Tigris River

Ferry sinks in Iraq's Tigris River, 93 people feared dead

"We have 93 people killed in the sinking ferry in Mosul, and the search operations continued for more possible victims," Saad Maan, a ministry spokesman, said in a press release.

Mar 22, 2019, 06:38 AM IST

Islamic State tightens grip on village near Mosul after defeat

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory over Islamic State in Mosul on Monday, marking the biggest defeat for the hardline Sunni group since its lightning sweep through northern Iraq three years ago.

Jul 11, 2017, 17:42 PM IST

Security forces kill 35 ISIS terrorists in Mosul

According to the official, dozens of snipers have been deployed by the Iraqi Army along the Tigris River in an effort to abort any Daesh attempt to attack Mosul's eastern side.

Jul 09, 2017, 12:20 PM IST

Up to 20,000 civilians trapped in IS-held areas of Mosul

The jihadist group holds territory elsewhere in Iraq as well as in neighbouring Syria, and has been able to carry out attacks in government-held areas. 

Jul 06, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi congratulates troops on 'big victory' in Mosul

Haider al-Abadi spoke during a press conference in Baghdad, less than a week after he declared an end to IS' self-styled caliphate after Iraqi forces achieved an incremental win by retaking the landmark al-Nuri Mosque in the Old City.

Jul 05, 2017, 10:07 AM IST

At least 27 dead in Baghdad bombings: Officials

The attack took place when a booby-trapped car exploded at the busy intersection near al-Shuhadaa Bridge, across the Tigris River in central Baghdad.

May 30, 2017, 14:23 PM IST

Iraqi forces enter Mosul University in battling Islamic State for city

Iraqi special forces entered Mosul University today in their latest advance along the eastern front as they battle Islamic State militants for control of the city, according to senior Iraqi officers.

Jan 13, 2017, 22:11 PM IST

Islamic State group attacks in Iraq's Mosul, 24 citizens killed

At least 24 people were killed in an attack by the Islamic State (ISIS) militant group in the Iraqi city of Mosul on Saturday.

Dec 03, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

Elite Iraqi troops battle IS on Mosul streets

Elite Iraqi troops battled the Islamic State group in the streets of Mosul on Friday as US-backed forces in Syria pressed an advance on jihadist bastion Raqa after a sandstorm eased.

Nov 11, 2016, 17:43 PM IST

Iraq forces retake key town from Islamic State group

Iraqi forces retook a key town from the Islamic State group Monday, a crucial objective on the southern front of the offensive to wrest back the city of Mosul.

Nov 07, 2016, 17:04 PM IST

Iraq forces launch push to retake town south of Mosul

Iraqi forces on Wednesday closed in on the centre of Qayyarah, officials said, on the second day of an operation to recapture the town from jihadists.

Aug 24, 2016, 18:33 PM IST