Iraq Army

‘Significant step forward’: US hails Iraq’s victory over Islamic State in Ramadi

In a significant development in the war against militant group Islamic State, Iraqi forces have retaken control of Ramadi from Islamic State with the US also hailing their victory.

New Zealand to help train Iraq army fight the Islamic State

New Zealand will send soldiers to help train Iraq's armed forces fight Islamic State militants, but would not be involved in combat, the government said on Tuesday.

To restore bilateral relations, Turkey, Iraq mutually abolish visa requirements

Turkey and Iraq have mutually abolished visa requirements during a visit by Iraq's new Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari to Ankara on Wednesday.

Iraq PM orders army reshuffle in wake of bloody attacks

The military shakeup will include commanders of divisions and operation commands nationwide.