Iraqi Prime Minister: The security and stability of any Arab or Islamic country is an integral part of collective security.
Iraqi Prime Minister: Continuing Israel's policies without deterrence will lead to further instability and will not achieve security for any party.
Iraqi Prime Minister: The attack on Qatar sends a negative message that deliberately kills the chances of peaceful solutions.
TotalEnergies launches final phase of $27 billion Iraq energy projectnoott
Protests in Muthanna against the controversial Saudi investment law
2 day agoAn Iraqi security source told Asharq Al-Awsat: The US embassy's air defenses in Baghdad intercepted an unidentified drone.
5 day agoPresident Trump: "I am pleased to report that Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton Student, whose sister is an American Citizen, was just released by Kata'ib Hezbollah (MILITANT Hezbollah), and is now safely in the American Embassy in Iraq after being tortured for many months
Iraqi PM: As the culmination of the great efforts made by our security services over many long months, we announce the release of Russian citizen Elizabeth Tsurkov. We affirm once again that we will not be lenient in enforcing the law and upholding the authority of the state, and will not allow anyone to harm the reputation of Iraq and the Iraqis.
An emergency landing of an Iraqi Airways plane at Basra International Airport, flight number IA431, coming from Baghdad to Sharjah, was caused by one of the external panels not being closed before takeoff from Sharjah Airport.
The family of the man killed in a recent raid by Asayish forces in Shekhan, Duhok province, has rejected the drug trafficking allegations and is questioning the circumstances of the incident
Baghdad – About 600 medical graduates gathered in Al-Umma Park to protest the government’s failure to employ them. The demonstrators later marched towards the Green Zone, demanding their appointment and the implementation of Law No. (6) of 2000
Syrian Observatory: 232 Iraqi families, including 850 people, leave Al-Hawl camp for Iraq
2 week agoA group of citizens from Muthanna Governorate are holding a protest against the ratification of the agreement to encourage and protect mutual investment between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. They argue that the law grants exceptional and exclusive privileges to the Saudi side at the expense of Iraq
US official to Al Arabiya: We will withdraw from Iraq next month, but we will continue efforts to defeat ISIS.
US Forces Begin Sudden Withdrawal from Ain al-Asad and Victory Bases in Iraq American troops have started a phased pullout from two major bases in Iraq, with some forces already relocated to Erbil, a high-level source tells Kurdistan24.
Clashes between @Bafeltalabani and @LahurTalabany have resulted in at least 28 militias killed and 63 wounded. Also, over 250 people Lahur Talabany’s loyalists and members of his party were arrested, clashes between them have indeed led to significant violence and unrest in Sulaymaniyah
Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: We affirm the rule of law, protecting the security and safety of Sulaymaniyah, and protecting citizens' homes.
The Iraqi federal government, in response to the events in Sulaymaniyah, affirms that it will spare no effort to prevent strife, promote social peace, and consolidate stability.
Security forces are outside the office of Zoom Media in Sulaimani, affiliated with Baray Gal leader Lahur Talabany. No arrests appear to have been made. Management reportedly advised all staff to leave the premises on Thursday
Security forces raided Lahur Talabani's Zoom channel in Slemani - Rudawith Metro
PUK mouthpiece: “heated clashes in Lalazar (hotel) with plumes of smoke rising.—PUK security forces raided the residence of the party’s former Co-President Lahur Sheikh Jangi, leading to armed confrontation between both sides.- Lahur was later arrested.- Dozens of casualties
Iraq: Lahur Sheikh Jangi Talabani, ex-PUK co-president and leader of the People’s Front, was arrested in Sulaymaniyah after a raid on his hotel residence. His brothers were also detained after clashes. Authorities cite vague “security” charges under Article 56
3 week agoIn Sulaymaniyah: Protests resume in Kurdistan demanding salaries, resettlement, and financial rights.
The Iraqi Interior Ministry: We provided the Lebanese army with information that led to the dismantling of a Captagon factory in the Bekaa.
A demonstration in Al-Dair district in Basra to protest the worsening salinity crisis and deteriorating water quality.
The U.S. military will begin a full withdrawal from Baghdad next September, redeploying forces toward Erbil in the Kurdistan Region — Al Sumaria
1 month agoFor the first time since late April, the Islamic State claims an attack in Iraq. Detonating an IED on an Iraqi army patrol in a "rafidhi crowd" in the village of Matjaat in the Hadhr region, which allegedly led to the injury of 7 members of the Iraqi army
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has officially confirmed the deaths of two of its senior commanders, years after they were killed in Turkish airstrikes
Secretary of Iran's National Security Council: A security agreement with Iraq is under preparation.
