Tag Archives: Iraq

Iraq’s Election Supreme Security Committee released new directives related to the election day. The Committee spokesperson, Gen. Ghaleb Al-Atiya, told the Iraqi official news agency, “there will be restrictions on movement among the governorates, as well as all airports and border crossings will be closed between the October 9 and …

The supreme religious authority – Marja’ encouraged “everyone to participate consciously and responsibly in the upcoming elections”. “Although it is not without some shortcomings, but it remains the safest way to cross the country into a future that is hoped to be better than the past, and avoids the risk …

A senior Iraqi legislator says Baghdad intends to purchase Russian-built S-300 missile defense systems from Moscow to enhance capabilities of the armed forces and protect its territory against any act of aggression. “An Iraqi delegation, led by Commander of the Air Force General Shihab Jahid Ali, recently visited Russia, where …

The National Security Adviser, Qassem Al-Araji, participated, today, Sunday, in the ceremony of consecrating Father Daniel Al-Khoury to the episcopal rank, at the Virgin Mary Cathedral in the capital, Baghdad. Al-Araji blessed the Christians to consecrate Father Daniel Al-Khoury, to the degree of episcopate over the whole of Iraq, wishing …

The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) disclosed its procedures for the special vote that will take place on the 8th of next October, and indicated: “The announcement of the results of the special vote will be announced with the results of the general vote.” IHEC’s spokeswoman Jumana al-Ghalay stated, in …

The march of Imam Hussein (PBUH) lovers, continued towards the holy city of Karbala, to perform the Arbaeen pilgrimage

Millions of ardent lovers, in a demonstration of unfathomable love and devotion for their beloved, walk seamlessly and untiringly from one sacred city to another, day and night, braving inclement weather and ominous security threats. Men and women, young and old, come from different corners of the world and converge …

A security source reported that a Turkish army camp was attacked with missile strikes on Friday. The source told Alghadeer that five missiles targeted the Zilkan camp north of Mosul in which the Turkish Army is stationed. The source explained that only three of the missiles exploded without knowing the …

The Iraqi government announced its “firm” rejection of the “illegal” meetings held by some tribal figures residing in the city of Erbil in the Kurdistan Region who called for normalization with Israel. “First, these meetings do not represent the people and residents of the dear Iraqi cities, these personalities are …

A security source reported that sirens were sounded on Friday at a military base that includes US soldiers inside Baghdad International Airport. “The military base inside Baghdad International Airport, previously known as “Victory” base sounded the sirens as an experimental drill,” the source told Alghadeer News. It’s worth noting that …

The President of Iraq, Barham Salih, affirmed that achieving peace in the region will not occur without a secure and stable Iraq. In a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Salih said that Iraq must “restore its pivotal role in the region,” noting that this needs “regional and international …

A 3,500-year-old tablet recounting the epic of Gilgamesh was returned to Iraq Thursday after being stolen three decades ago and illegally imported to the United States. Iraqi Cultural Minister Hassan Nazim accepted the tablet during a ceremony in Washington. “To me, it means restituting self-esteem and the confidence in Iraqi …

An official security source reported that a 45-year-old civilian was wounded by Turkish army artillery shelling on the Kani Masi district, north of Duhok governorate. On Wednesday, Iraqi Kurdistan Coordinator for International Advocacy, Dindar Zebari, announced that more than 800 villages were evacuated due to the ongoing conflict between the …

National Security Adviser Qassem Al-Araji receives the Head of the European Union Mission in Iraq The National Security Adviser, Mr. Qassem Al-Araji, received in his office today, Wednesday, the Head of the European Union Consultative Mission in Iraq, Mr. Christoph Bueck, and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of Ms. …

The National Security Adviser, Qassim Al-Araji, confirmed on Wednesday, that the government supports Iraqi military industrialization. Al-Araji, received in his office, the South Korean military attache in Iraq, Hanso Park, said the media office of the National Security Adviser in a statement received by alghadeertv During the meeting, both discussed …

An ISIS terrorist was killed, and scores were injured in an ambush executed by al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces-PMF) in Hawd al-Kaara, west of al-Anbar, according to the commander of the PMF Operations in the western governorate, Qassem Musleh. In a press release issued earlier today, Tuesday, the commander said, …

Iraq registered 35 mortalities and 3895 new cases, according to the daily COVID-19 report issued by the Ministry of Health today. The report said that 5725 patients have recovered from the virus in the past day. According to the Ministry’s stats, 1963264 citizens have tested positive for the virus since …

ِA security source reported on Tuesday, that the Popular Mobilization Forces were targeted by an airstrike by the American aircraft at the Iraqi-Syrian border. The source said in a statement, “An American airstrike targeted two vehicles of the Popular Mobilization Forces on the borders of Iraq and Syria in the …

Iraq’s Security Media Cell announced arresting two terrorists and seizing explosive devices in al-Anbar and Nineveh governorates. The cell said in a statement that a terrorist who previously attacked the security forces were arrested in Rutba in al-Anbar. The statement added the other terrorist was arrested in the Nimrud area, …

The international conference to recover the stolen funds will be launched in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, on the 15th and 16th of September. The conference is held under the auspices of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. The Arab League President Ahmed Abul Gheit, Arab justice ministers, heads of judicial councils and …