Monthly Archives: February 2016

February 11, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Abadi opposes Barzani’s proposed independence referendum. Defense Secretary Carter says US wants to accelerate campaign to take Mosul and Raqqa. Russia pledges support to Iraq; slams Turkey’s troop deployment in Bashiqa. Army and … Continue reading →

February 10, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Al-Abadi meets the Pope, and Italy’s Prime Minister. Al-Jaafari meets Turkey’s Ambassador about the Turkish troops in Ninewa. Anbar PC leader says campaign to re-take Hit and Kubaisa is just days away; tells … Continue reading →

February 9, 2016 Al-Abadi plans cabinet changes based on professional criteria. Wave of IED attacks hits Baghdad. Army operation to clear area east of Ramadi virtually completed. Pressure increases on Daesh in Hit-Kubaisa area. PMF force joins pending military campaign … Continue reading →

February 8, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Al-Abadi says the Baghdad Wall will eliminate most car bombs. Parliament members debate de-Baathification, reconciliation. Army raises flag in Juwaiba, enters Hsaiba; Daesh leaders reportedly moving elsewhere. Iraq sending 4,500 soldiers to Ninewa; … Continue reading →

February 5, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   CoR Speaker Jubouri returns from Washington talking about Iraqi reconciliation. First post-Daesh mass prayer service held in Ramadi grand mosque. Daesh tries again, loses again in Baghdadi. Daesh still trying to retake Salahuddin … Continue reading →

February 4, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Turks bomb inside Ninewa. More second thoughts about the proposed Baghdad perimeter wall. Iraq forces keep advancing around Ramadi, Falluja Coordinated ground, air campaigns reach southern Mosul District.  Full Report       

February 3, 2016   Today’s Major Developments   Plan to put a wall around Baghdad meets political opposition. Army closes in on Falluja. Baghdadi’s nephew, an important Daesh leader, killed in Ramadi. Al-Qa’im airstrike kills 85 Daesh members, including several … Continue reading →

February 2, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   US will send helicopters and more advisors to help with Mosul campaign. US now has 3,600 military trainers and advisors in Iraq. Several more Daesh leaders killed in Anbar, Salahuddin. Haditha District Council … Continue reading →

February 1, 2016 Today’s Major Developments   Leaders’ meeting in Baghdad focuses on the growing financial crisis. Parliament member says Turkmen prefer to stay in Iraq. Daesh kills 8 Peshmerga with mortar attack; blows up Shabak houses. Residents of Sirte, … Continue reading →