Iraq

Iraqi President Barham Saleh has called on the new parliament to hold its first session on January 9, more than two months after the parliamentary elections whose results were ratified with much delay this week. “I signed the presidential decree inviting the new parliament to meet on January 9,” said …

The Iraqi caretaker Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, on Wednesday, announced the complete withdrawal of the foreign combat forces from Iraq. Al-Kadhimi tweeted, “the Coalition has fully completed their combat role after transfer of personnel and material outside Iraq. Going forward, their role will be to advise and assist our security …

The leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance and the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, Mr. Hadi Al-Amiri, confirmed on Wednesday, that Al-Hananah’s meeting with Muqtada Al-Sadr was positive and responsible. Al-Amiri said in a brief statement, “The meeting was positive and responsible and based on the interest for a strong state …

Five members of the terrorist organization of ISIS were killed in a series of airstrikes in Diyala, the Security Media Cell (SMC) said on Wednesday. SMC said that forces from the Counter-Terrorism-Services, the army, police, and al-Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces-PMF) carried out a three-day military operation orchestrated by Diyala’s …

The leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, Mr. Hadi Al-Amiri stressed on Tuesday the need for foreign forces to leave Iraqi land on December 31, 2021. On the occasion of the approaching deadline for the withdrawal of foreign forces at the end of this year, …

The Security Media Cell announced killing four ISIS terrorists in a combing campaign in Hamrin Mountain Range, in Diyala governorate. The Cell said in a statement that the Diyala Operation Command that one of its forces clashed with ISIS terrorists and killed four of them. The statement noted that the …

A security source said, Monday, that a Turkish army base in Nineveh Governorate was targeted with missile strikes. In an interview with Al-Ghadeer, the source said that “a missile attack targeted a Turkish army base in Nineveh today.” He added, “No injuries were reported as a result of this targeting.”

Basra Operations Command announced on Monday the launch of large-scale security operations in the northern regions of the province. The Command said in a statement received by Al-Ghadeer news, that “large operations were launched in the areas north of Basra and the city center, in addition to the revival of …

The Head of Al-Fateh Alliance, Mr. Hadi Al-Amiri, announced a commitment to the Federal Court’s decision in the ratification of the election results, noting that his step comes “in the interest of Iraq’s stability.” “committed to the constitution and the law, and due to our fear for Iraq’s security and …

National Security Adviser Qassim Al-Araji stressed that Iraq is keen on its Arab depth and seeks to consolidate the security and stability of the region. Al-Araji, received in his office the Lebanese Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Maurice Selim, and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Lebanese ambassador …

The Federal Supreme Court ratified, on Monday, the results of the Iraqi parliamentary elections that were held on October 10. By taking this decision, the Federal Court resolved a three-month controversy over the election results, which were rejected by some blocs, including the Shiite Coordination Framework that accused the IHEC …

The Security Media Cell (SMC) announced on Friday that Baghdad Operations had arrested (17) wanted persons, including two terrorists and drug dealers. The SMC said in a statement, received by Al-Ghadeer, that “the security services and intelligence agencies continue their efforts to pursue terrorists, elements of organized crime, and those …

The Iranian Minister of foreign affairs, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, hosted his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, in Tehran today. Amir-Abdollahian praised Hussein and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s effort to host the Tehran-Riyadh talks. The Iranian Minister said in an Instagram post, “Iran and Iraq have an effective, deep-rooted relationship”, noting that …

The head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Mr. Hadi Al-Amiri, warned during his meeting with the Japanese ambassador, today, Thursday, that foreign forces if not left at the end of this year, would lead to instability in Iraq. The media office of the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance said in a …

The coordination framework of the Shiite forces confirmed, on Thursday, that it will together with the Sadrist bloc form the next government. Al-Fateh coalition spokesman Ahmed Al-Asadi said in a televised statement that “the coordination framework and the Sadrist bloc will both form the next government.” In response to a …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic has always supported the establishment of a strong and powerful parliament and government in Iraq. In a meeting with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Tehran on Thursday, Raeisi hailed recent peaceful and secure parliamentary elections in Iraq. Iran’s president added …

Three ISIS terrorists have been killed in a security operation of the Iraqi forces in Kirkuk, spokesperson to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Yehya Rasool, said on Thursday. Rasool said in a statement earlier today that a force from the Counter-Terrorism-Services (CTS) was able to eliminate three …

An explosion from a roadside bomb reportedly hit a convoy of the US-led Global Coalition in southern Iraq earlier today, Thursday. A source told Al-Ghadeer News that the explosion targeted a supply convoy of the Coalition in the governorate of Salahuddin. The attack resulted in no material damages, and the …

A blast from a roadside bomb reportedly hit a convoy of the US-led Global Coalition in Baghdad today. The source told Al-Ghadeer News that an explosive device blew up targeting a convoy of the Global Coalition while it was passing on a highway northwest of the capital. No casualties were …

The Federal Court decided, on Wednesday, to postpone the hearing of the appeal against the election results. The Supreme Judicial Council said in a statement received by “Al-Ghadeer”, that “the Federal Court decided to postpone the hearing of the appeal against the election results until the 26th of December.” He …