Costa, Iraqi President Discuss Iran Conflict and Regional Security
Good call today with the President of Iraq, H.E. Nizar Amidi. I congratulated him on his election which comes at a crucial moment for Iraq and the region. Iraq is…
Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah warns of joining war
Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, an official of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Iraqi armed group, has said that the launch of “a new war against Iran would trigger an immediate response from…
Iraqi President Amidi vows to push through state’s monopoly on weapons
Iraqi President Nizar Amidi vowed to pursue a campaign to end the carrying of arms by anyone other than state officials, in an Al Arabiya interview Saturday. – Amidi said…
Türkiye’s intelligence chief visits Kirkuk, holds high-level talks with Turkmen leaders
The head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has paid a visit to Iraq’s northern city of Kirkuk and inspected the historic Kirkuk Citadel. – Ibrahim Kalin was welcomed…
Iraq opposes Israeli aggression in Lebanon — envoy
Iraq opposes Israeli aggression in Lebanon, Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Dr. Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa told TASS. – “The position of Iraq is always clear that we are against the Israeli…
Iraq sets September 30 deadline for pro-Iran militias to disarm
Iraq’s government has given pro-Iran armed groups in the country until September 30 to disarm, coinciding with the end of the US-led anti-extremist coalition’s mission, its spokesman said on Monday.…
Dutch PM, Iraqi Premier Discuss Security, Reform and Regional Stability
This morning I spoke with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi for the first time. We discussed his government’s commitment to tackling corruption and disarming militias in Iraq. This will…
Iraq Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Dialogue in Talks with Iran
During my talks today in #Baghdad with the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of #Iran, Mr. Araghchi, I affirmed that #Iraq will continue to play its role in supporting…
Iran solely controls Hormuz Strait over the next 30 days: Araghchi
Iran’s foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz remains under total Iranian control during a visit to Iraq. – “I have briefed my counterpart on the latest outcomes of the…
Iraq Urges Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and End Naval Blockade
Iraq’s FM Fuad Hussein has said he has stressed in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi the importance of opening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the naval…