Haider al-Abadi
Iraqi PM vows to drive IS from country
Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi says so-called Islamic State (IS) will be ousted from the country, after government forces recaptured Ramadi.
29 December 2015
IS claims bomb attack which killed 76 in Baghdad
At least 76 people were killed and 212 wounded today in a blast claimed by Islamic State in Baghdad's Sadr City, police and medical.
13 August 2015
Iraq will take back Ramadi from IS 'in days'
Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi says that the city of Ramadi could be taken back from Islamic State militants "in days".
25 May 2015
Iraq forces declare Tikrit ‘victory’
The Iraqi government declares a "magnificent victory" over Islamic State militants in the city of Tikrit.
2 April 2015