Mosul.
city in northern Iraq and capital of Nineveh Province
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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ISIS left a mass grave near Mosul, while geopolitical analysis links Donald Trump to reopening sectarian fault lines in Iraq and Lebanon.Some support1 report
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Extremist groups destroyed Mesopotamian artifacts in Mosul on August 18, 2026.Some support1 report
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A film project involving Halkawt Mustafa, set in Mosul, has been selected for the Academy Awards.Some support1 report
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The Indian government responded to the crisis in Mosul in 2014, when ISIS gained control of the city in northern Iraq.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
ISIS caused forced displacement from Mosul, with Ankawa identified as a district of Erbil.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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UNDP is implementing factory rehabilitation in Mosul, funded by German agency KfW.Some support1 report
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Mosul is a city located within the country of Iraq, and a conflict is taking place within the borders of Iraq.Some support2 reports
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Mike Watkins was stationed in Balad, Mosul, Fallujah, and Samarra during his deployment.Some support1 report1 development inside
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US troops conducted operations in Mosul, led by a commander, as part of coalition ground forces in Iraq.Some support2 reports
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ISIS occupation damaged the ancient city of Nineveh, which was the capital of Mosul.Some support2 reports
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A film about Mosul, written and directed by Matthew Michael Carnahan, premiered at the Venice Film festival and was released on Netflix in 2020.Well supported4 reports
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Alex Pineschi, originating from La Spezia, Italy, deployed to Ukraine and previously served in Mosul and Kirkuk, Iraq.Well supported3 reports
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Around Mosul this week
News at the entities that move Mosul most-
ISIS OperationalThe NIA is investigating an alleged radicalization network linked to ISIS and AQIS.Moves Mosul
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Islamic State OperationalMilitants linked to US and Israel intelligence services are operating in Iraq, alongside arms smuggling into Iran.Moves Mosul
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Ankara OperationalThe EU backed a Greece-Cyprus energy cable project, while Turkey challenged Greek activity in contested waters, with diplomatic support from Egypt and Bahrain.Moves Mosul
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Isis OperationalA suspect has been linked to the organization ISIS.Moves Mosul
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Nineveh StructuralLeaders discussed regional developments via phone call, and troops were deployed to Nineveh and Salahuddin provinces in Iraq.Moves Mosul
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Turkey TransactionalHilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands, attended the COP31 climate conference in Turkey.Moves Mosul
Connections
The 27 strongest of 41, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
ISIS Operational
ISIS forces actively operated, occupied, and engaged in conflict within the city of Mosul.
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Nineveh Structural
Mosul is the modern city built upon the ancient ruins of Nineveh and historically functioned as its capital.
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Islamic State Operational
Islamic State actively operated and advanced within the city of Mosul.
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Ankara Operational
Turkish military forces deployed near Mosul in 2015.
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Isis Operational
ISIS was responsible for causing forced displacement from the city of Mosul.
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Netflix Transactional
A film detailing events in Mosul is currently available for streaming on the Netflix platform.
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David Petraeus Operational
David Petraeus led US forces involved in the liberation of the city of Mosul.
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United Nations Development Programme Transactional
UNDP undertook a specific project to rehabilitate a factory located in Mosul.
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Türkiye Operational
Türkiye has deployed military units near Mosul to participate in the training of Iraqi forces.
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Matthew Michael Carnahan Mentioned together
Matthew Michael Carnahan created a film based on events and subject matter related to Mosul.
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Khartoum Operational
The two cities are discussed in a comparative context regarding the scale of destruction they have experienced in various conflicts.
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Mohammed Mentioned together
Mohammed referenced the historical event of ISIS seizing Mosul in 2014.
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Iraq Shared context
Mosul is a city geographically located within the sovereign borders of Iraq.
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New Delhi Operational
The government based in New Delhi responded to a crisis occurring in Mosul.
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Ali Falih Al-Zaidi Transactional
Al-Zaidi cancelled airport contracts in Mosul linked to militias.
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Istanbul Shared context
Istanbul is cited as a starting point for travel routes leading to Mosul.
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Halkawt Mustafa Shared context
Mustafa's film utilizes Mosul as its geographical setting.
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Turkey Transactional
Turkey deployed troops near Mosul in 2015.
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Arabs Shared context
Arabs are a population group located within the region of Mosul.
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Venice Mentioned together
The two locations were linked through a cultural event, specifically the premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
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Syria Shared context
Mosul and Syria share a geopolitical context near the Syrian-Iraqi border.
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Mohammed Shared context
Mohammed was documented operating and conducting archaeological work within the city of Mosul.
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Kurdistan Shared context
Mosul is a location associated with attacks observed within the geopolitical context of Kurdistan.
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Mike Watkins Shared context
Mike Watkins was stationed in Mosul during a deployment.
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Kurdistan Shared context
Mosul is a city located within the broader geopolitical context of Kurdistan.
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Afghanistan Shared context
No evidence linking Mosul and Afghanistan was provided in the timeline.
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Marrakesh Mentioned together
The evidence focuses exclusively on Marrakesh as a filming location and does not mention Mosul.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
2 eventsShow 3 earlier months
August 2026
3 events- The Indian government responded to the crisis in Mosul in 2014, when ISIS gained control of the city in northern Iraq.
- UNDP is implementing factory rehabilitation in Mosul, funded by German agency KfW.
- Mosul is a city located within the country of Iraq, and a conflict is taking place within the borders of Iraq.
July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
5 events- ISIS caused forced displacement from Mosul, with Ankawa identified as a district of Erbil.
- Mike Watkins was stationed in Balad, Mosul, Fallujah, and Samarra during his deployment.
- ISIS occupation damaged the ancient city of Nineveh, which was the capital of Mosul.
- A film about Mosul, written and directed by Matthew Michael Carnahan, premiered at the Venice Film festival and was released on Netflix in 2020.
- Alex Pineschi, originating from La Spezia, Italy, deployed to Ukraine and previously served in Mosul and Kirkuk, Iraq.