2024 in Iraq
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Events of the year 2024 in Iraq.
Incumbents[edit]
Events[edit]
- 4 January – A U.S. drone strike in Baghdad kills four Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba militants, including senior leader Mushtaq Talib al-Saidi.[1]
- 5 January – Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani announces that the Iraqi government is beginning the process to remove the U.S.-led international military coalition from the country after a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad yesterday killed a militia leader.[2]
- 20 January – The United States Central Command says that a ballistic missile attack by Iranian-backed militias on Al-Asad Airbase in Al Anbar Governorate, has injured several U.S. troops and at least one Iraqi soldier.[3]
- 24 January – The U.S. military launches airstrikes on facilities in Iraq used by Kata'ib Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed militias, in retaliation for Sunday's ballistic missile attack on Al-Asad Airbase, which left four American soldiers injured.[4]
- 31 January – Kata'ib Hezbollah suspends operations against the U.S. military in Iraq, to "prevent embarrassment of the Iraqi government".[5]
- 1 February – According to American officials, American plans have been approved for multi-day strikes in Iraq and Syria against multiple targets, including Iranian personnel and facilities.[6]
- 2 February – February 2024 American strikes in Iraq and Syria:
- 7 February – Two Kata'ib Hezbollah commanders were assassinated in Baghdad by an American drone strike on their car.[8]
Holidays[edit]
Source:[9]
- 1 January - New Year's Day
- 5 January - Iraqi Army Day
- 21 March - Nowruz
- 9 April - Liberation Day
- 10–12 April – Eid al-Fitr
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 16–19 June – Eid al-Adha
- 7 July – Islamic New Year
- 14 July – Republic Day
- 16 July – Ashura
- 24 August - Arba'in
- 15 September – The Prophet's day of birth
- 3 October – National day
- 8 December – Victory Day
- 25 December - Christmas Day
Art and entertainment[edit]
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ "Iraq blames US-led coalition for deadly drone strike in Baghdad". Retrieved 2024-01-09.
- ^ Mitchell, Ellen (2024-01-05). "Iraq wants US military out". The Hill. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ "US personnel injured in missile attack on Al Asad airbase in Iraq". BBC News. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
- ^ Martinez, Luis; Flaherty, Anne. "US stages retaliatory airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, officials say". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ "Kataib Hezbollah: Iran-backed group suspends attacks against US after drone strike". 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ Reals, Tucker; Watson, Eleanor; Sundby, Alex (2024-02-01). "Plans for U.S. strikes on Iranian personnel and facilities in Iraq, Syria approved after Jordan drone attack - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "U.S. launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria in response to Jordan drone attack". NBC News. 2024-02-02. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
- ^ "Two Kataib Hezbollah Commanders Killed in Baghdad Drone Strike Identified | Atlas News". 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Iraq Public Holidays 2024". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
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