US approves $800m military helicopter sale to Iraq
The US State Department has approved an $800m military sale of Bell helicopters and related equipment to Iraq, according to a statement issued on Monday. – The department said that…
Iraq and Egypt Expand Strategic Cooperation Through Security and Intelligence Coordination
Prime Minister Mr. Ali Falih Al-Zaidi received the envoy of the Egyptian President, Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad, Head of the Egyptian General Intelligence Service, who conveyed to His Excellency…
Iraq says bringing all weapons under state control is ‘irreversible’
Iraq’s armed forces on Thursday reiterated their commitment to implementing the government’s plan to bring all weapons under state control, describing the issue as a sovereign matter with “no turning…
Iraq can play ‘decisive role’ in new regional order, Iran’s Ghalibaf tells Iraqi official
Iraq can play a decisive role in shaping a new regional order, especially in the Gulf, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reportedly told Iraq’s chief justice. – “A…
Iraq and Germany Discuss Stronger Military and Security Cooperation
Prime Minister Mr. Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi received, on Monday, the commander of the German forces deployed outside Germany, Mr. Gunther Schneider, and the accompanying delegation. During the meeting, discussions were…
Iraq proposes joint security council with Iran and Saudi Arabia
Iraq has proposed establishing a unified security coordination council with Iran and Saudi Arabia to rebuild trust between the regional rivals. – National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji told state TV…
National security adviser says Iraq will begin final push to gather militia weapons after September deadline
Iraq will begin a final push to gradually bring weapons held by armed factions under state control after the international coalition’s scheduled departure on September 30, national security adviser Qasim…
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday’s scheduled announcement of new U.S. economic sanctions that could impact the Islamic Republic and Tehran’s most important trading partners…
No intention of military confrontation with armed factions: Iraqi PM
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi says his government has no intention of entering into a military confrontation with armed factions, adding that constructive talks are under way over bringing weapons…
Iran says Tehran must overcome ‘unjust sanctions’ as US ramps up economic pressure
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf said on Friday that Iran must plan to overcome “unjust sanctions”, a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he described as…