Tag Archives: Iraq

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian highlighted today Iraq and Syria’s role in facilitating initiatives in the region. This came during a meeting between the Iranian Foreign Minister, who began a visit to Damascus on Sunday morning, with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Earlier today, Abdollahian held talks with his Syrian …

The Security Media Cell announced arresting three terrorists in al-Anbar Governorate. A statement of the cell said that the intelligence detachments arrested one of the terrorists in the Rutba district, while two others were caught in Fallujah trying to cross the borders towards Jordan. The statement noted that the terrorists …

The Iraqi Ministry of Health confirmed 67 deaths and 6083 COVID-19 cases from its complications in the past 24 hours. The Ministry said that 8152 patients had achieved full recovery from the virus. Iraq has registered 1874435 cases since the outbreak of the virus in Iraq, 1719557 recoveries, and a …

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, commenced on Sunday his visit to Mosul, the capital city of the Nineveh governorate, the former stronghold of ISIS, and Macron’s third stop in Iraq after Baghdad and Erbil yesterday. Alghadeer News Agency Correspondent said that the French flags were up to welcome the French …

The Iraq Economic Contact Group (IECG) complimented Iraq on the successful holding and conclusion of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership on 28 August 2021, which brought together Iraq and its neighbors. In a press release issued earlier today, Saturday, “the IECG fully supports Iraq’s vision for increased cooperation …

The nine countries attending Baghdad’s Conference for Cooperation and Partnership endorse the principles of “good neighborliness” and “national sovereignty”, a joint communique released by the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Saturday, asserting “joint cooperation” and “mutual interest” to cope with common challenges. The participants of the Baghdad …

Several Middle Eastern leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Baghdad on Saturday at a summit hosted by Iraq, which wants its neighbours to talk to each other instead of settling scores on its territory. Iraq’s security has improved in recent years but it is still plagued by big …

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani in Baghdad on Saturday, the Egyptian presidency said, the first meeting since the two countries agreed in January to end a long-running dispute. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain had agreed to end the …

On Saturday, sources reported that an Emirati-Egyptian-Qatari summit, sponsored by Iraq, was held. The sources told Alghadeer News that the Iraqi President held a tripartite summit today with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, the Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Tamim, and the Prime Minister of the Emirates Mohammed bin …

The Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan, affirmed on Saturday that the establishment of stability in the region requires “a secure Iraq.” During a speech at the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, Bin Farhan said that “the changes in the region require joint coordination between countries, and the consolidation …

Iraq’s Ministry of Health said on Saturday (August 28) it recorded 5,369 coronavirus infections and 73 deaths in the country over the past 24 hours. Of that total 947 of the newest cases are in Baghdad governorate, along with 810 in Basra, 481 in Duhok, 363 in Maysan, 352 in …

Iraq refuses to be used as a middle ground for regional and global conflicts, Iraq Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi said at the opening of a summit in Baghdad with several Middle leaders as well as French President Emmanuel Macron. “We faced many challenges on different levels. The convening of this …

Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein praised on Saturday Iraq’s role in “building bridges of dialogue at the regional and international levels.” The Jordanian King said in a speech during the launch of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, “Our meeting in this conference is evidence of Iraq’s …

The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, affirmed on Saturday that Iraq is qualified to play an active role in establishing security and stability in the region. During a speech at the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, the Emir said that the region is going through challenges and …

The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi called on Saturday to launch “a new phase of regional cooperation.” In his speech during the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, the Egyptian President said that the “Baghdad Conference” strengthens the foundations of constructive cooperation between Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan.” “Egypt will continue …

On Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron considered holding the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership a “victory for Iraq” while indicating that France will remain supportive of restoring Iraq’s stability and maintaining its security. During his participation at the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, Macron said that “the Baghdad …

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry condemned today the bloody bombing that targeted the Afghan capital, Kabul. The vicinity of Kabul Airport witnessed two explosions targeting crowds of Afghans who were trying to leave their country. The bombing killed at least 12 American soldiers. The Foreign Ministry said in a statement, “We …

A security source in Salahaddin reported that the security forces and al-Hashd al-Shaabi (PMF) launched searching operations in Uwaibid island, on the left coast of Al-Shirqat district, north of the governorate. The source told Alghadeer News that the operations were launched upon receiving information about ISIS terrorists hiding on the …

The Iraqi Ministry of Health confirmed 8,084 COVID-19 cases and 70 deaths from its complications in the past 24 hours. On Thursday, the Ministry said that 8,728 patients had achieved full recovery from the virus. Iraq has registered 1,855,781 cases since the outbreak of the virus in Iraq, 1,695,241 recoveries, …

A security source reported that a fire broke out in the lawyers association headquarters in the center of the capital, Baghdad. The source told Alghadeer News that a fire broke out this afternoon inside the Jurists Club in the Al-Mansour area in central Baghdad. The Civil Defense directorate had sent …