Iraqi forces, U.S.-backed forces consider joint operation in SyriaApril 5, 2018 - 17:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iraqi forces and US-backed Syrian paramilitary groups are seriously contemplating a joint operation against Islamic State militants in Syria’s east, claims a Rojava leader, according to Al-Masdar News. Speaking to Reuters, Kurdish leader Aldar Khalil recently said that IS has taken advantage of the extensive redeployment of US-backed Syrian forces from Deir ez-Zor province to other areas of the country by launching ‘revived’ attacks in the eastern Euphrates area. Khalil added that because the terrorist group’s recent ‘expansion’ in the country’s east against US-backed Syrian forces (a reference to small counter-offensives by IS that have reportedly taken back some areas) also represents a threat to Iraq, the two may now conduct a joint operation to properly secure the international border. Almost one week ago, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi officially expressed a desire to launch an anti-IS operation in eastern Syria in order to prevent the terrorist group from re-infiltrating Iraq. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |