Iraq

Iraqi PM chairs inaugural session of High Youth Council

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 …

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Al-Sudani commends banking sector reforms in meeting with U.S. official

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, …

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US Treasury discusses with CBI foreign trade in three currencies other than the dollar

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 …

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Al-Halbousi Discusses The Water File With The Turkish Ambassador

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 …

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Al-Sudani, Austrian Foreign Minister discuss bilateral relations

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 …

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Iraq’s daily oil production reaches 4.23 million barrels

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 …

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Iraqi Prime Minister offers condolences and assistance to Morocco after devastating earthquake

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 …

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Iraqi Intelligence Service arrests ISIS member responsible for “Lone Wolves” recruitment

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 …

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3.6 magnitude earthquake hits Maysan, Southern Iraq

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, …

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The Federal Government has fully implemented its financial obligations towards KRG – Spokesperson

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 …

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PMF thwarts ISIS activities in southeast Saladin

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 …

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