Kirkuk Redux was a Bloodless Offensive. Here’s Why

October 18, 2017

The Battle of Kirkuk lasted less than 24 hours. In a lightning – and mostly bloodless – offensive, the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) retook control of the North Oil Co. and North Gas Co. headquarters, t…

Iraq War Report – 04 December 2016

December 4, 2016

Middle East

Daesh destroyed Mosul water pipeline About 40% or 650,000 people in Mosul are in danger after Daesh (IS) destroyed its water pipeline and food is also running out for the civilians inside the city. Da…

The Battle for Mosul and the Kurdish Factor

October 25, 2016

Opinion

Over the course of last week, attention was focused on two key points in the Middle East. These points are Syrian Aleppo and Iraqi Mosul where operations are being carried out to liquidate terrorists.…

Overview of Battle for Mosul on October 17, 2016

October 17, 2016

Middle East

On October 15, the joint forces of the US-led coalition, the Iraqi government, the pro-government Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) and the Kurdish Peshmerga launched the long-awaited military operatio…

600 More US Troops to be Deployed to Iraq to Recapture Mosul – Pentagon Chief

September 29, 2016

Middle East

The US will provide about 600 more troops to Iraq to advise and provide logistical support to the Iraqi Army, Pentagon chief Ash Carter confirmed after a statement by Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi on the i…