Iraqi PM declares capture of late IS leader’s deputy
A statement by the Iraqi Joint Operations Command said that Jasim was captured in an operation outside Iraq's borders without giving further details.
A statement by the Iraqi Joint Operations Command said that Jasim was captured in an operation outside Iraq's borders without giving further details.
Strategically, the pullout in another five months ought not to be considered as a retreat of the American soldier; suffice it to register that US forces, at least a section thereof, will be very much in Iraq ostensibly to help the local Iraqi forces to counter the potentially murderous Isis.
Sisi arrived in Baghdad, marking the first visit by an Egyptian head of state since Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990 and worsened Iraq-Egypt ties.
According to local media reports, leading Shia politicians are holding meetings with the government and Hashd Shaabi leaders to ease the tension in the Iraqi capital.
On May 6, al-Kadhimi was sworn in as the new prime minister in Iraq, following the approval of the parliament on most of his cabinet members.
The Finland's top diplomat arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday night on an official visit to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries.
During his last visit to Iraq in October 2019, Le Drian held meetings with top officials to discuss bilateral cooperation and the means to end the threat of IS militants.
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Iraq has closed down all places of worship. Entertainment venues and the mass gatherings of citizens is also prohibited. Restaurants have been allowed to operate on delivery mode only.
The attacks came as the extremist IS militants intensified their attacks on the security forces, including Hashd Shaabi forces, and civilians in the Sunni provinces which once were under the control of IS militants
The appointment has been announced after months of protests and jockeying for power.
