Iraq

Concurrent with the demise anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the martyrdom of the second Shia Imam, Imam Hassan (PBUH), Muslims mourn but boast Prophet’s legacy of humanity, and equality. Muslims in Iraq and other countries around the world hold rituals on Thursday to mourn the anniversary of the demise of …

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani presided over the first session of the High Youth Council, during which a multitude of key initiatives were discussed. At the commencement of the session, the Prime Minister conveyed, “Iraqi youth deserve unwavering support, as they epitomize dedication and sacrifice.” He underscored the imperative …

The Iraqi Weightlifting Federation announced today that Qasim Hassan, an Iraqi weightlifter, clinched the coveted gold medal in the snatch event, lifting 96 kilograms at the World Championship held in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh. President of the Iraqi Weightlifting Federation, Mohammed Kadhim Mazal, shared the momentous news in an …

Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani, affirmed on Wednesday that the reform of the banking sector has played a pivotal role in mitigating money laundering activities in Iraq. This assertion came to light during his meeting with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Elizabeth Rosenburg, in the capital, Baghdad, …

The Iraqi Central Bank (CBI) Governor, Ali Mohsen al-Alaq, met with US Treasury Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Rosenberg and her accompanying delegation on Wednesday. Discussions included combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and foreign trade in three foreign currencies other than the US dollar. In a statement, CBI’s Governor highlighted bilateral relations …

On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian confirmed that Iraq is dedicated to the security agreement between the two nations. This agreement includes removing anti-Iranian Kurdish groups and parties from areas along the shared borders. In a joint press conference with the Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, who is currently …

On Wednesday, the Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein arrived in Iran, where he was received by his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir Abdullahian. Official Iranian media reported that the two ministers discussed bilateral matters and regional and international issues of mutual interest. The talks between the Iranian and Iraqi delegations included …

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, received today, Tuesday, the Turkish Ambassador to Iraq, Ali Reza Gonay. Al-Halbousi’s office stated in a statement: “The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, ways to enhance cooperation in the security and economic fields, the water file, and a number …

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with the Austrian Foreign Minister, Alexander Schallenberg, and a delegation of Austrian business leaders to discuss Iraqi-Austrian relations and opportunities for bilateral cooperation in various fields. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Al-Sudani welcomed the reopening of the Austrian Embassy …

Austria’s Foreign Minister, Alexander Schallenberg, announced that Austria’s government has decided to reopen its embassy in Baghdad. Additionally, the two countries are set to conclude an agreement related to internal security. Speaking at a joint press conference held in the Iraqi capital with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, Minister Schallenberg …

On Monday, the Iraqi National Intelligence Council gave its unanimous approval to all proposals related to the first phase of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Directorate of Military Intelligence and the Saudi Intelligence Agency. This pivotal decision was reached during the tenth session of 2023, chaired by Iraq’s …

The Iraqi Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, stated on Sunday that Iraq’s average oil production is 4.23 million barrels per day and its oil exports are 3.35 million barrels per day. Abdul-Ghani mentioned that an agreement has not yet been reached with Turkey regarding the resumption of oil exports from …

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani held a meeting with a delegation from the Shura Council of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is currently visiting the capital, Baghdad. The delegation is headed by Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Qannas. The meeting was characterized by discussions aimed at emphasizing the importance of sustaining …

This year’s Arbaeen congregation in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala hit a record high as millions streamed into the city after walking by foot from the holy city of Najaf, says a shrine official. In an interview on Saturday, Razzak Noor Ridha, a senior public relations officer at the …

On Saturday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani extended his “heartfelt condolences” to the earthquake’s victims. In a statement released by his media office, Prime Minister Al-Sudani affirmed the “solidarity of the Iraqi government and its people with the brotherly Kingdom of Morocco.” He announced their readiness to “offer any …

The Iraqi Intelligence Service (IIS) announced on Saturday the arrest of a member of ISIS responsible for recruiting and training individuals referred to as “lone wolves”. In a statement today, the agency, in coordination with the Counter-Terrorism Service, successfully apprehended ISIS member responsible for recruiting and training “lone wolves”, as …

The Minister of Environment, Nizar Amidi, confirmed today, Friday, that Iraq is keen to cooperate with countries in the region to mitigate sandstorms, while noting that it is a regional and international problem and not exclusively local. The Ministry of Environment stated, in a statement received by the Al-Ghadeer News …

The Ministry of Transportation announced on Friday that its seismic observatories recorded a seismic tremor in Maysan Province. “The earthquake was recorded at exactly 11:41:41 of this day local time, and it had a magnitude of (3.6) degrees, near the Iraqi-Iranian border and i 58 km southeast of Ali al-Gharbi, …

Iraq’s Government spokesperson Bassem Al-Awadi confirmed on Friday, that the federal government has fully implemented its financial obligations towards Kurdistan region. “The federal government has fully implemented its financial obligations towards the Kurdistan region, and has made the utmost efforts to provide solutions,” Al-Awadi said in a post on the …

A confrontation occurred between Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) members and a group of ISIS terrorist gang in the southeast of Saladin governorate. According to a PMF source, a unit from the Second Regiment of the 88th Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces detected the movements of ISIS members in the …