Operation Claw-Tiger #Iraq 17|6|2020
Turkish commandos supported by the Air Force, ATAK helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) have entered the region in an air attack operation. @CIG_telegram
🔗 Turkish Ministry of Defense

Now that the dust has settled, what happened in #Baghdad last night?

#Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Service was handed intelligence about an imminent rocket attack against the Green Zone and its perpetrators.

An anti-terrorism arrest warrant was supplied by a judge.

Units within #Iraq’s Counter-Terrorism Service descended upon the location of the suspects in southern #Baghdad.

Preparations for the attack were under way and the rocket launchers were ready to be fired.

CTS detained 14 members of Kata’ib Hezbollah and seized two launchers.

The detainees were entrusted by #Iraq’s CTS to the Hashd Al-Sha’abi’s security apparatus while an investigation conducted by a special Ministry of Interior/Hashd committee looked into the detainees’ actions.

Hashd factions close to KH began issuing threats and mobilising.

A large convoy of #Iran-friendly Hashd members embarked on a loud and attention-seeking journey through #Baghdad, in the early hours, towards the fortified Green Zone.

Inside the GZ, a militia had formed around the CTC HQ demanding the detainees’ release. Some commotion ensued.

There were reports, as the situation unfolded last night, of negotiations & interventions by high-ranking politicians such as Hadi Al-‘Amiri in order to free the detainees, and that the attempts had been successful.

While attempts were very likely made, they were not successful.

The situation remains tense.

#Iraq’s security forces will likely be on high alert over the next few days, with the expectation of some kind of retaliation or attempts to gain leverage.

But this situation is drenched in inevitability. It was a long time coming.
🔗@IraqiSecurity

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🇮🇱 Israeli Conflict Observer, 'Aurora Intel', on twitter:
— "Video reportedly from this evenings rocket attack in Baghdad, #Iraq shows the launch of 3 rockets, at least 3 rockets reportedly landed in The Green Zone."

🔗 Aurora Intel (@AuroraIntel)

"Iraqi Militia groups have reportedly created 'a group of fighters' in support of Palestine."

The rumor was made by Abu Izrael.

Abu Izrael is bored and knows nothing. I mean just ask @‌‌‎TomtheBasedCat

https://twitter.com/AuroraIntel…

4 rockets landed near Tukish military base in Zilkan near mosul, Iraq.

https://twitter.com/Bilesa_Shaweys/status/1477024916843208706

🇮🇶🇸🇾🇺🇸🇹🇷 Turkish Air Force operation in Syria and Iraq and the American reaction

Simultaneously with the start of the counter-terrorism operation inside Turkey, the formal reason for which was the terrorist attack in Ankara, the Turkish authorities resumed attacks on the positions of Kurdish formations in Iraq and Syria.

🔻From October 1 to October 4, more than 80 missile and bomb strikes were carried out by F-16C/D fighters north of Mosul and east of Dahuk in Iraq alone. During the three days of the operation in Iraq, 27 sorties were flown.

And everything seems to look very good and beautiful. The Turks are hitting the Kurds in response to what seems to be clear. However, this will not give actual results. But the management reported on successes and raised the rating among the population.

🔻And yesterday, two Akıncı drones carried out four strikes on the positions of the “Syrian Democratic Forces” in the province of Hasakah. One strike hit a car with Kurds, the second hit a building housing SDF forces, and two more hit strong points near Hasakah.

But more interesting is what happened a little later. Footage of a Turkish drone destruction somewhere in northern Syria has appeared on the Internet. From the debris it became clear that it was a Turkish Anka-S UAV, and the successful catch was attributed to the Kurds.

However, the press service of the American Central Command said that the drone was shot down by US Air Force fighters because of the threat it posed to American troops.

🔻And in principle, in this case, the Americans are not lying. The attack on the SDS took place in the Hasakah area, that is, where the American contingent is stationed. In this situation, the destruction of a UAV over Syria can be considered a strong hint to the Turks that they are on the verge of a serious foul.

#Iraq #Syria #USA #Turkey

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🇮🇶🇷🇺🖇️ Yesterday, we participated in a meeting with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, in Baghdad. The format of the meeting did not allow for a wide range of issues to be discussed, but for our team, this was the first such event with the participation of a sitting foreign leader.

Among other things, one point stood out strongly: al-Sudani particularly emphasized the importance of the media and creating conditions to invite foreign journalists instead of obstructing them. According to him, this is the way to break the prevailing stereotypes in the press about the state of affairs in Iraq and create a positive image of the country in the world.

At the same time, the very fact that the head of state is inviting representatives of the Russian information and analytical media network to a meeting speaks to a certain understanding by the Iraqi authorities of the role of Telegram in the modern information war. The importance of which, in al-Sudani's administration, is apparently generally recognized.

And if that's the case, then specific points of contact in this area can quite possibly be found.
#Iraq #media_technologies #Russia
@rybar

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#Iraq / #Iran / #Israel 🇮🇶🇮🇷🇮🇱: "Islamic Resistance" / "Popular Mobilization Forces" reportedly launched a Kamikaze Drone targeting Israel.

The alleged attack was seemingly carried out with an #Iranian-made 🇮🇷 "Shahed-131 / 136" Kamikaze Drone (Loitering Munition).

https://x.com/war_noir/status/1933680675145560531