Civilian safety ‘a priority’ in planned Kirkuk op: Iraq
BAGHDAD
Russia, Iraq sign major contract for supply of armored vehicles
KUBINKA, August 24. /TASS/.
Iraqi MPs demand protection for Turkmen parts of Kirkuk
BAGHDAD
Two Turkmen members of Iraq’s parliament on Monday called on the Iraqi Interior Ministry to provide protection to Turkmen areas of the northern Kirkuk province.
Turkish FM Cavusoglu to visit Iraq on Wednesday
ANKARA
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will pay an official visit to Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Wednesday, the ministry said on Monday.
Iraq starts offensive to take Daesh-held Tal Afar
BAGHDAD
Iraqi forces launched a military operation on Sunday to capture the northwestern city of Tal Afar from Daesh terrorist group, Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi announced.
Turkish opposition party says Iraq must stay undivided
ANKARA
The deputy chairman of Turkey’s opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has said Ankara should support Iraq’s territorial integrity.
