Iraq
		Intensive preparations for the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim, peace be upon him
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 7, 2021
Intensive preparations for the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim, peace be upon him
						Crowds of pilgrims began to head towards the holy city of al-Kadhimiya in the capital, Baghdad, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kadhim, peace be upon him.Service units spread along the route of the pilgrims to provide all…					
				
			
		Defense Secretary is warned soldiers ‘could face prosecution for war crimes in Iraq’ if new ‘vital piece of legislation’ becomes law
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 6, 2021
Defense Secretary is warned soldiers ‘could face prosecution for war crimes in Iraq’ if new ‘vital piece of legislation’ becomes law
						British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace received today, Saturday, a letter from the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for War Crimes, Fatou Bensouda, in which she warned that British soldiers who served in Iraq could be prosecuted for war crimes…					
				
			
		The Iraqi Parliament proceeds to enact law for the formation of a court specialized in ISIS crimes
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 3, 2021
The Iraqi Parliament proceeds to enact law for the formation of a court specialized in ISIS crimes
						The First Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Hassan al-Kaabi, confirmed, Tuesday, that Parliament is going to legislate a law for the formation of a court specialized in ISIS crimes.Al-Kaabi’s office said that the First Deputy Speaker received Karim…					
				
			
		Dhi Qar Province mobilizes its service teams in preparation for the Pope’s visit to the city of Ur
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 3, 2021
Dhi Qar Province mobilizes its service teams in preparation for the Pope’s visit to the city of Ur
						The Inspectorate of Antiquities of Dhi Qar Province announced the readiness of its service teams for the success of the upcoming visit of the Pope to the city of Ur.Inspectorate Director Taher Quinn said in a statement that all service…					
				
			
		British newspaper: The Pope’s visit to Najaf is a message to the world that this city represents the center of moderate Shiism and its capital
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 1, 2021
British newspaper: The Pope’s visit to Najaf is a message to the world that this city represents the center of moderate Shiism and its capital
						The British Independent newspaper confirmed that the visit of the Pope Francis to the holy city of Najaf represents international and regional recognition that it is the capital of Shiism in the world.In a report published in its Arabic edition,…					
				
			
		Reconstruction work continues on Imam Zain al-Abideen Site in Nineveh
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
March 1, 2021
Reconstruction work continues on Imam Zain al-Abideen Site in Nineveh
						Work continues on the project of reconstructing the site or ‘Maqam’ of Imam Zain al-Abideen, peace be upon him, under the supervision of the Shia Endowment Bureau in Mosul, after it was destroyed by ISIS terrorists.Basem al-Bayati, director of the…					
				
			
		Iraqi forces raid ISIS hideout and seize ammunition and IEDs in Diyala
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 23, 2021
Iraqi forces raid ISIS hideout and seize ammunition and IEDs in Diyala
						The Iraqi Security Media Cell announced that the Military Intelligence had found ammunition and explosive devices during their raid on an ISIS hideout in Diyala province.The cell stated in a statement that, based on accurate intelligence information and in coordination…					
				
			
		Iraqi police arrest two dangerous terrorists in Kirkuk
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 22, 2021
Iraqi police arrest two dangerous terrorists in Kirkuk
						The Iraqi Federal Police command announced the arrest of two of the most dangerous terrorists in Kirkuk province.The command stated in a statement that the units of the Iraqi army, along with efforts from the Intelligence Agency, were able to…					
				
			
		So-called ISIS Sharia Mufti killed north of Baghdad
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 20, 2021
So-called ISIS Sharia Mufti killed north of Baghdad
						The so-called “Wali of Tarmiyah and the Sharia Mufti” of ISIS terrorist organization was killed in an ambush north of Baghdad.A statement of the Iraqi Operations Command stated, “A force from the Tarmiyah regiment clashed with a group of ISIS…					
				
			
		Eight fighters killed and wounded in ISIS attack in Diyala
		
			
			
				
				 
		
	
February 18, 2021
Eight fighters killed and wounded in ISIS attack in Diyala
						Eight Iraqi fighters were martyred and wounded in an ISIS attack in Diyala, which lasted for hours at dawn today.A statement by the Popular Mobilization Directorate stated, “The forces of the 28th Brigade, on Thursday, ended the terrorist attack launched…