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Shafaq News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi airstrike kills 6 ISIS militants in Kikuk
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi army killed six ISIS militants in an airstrike in Wadi al-Shay, a mountainous area in Kirkuk, the Joint Operations Command (JOC) announced on Friday. The JOC revealed in a statement that the strike destroyed the site where the militants had taken shelter. The Federal Intelligence and Investigations Agency tracked the group continuously and provided targeting data to the Joint Operations Command. A source clarified to Shafaq News that the airstrike hit a rugged area within the Daquq district of Saladin province, approximately 50 kilometers south of Kirkuk province. Earlier this month, a security source reported to Shafaq News that Iraqi Air Force carried out a series of airstrikes bombarding Islamic State (ISIS) positions in the Baiji district of Saladin province. Although Iraq declared victory over ISIS in 2017, remnants of the group continue to operate in remote regions, particularly in Saladin, Kirkuk, and Diyala provinces. Security forces frequently launch targeted operations to prevent the group from regrouping.
Iraqi News
3 days ago
- Iraqi News
JOC: Airstrikes targeted 6 terrorists in Salah al-Din
Baghdad-INA The Joint Operations Command (JOC) announced on Friday that six terrorists were targeted in airstrikes in Wadi al-Shai, Salah al-Din Governorate. The Joint Operations Command stated, according to a statement by the Security Media Cell received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that 'in one of the distinguished operations in which monitoring and surveillance continued for more than two consecutive months by the heroes of the Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency in the Ministry of Interior for a terrorist group in Wadi Al-Shai within the Salah al-Din sector, and with technical follow-up and monitoring from the targeting cell in the Joint Operations Command throughout last night and Friday morning, and as a result of this accurate information, the heroes of the Air Force carried out air strikes using F-16 and Cessna Caravan aircraft on the place where this group of (6) terrorist elements was located and it was completely destroyed.' The statement indicated that "the units are still monitoring and following up in this sector."
Iraqi News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
JOC Praises France's Support in Capacity Building and Development
Baghdad - INA Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, praised France's significant role in capacity building and development today, Thursday. The Joint Operations Command said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, received today in his office Lieutenant General Pilot Thierry Jaretta, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army for French Operations, and the French Military Attaché, in the presence of the Command's staff." The statement added that "At the beginning of the meeting, al-Muhammadawi welcomed his guests and gave a brief explanation of the most important duties undertaken by the Joint Operations Command and the achievements made in defeating and leading terrorism." It stated that "during the meeting, the overall bilateral relations were discussed, especially in the security fields and enhancing joint cooperation and coordination." He noted that "the continued cooperation and training of desert regiments were discussed, as well as the possibility of diversifying training and providing advice." The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations praised "France's significant role, particularly in capacity building and capabilities development."
21-05-2025
- Business
Japan's Military Spending Rises by 21% in 2024 to Over ¥8 Trillion
Japan Data Amid a jump in military spending worldwide in 2024, Japan ranked tenth globally as its layouts rose to $55.3 billion (¥8.4 trillion). The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute recently announced the results of its survey on global military spending in 2024. Japan remained in tenth position, despite a 21% year-on-year increase to $55.3 billion (¥8.4 trillion). The United States dominated the ranking at $997 billion, followed by China with an estimated $314 billion and Russia with an estimated $149 billion. Rounding out the list were Germany, India, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, France, and Japan. Russia's total increased by 38% year on year, while Ukraine's rose by 2.9% to $64.7 billion. Israel was ranked in twelfth after a 65% rise to $46.5 billion. Overall spending for the top 15 countries was $2.2 trillion, accounting for 80% of the total. Japan's military spending as a share of GDP was 1.4% in 2024. Globally, military spending accounted for 2.5% of GDP. Among the top-spending nations, the figure was 3.4% in the United States, an estimated 1.7% in China, and an estimated 7.1% in Russia. It reached as high as 34% in Ukraine. Including Russia, European military spending rose by 17% year on year. Among NATO members, spending as a share of GDP was 1.9% in Germany, 2.3% in Britain, 2.1% in France, 4.2% in Poland, and 1.6% in Italy. In 1988, Japan's military spending stood at ¥3.7 trillion. However, in 1990 it reached the ¥4 trillion mark and continued to rise throughout the 1990s. From the 2000s, it remained around ¥5 trillion, but surpassed ¥6 trillion for the first time in 2023 before surging to over ¥8 trillion in 2024. (Translated from Japanese. Banner photo: Service members salute at the inauguration of the Joint Operations Command for directing operations of the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces in Tokyo on March 24, 2025. © Jiji.)
Iraqi News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
France congratulates Iraq on a successful plan for the Baghdad Summit
France congratulated Iraq on Monday on the success of the organizational plan for the Baghdad Summit. The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, received the Commander of Air Defense and Air Operations in the French Army, Lieutenant General Laurent Rataud, at the command headquarters in Baghdad, accompanied by the French military attaché in Baghdad, according to a statement by the Security Media Cell - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. During the meeting, aspects of military cooperation between the two sides were reviewed, with Al-Muhammadawi providing a comprehensive briefing on the nature of the work of the Joint Operations Command and the efforts made to enhance security and stability. Al-Muhammadawi praised "the effective role played by France in supporting Iraq in its war against terrorism and the significant contribution in the fields of training and armament." "The security situation in Iraq today is witnessing remarkable stability, thanks to the sacrifices of the security forces, the continuous development of armament capabilities, and the increase in capabilities and resources, which have contributed to consolidating security and creating a stable and sustainable environment," said the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations. In turn, Lieutenant General Rato expressed his thanks and appreciation for the warm welcome, congratulating Lieutenant General Al-Muhammadawi on the success of the organizational plan for the Baghdad Summit and appreciating the great efforts made by the Joint Operations Command. Lieutenant General Rato praised "the remarkable development in the capabilities of the Iraqi security and military forces, considering it a qualitative leap in the process of building the Iraqi military institution."
