Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi sent an official invitation to the Emir of Qatar to attend the Baghdad Summit that will be held at the end of this August. The media office of the National Security Adviser said in a statement that Advisor Qassem Al-Araji arrived today in Doha on …
Read More »Al-Kadhimi, Biden, agrees to end US combat mission in Iraq
US President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Monday sealed an agreement formally ending the U.S. combat mission in Iraq by the end of 2021, more than 18 years after U.S. troops were sent to the country. Coupled with Biden’s withdrawal of the last American forces in …
Read More »Kurdistan’s CTD arrests a terrorist involved in the Sadr City attack
Security authorities in Iraq’s Kurdistan apprehended a person involved in the suicidal bomb attack that took place in a market in Sadr City, east of Baghdad, a few days ago. Yesterday, Saturday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi announced the arrest of a “terror cell” behind a Baghdad market bombing that …
Read More »PMF: Footage available of US choppers transferring Daesh terrorists across Iraq
A leader of the Iraqi anti-terror Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), better known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, says thermal cameras installed in the country’s central province of Salahuddin have recorded US military helicopters transferring Daesh terrorists to various locations across the country. “The United States is not serious about withdrawing its troops …
Read More »Iraqi PM Mustafa Al-Kadhimi heads to the US
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi headed to the United States accompanied by a government delegation today. A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Office that the visit will last for several days, during which the two parties will discuss Iraqi-American relations and issues of mutual interest. The statement quoted Al-Kadhimi …
Read More »Iraq arrests ‘cell’ over deadly bombing claimed by ISIS
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi announced Saturday the arrest of a “terror cell” behind a Baghdad market bombing that killed dozens and was claimed by the Islamic State group. The attack sparked revulsion and renewed fears about the reach of IS, which lost its last territory in Iraq after a …
Read More »EU expresses concern over Iraqi refugees’ increasing numbers in Europe
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, expressed concern over the entry of increasing numbers of Iraqi citizens to the Union’s countries. This came in an online meeting that took place yesterday between Michel and the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. A reliable European source quoted Michel saying, “We …
Read More »Biden to host Iraq’s prime minister at White House on July 26
U.S. President Joe Biden will host Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi at the White House on the 26th of July. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the visit will highlight the partnership between the two countries and advance bilateral cooperation under a 2008 agreement that governed the withdrawal of …
Read More »3,243 candidates were approved to run Iraqi Parliamentary elections
The Iraqi High Elections Committee approved, on Tuesday, the lists of candidates for the Iraqi parliament elections. The Committee’s media office said in a statement that the Board of Commissioners approved lists of 3,243 candidates for the elections. The next elections are scheduled to be held on the tenth of …
Read More »Iraq’s PM to EU Parliament Speaker: looking forward to enhancing ties with EU
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi affirmed, today, Thursday, during his meeting with European Parliament President David Sassoli, Iraq’s aspiration to build distinguished bilateral relations, while noting that the government is continuing to implement economic reforms and diversify investment. A statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office said, “He met the …
Read More »Minister of Electricity submits his resignation, amid power deterioration across Iraq.
Iraq’s Minister of Electricity, Majed Hantoosh, submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, today, Tuesday. The deterioration of the power supply due to increased weather temperature in summer and the organized attacks on power transmission tower was the motive of his resignation. The spokesperson of the Ministry, Ahmed …
Read More »Iraqi political forces demand immediate departure of US forces: Al-Amiri
A source reported today that a meeting was held between the head of the Al-Fatah Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri and Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in the Green Zone. The source told Alghadeer News that during the meeting, Al-Amiri stressed that the demands of the political forces and armed factions changed after …
Read More »Democrats criticize Biden’s Iraq airstrikes, reignite war powers debate
More US voices have joined the chorus of opposition to President Joe Biden’s weekend airstrikes against facilities belonging to Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups on the Iraq-Syria border, with Democrats expressing frustration over his decision to sidestep Congress again. Democratic lawmakers have already been infuriated over Biden’s airstrikes in the region …
Read More »Iraq agreed to activate development projects with Egypt, and Jordan: PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi announced reaching an agreement with Egypt and Jordan to activate joint development projects between the three countries. Al-Kadhimi said in a tweet, “Baghdad, with kindness and love, bid farewell to our brothers, King Abdullah II and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, after holding a successful summit.” …
Read More »Attended by PM Al-Kadhimi, PMF holds a military parade in Diyala (Pictures)
Al-Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces-PMF) held a military parade in Diyala on Saturday. In a statement issued earlier today, PMF Commission said, “the parade was held under the auspices and in the presence of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, PM al-Kadhimi.” “This parade is the first of the PMF. …
Read More »Iraqi President Salih and PM al-Kadhimi congrats Iran’s President-elect Raisi
The Iraqi President, Barham Salih, and Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, held phone calls with the Iranian President-elect, Ebrahim Raeisi, noting that both sent a cable of congratulations for Iran’s former chief Justice for winning the Presidential race. In a readout issued by the Iraqi Presidency, President Salih congratulated Iran’s President-elect …
Read More »Iraqi PM meets UK Foreign Secretary
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi stressed the importance of coordinating work with international parties supporting the implementation of the early elections scheduled for next October, while the UK renewed its support for Al-Kadhimi’s government in imposing the rule of law. A statement by Al-Kadhimi’s office said that the latter received …
Read More »Iraqi Cabinet approves the national strategy to combat corruption
The Iraqi cabinet approved on Tuesday the sanction of a national strategy to combat corruption. The General Secretariat of PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government said in an official statement today, “the Council of Ministers decided to approve the adoption of the national strategy for Integrity and combating corruption (2021-2024) set up …
Read More »Iraqi parliament to summon PM over US violations: lawmaker
An Iraqi lawmaker says the parliament will summon Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi for explanation over the United States’ continued violation of the country’s sovereignty and plans to target anti-terror Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) or Hashd al-Sha’abi. Abdul Amir al-Taeiban, of the al-Sadiqoun bloc, said the parliament is “serious” about holding …
Read More »One protester dies after clashes with riot police in Baghdad – sources
One person died and several were injured on Tuesday when Iraqi security forces fired live rounds in the air to disperse the mass protests in central Baghdad, according to security and medical sources. The sources said that at least 14 protesters and seven members of the security forces were hurt …
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