France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian visited Iraq on Monday to discuss the war-torn country’s reconstruction after Baghdad declared victory against ISIL terrorist group. “I have come to tell you of France’s support and to accompany you. We will always be there. We were there to participate in the coalition. ...
Iraqi forces began a major operation Wednesday against ISIL Takfiri group terrorists hiding out in a northeastern desert region, the military said. The army, rapid intervention forces and paramilitaries, in coordination with Kurdish fighters and with Iraqi and coalition air cover, launched the operation east of Tuz Khurmatu “to chase ...
