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Iraqi News
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Yarallah Inspects Umm Qasr Naval Base and Conducts Tour of Territorial Waters
The Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, conducted an inspection visit to Umm Qasr Naval Base on Monday and carried out a tour of Iraq's territorial waters. According to a statement from the Ministry of Defense, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), 'The Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant General of Special Forces Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, accompanied by his delegation, visited Umm Qasr Naval Base, where he was received by the base commander and senior staff officers. A cartographic briefing was later presented, outlining the demarcation of borders, assigned tasks, and measures in place to secure the territorial boundaries.' The statement added, 'General Yarallah conducted a tour aboard warships belonging to the Naval Forces Command, which are tasked with support and logistical operations, the provisioning of naval units, and the protection of Iraqi ports.'
Shafaq News
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's military blitz targets ISIS in remote regions
Shafaq News/ Iraqi security forces launched a large-scale search operation on Tuesday targeting ISIS remnants in northern Rawa, al-Anbar province, extending toward the Nineveh Desert within the jurisdiction of al-Jazeera Operations Command. The Ministry of Defense stated that the operation involves army units, special forces, army aviation, air force jets, and aerial reconnaissance from military intelligence. Engineering support teams from the Military Engineering Directorate are also participating. The Army's Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, arrived at al-Jazeera Operations Command earlier today to oversee the operation and inspect troop readiness and deployment across the area of responsibility. السيد رئيس أركان الجيش الفريق أول قوات خاصة الركن عبد الأمير رشيد يارالله، يشرف فجر يوم الثلاثاء ٨ نيسان ٢٠٢٥، على انطلاق العمليات العسكرية لتفتيش شمال راوه باتجاه جزيرة نينوى ضمن قاطع عمليات الجزيرة التي نفذتها قطعات الجيش والقوات الخاصة وبإسناد طيران الجيش وطائرات القوة الجوية… — وزارة الدفاع العراقية (@modmiliq) April 8, 2025 Iraq has intensified its operations against ISIS remnants. In the first quarter of 2025, the security forces neutralized about 100 militants. Despite ISIS's territorial defeat in 2017, remnants of the group continue to launch sporadic attacks using suicide bombings, ambushes, and guerrilla warfare. These attacks often occur in Iraq's more remote and mountainous regions where ISIS maintains hideouts.
Shafaq News
09-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
PMF leadership rumors shot down by Iraq
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, the Iraqi Ministry of Defense denied reports suggesting that Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah has been nominated to replace Faleh Al-Fayyad as head of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). In an official statement, the ministry clarified that 'claims circulating on social media about Yarallah's appointment are false,' affirming that he remains in his current role. It also stressed that 'any information regarding the army, its leadership, or personnel should only be considered credible if published through the ministry's official channels.' Speculation about Al-Fayyad's potential dismissal has fueled political debate. On January 29, Hadi al-Ameri, Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, denied that the Coordination Framework—a major Shiite political alliance—had made any formal decision on the matter. However, discussions about leadership changes within the PMF reportedly continue. An informed source revealed that Coordination Framework leaders are evaluating broader government reshuffles, including the possible replacement of Al-Fayyad, to align with shifting political dynamics. Potential successors include figures from the Daawa Party, an armed faction, and a Coordination Framework-affiliated politician. Meanwhile, Nouri al-Maliki, leader of the State of Law Coalition, is reportedly advocating for his own candidate to take over the PMF leadership. Al-Fayyad has led the PMF since 2015, following his appointment by then-Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. His appointment followed a series of security-related positions, including serving as Iraq's National Security Advisor.
Iraqi News
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Iraqi News
Muften Highlights Military Sports' Vital Role and Achievements in Meeting with Yarallah
Baghdad – INA The head of the Iraqi National Olympic Committee, Dr. Aqeel Muften, emphasized the importance of military sports and their contributions both locally and internationally over the past decades. This came during his visit to the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah. In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Muften stated that 'the achievements of military sports in the championships organized by the International Military Sports Council are a source of pride.' He also praised Iraq's military national team's success in winning the Military World Cup in football three times, in 1972, 1977, and 1979, in addition to Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Club's victory in the 2013 edition of the tournament. Muften further highlighted that 'military sports clubs, particularly the Army Sports Club, have produced numerous outstanding athletes who have represented Iraq's national teams in international competitions, excelling both in performance and sportsmanship.' For his part, General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah welcomed the visit of the Iraqi National Olympic Committee President, considering it a significant step toward strengthening collaboration between the Olympic Committee and the sports institutions within the Iraqi Army. He emphasized that this partnership is crucial in promoting and advancing national sports.
