a response.

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US designates pro-Iran Iraqi armed group as terrorist

Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya (HAAA) and its Secretary General Haydar Muzhir Ma’lak al-Sa’idi have been designated as "Specially Designated Global Terrorists" by the US, citing their affiliation with Iran and involvement in attacks against US military personnel in Iraq and Syria.

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US Embassy issues Iraq travel warning: Terrorism, civil unrest

The US Embassy in Baghdad issued a travel warning for Iraq citing terrorism and civil unrest, urging caution and monitoring of local developments.

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