On July 29, the United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed alarm about the deterioration of the security situation in Iraq. "The Sectretary-General condemns, in the strongest terms, the acts of terrorism and the heightened sectarian violence, which are aimed at ripping apart the country's social fabric," Ban's spokesperson said in a statement. "The killing of […]
By John Lee. The government of Iraq wants to purchase nearly $2-billion worth military equipment from the United States. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified the US Congress of the following intended deals: 50 M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles (pictured) and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. A wave of 13 car bombs has struck mainly Shia areas in and around the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, killing at least 33 people and injuring more than 150, security and medical officials have […]
The Department of State warns all U.S. citizens in Iraq of increased threats of terrorist activity throughout the coming weeks: U.S. citizens should exercise extreme caution in light of the increase in violence and use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), particularly since the beginning of Ramadan. The Department of State further strongly urges U.S. citizens […]
From Iran’s PressTV. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Press TV has conducted an interview with Nabil Mikhail, professor at George Washington University, about fresh wave of terrorist attacks across Iraq:
By Haider Najm. This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Recently conservatives in Baghdad closed several cafes by force, claiming they were fronts for immoral behaviour, prostitution and drugs. Liberals say it’s not so – and […]
By Ali Mamouri for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. On July 19, outgoing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad paid his last official presidential visit to Iraq, where he was received by Iraqi Vice President Khodair al-Khozaei. Ahmadinejad’s first visit to Iraq in […]
By Tom Walker, Director, Assaye Risk In a similar pattern to last week violence intensified in Iraq this week as the major sectarian groups provoked and attacked one another in numerous shootings and bombings that were predominantly focused upon the northern and central belts, specifically in Baghdad, Mosul and Kirkuk. We have chiefly witnessed an […]
On Wednesday, the United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) until 31st July 2014, so it can "continue to advise and support the country, which has been hit by the worst violence in years, to progress on the path to stability and development". In a unanimously […]
From Iran’s PressTV. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqis are preparing to mark the death anniversary of Imam Ali---the first Shia Imam amid escalation of violence across the country:
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The conflict in Syria has become increasingly sectarian as it spills over into neighbouring countries. Iraq has essentially closed its border to Syrian refugees, partly to avoid an influx of Sunni muslims. But […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Will a political deadlock, a lack of government control and spiralling chaos push the war-torn nation over the edge? Mike Hanna discusses the reasons behind the increasing violence in Iraq recently with guests: […]
