Iraq – Page 3 – The Defense Post

Jan- 2026 -

24 January

Islamic State supporters hold up the caliphate's flag

More IS Detainees Heading to Iraq From Syria: Iraqi Officials

Hundreds of Islamic State group detainees were being transferred from Syria to Iraq on Saturday, the second batch since the US announced plans to relocate the jihadists there, two Iraqi security officials told AFP.

16 January

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

US Approves $110M Sale to Expand Iraq’s Military Satellite Communications

The US has approved a $110-million sale to expand Iraq’s military satellite communications network.

5 January

Commentary

Heyrsh Abdulrahman

Iraq’s Militias Aren’t Disarming. They’re Buying Time

Iraq’s militias aren’t disarming, they’re staging a show to buy time while keeping real control of weapons, power, and parallel networks.

Nov- 2025 -

24 November

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Vectrus Lands $252M US Air Force Deal to Maintain Iraqi F-16 Fighter Jets

The US Air Force has awarded Colorado-based Vectrus Systems a contract to support the Iraqi F-16 fighter jet program, following a similar $118-million deal inked in June.

Oct- 2025 -

27 October

Europe

PKK fighters in northern Iraq near the Turkish border

Staff Writer With AFP

Kurdish PKK Says Withdrawing All Forces From Turkey to North Iraq

The PKK's militants began withdrawing forces from Turkish soil to northern Iraq, urging Ankara to release jailed Kurdish leader.

2 October

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US, Allies Reducing Forces in Iraq: Pentagon

US and allied forces are reducing their presence in Iraq, winding down a more than decade-long mission there against the Islamic State.

Jul- 2025 -

28 July

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

3 Killed in Iraq Clashes Between Armed Group, Security Forces

Three people, including a policeman, were killed Sunday during clashes in Baghdad between security forces and pro-Iran gunmen, according to authorities and a member of a local armed group.

18 July

Middle East