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Iran's ambassador to Baghdad has said Tehran has given Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) 10 days to disarm Kurdish opposition groups which the Islamic Republic accuses of operating against Iran. "Iran has presented over 70 pieces of evidence to Iraqi officials regarding
Iraqi Minister of Education Naim Al-Aboudi and the Iranian Minister of Health open Al-Sibtain University of Medical Sciences in the city of Karbala, which is one of the branches of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Footage: transferring one of the Iraqi politicians outside the IZ, believed former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. Protesters shout:”run away, cowardly Nuri al-Maliki”
the presence of armed terrorist groups based in Iraqi Kurdistan”. Al-e Sadeq noted that Tehran has also requested the central government in Baghdad, rather than the KRG, take charge of Iran-Iraq border security.
TV interview on DW's Germany television Iraqi PM Al-Sudani answers a question about the Gulf, if is it Arabic or Persian?: The “Arab Gulf” is a reality, and we do not want to enter into the dilemmas that some are trying to raise. We are part of the Arab system,
Al-Hashd (PMC) Media Directorate publishes post summarizing the first day of “cultural camp” organized to commemorate Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis.
Muqtada al-Sadr has decided to continue challenging Tehran by calling the waterway dividing Iran from its Arab neighbors the “Arab Gulf.” On footages meeting with Iraqi national football team.
US Federal Bank stops transfers money to 14 Iraqi banks, and opens an investigation in preparation for their inclusion in the black list.
The decision came as a result of accusing these banks of illegally smuggling money from the currency auction.
1) The journalist asks: My question about the future of the international coalition CJTFOIR in Iraq: The Prime Minister: Before I was assigned or nominated by the coordination framework, a discussion took place on this issue, which is authorizing the prime minister to conduct a
Documents, U.S. Representatives’ letter to President Biden calling on Biden to review U.S. policy on Iraq.
The U.S. Congress launches a scathing attack on President Biden's administration, demanding that it take strict measures against the militias' government,
Shouting reduce the dollars (reduce US dollar exchange).
A large crowd gather in Baghdad to celebrate the Iraqi football team winning the 25th iteration of the Gulf Cup Baghdad Iraq.
Iraqi CTS denied the deployment of its units on the road if Baghdad International Airport and in the Green Zone."Some social media pages have reported news that CTS members deployed on the road of Baghdad International Airport and inside the Green Zone."
Iraqi PM Muhammad Al-Sudani assigns the journalist Rabea Nader as director of the Prime Minister’s Media Office... Rabea Nader, born in 1986, worked as a news director for Al-Ahed TV, which is affiliated with the Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq movement.
Farhad Alaaldin, writer and observer on current political affairs in Iraq and Kurdistan. He is the chairman of the Iraq Advisory Council (IAC), has assign as advisor to the Iraqi Prime Minister for Foreign Relations
AAH SecGen Qais Al-Khazali speaking at the same event in Baghdad as the U.S. Ambassador & the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs. “Qais participates as a keynote speaker at the Iraq Forum along with the US Ambassador & US
Iraqi singer Majed Al-Muhandis, who will perform at the ends ceremony of the Arabian Gulf Cup football tournament
#Gulf25
final, arrives in Basra Iraq.
The Iraqi Federal Court decides to cancel all decisions of the Council of Ministers regarding the transfer of funds to the Kurdistan region in violation of the law.
Independent MP Mustafa Sanad: The Federal Supreme Court issued a decision to decided to cancel all decisions of
Arabic Post article, which claims Lebanese Hezbollah is attempting to facilitate Muqtada Al-Sadr’s return to Iraqi politics.
Al-Sadr will reconcile with Al-Maliki, return to politics, and will visit Iran.
Tishreen Revolution Movement activist calls for Friday demonstrations across Iraq. "After the end of the one week deadline for the Coordinating Framework government, the Central Committee for Demonstrations calls for going to the streets on Friday in major demonstrations in the
Document: prevent the entry of alcohol to Iraq.
Iraq's customs authority announced that it was banning the import of alcoholic beverages "of all kinds" from all entry points.
Iraq opened an air bridge to both Syria and Turkey, to send urgent relief aid with the aim of providing humanitarian aid to those affected by the earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria,
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Footage of balloon with Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis graphic floating in front of the US Embassy in Baghdad Iraq.
Balloon text translation: “Blood for Blood."
The judge sentences the civil activist Haider al-Zaidi to 3 years in prison charged of he criticized Al-Hashd (PMF). He was released on bail, and today he was sentenced to 3 years. Link:
In photos; The Yemeni national team delegation heads to Iraq on board the Iraqi Airways plane, in preparation for participating in the 25th Gulf Championship.
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The Ministerial Council for National Security headed by PM Al-Sudani, decide to preventing all “official bodies“ from visiting or receiving official foreign delegations except with the government’s knowledge and approval and in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
1)Iraqi MP reading draft of freedom of expression law: It is not permissible to organize demonstrations before 07:00am or after 10:00pm. An Iraqi does not have the right to demonstrate anymore without obtaining permission from the government, and the government determines
Nouri Al-Maliki states there are no US combat forces in Iraq, only advisors, The US Air Force was helping us in the war against Daesh . There are no combat forces in Iraq, only advisors.
Referring to the statement of PM Al-Sudani, Al-Maliki stated: The statement that everyone
News reporte: “Sadrist Forces” prevented armed militias from using the Turkish restaurant to attack nearby demonstrators in Baghdad.
“Armed militias tried to take over the Turkish restaurant and snipe demonstrators who reject U.S. and Iranian intervention, and the notorious
1) SecGen Al-Najaba movement Akram Al-Kaabi stating the US is and will remain an enemy: “Al-Nujaba Movement believes that there is no friendship with the U.S. occupier because it is an enemy and will remain an enemy. The history of jihad continues to this day and the fronts
1) The Iranian Parliament condemned the statements of the Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Sudani, and the leader of the Iraqi Sadrist Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, for their use of the term "Arabian Gulf," instead of calling it the Persian Gulf!
He added, "I recommend Mr. al-Sadr and the
According to the Iraqi intelligence: The leader of Daesh (IS) who was killed in Dar’ah by the Russian-backed Eighth Brigade, is Abu Abdul Rahman al-Iraqi, “Saif Baghdad,” from Rawa district and he is the one who was leading the battle operation of southern Syria.
On the document: Iraqi Chief of Staff of the Army S-General Abdulamir Yarallah" directs to Army Physical Fitness Test for the officers and to refer the overweight ( not meet weight standards) to retirement.
Sabereen News via telegram: In a statement followed by Sabreen News about the preparatory committee, the demonstrations will include blocking the Baghdad airport road to prevent Al-Kadhimi, his advisors, and ministers from traveling outside Iraq and bringing them to a fair trail
Good news: The governor of Basra, Asaad Al-Eidani, announced the return of the board of directors of the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) delegation that left after Sheikh Fahad al-Nasser, who represents the country’s emir, couldn’t enter the stadium due to the chaos
Statement by Central Bank of Iraq: The Central Bank of Iraq concludes its meetings with the US Treasury.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq Ali Mohsen Ismail, & his accompanying delegation concluded in Turkey meetings with Brian Nelson the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s
News reported: After the Special Forces took the control of part of the security file operation in Diyala, they arrested one of the Al-Hashd (PMF) intelligence in Al-Muqdadiah district in Diyala and a prominent leader in the Badr organization."
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Iraqi Security forces arrested "Abdullah Sabawi", nephew of the former President "Saddam Hussein", on charges of participating in the Speicher massacre.
Emtidad Movement calls on Prime Minister Al-Sudani to resign citing ten points of failure in his government’s first 100 days.
1.The exchange rate of the dollar against the Iraqi dinar has increased to record numbers. 2.High material prices and increased inflation rates. 3. The
Daesh via propaganda wing Amaq News Agency claimed responsibility attack on Kobani checkpoint in Kirkuk. Five dead, wounded and destroyed Hummer from the Iraqi army, according to their claim.
Qais Al-Khazali meets with Australian Ambassador to Iraq to discuss the relations between the two countries and ways to develop them at all levels, in addition to discussing prospects for cooperation and political relations with Australia and its support for Iraqi government
Footages showing Iraqi Security Forces clashing with protestors in the Al-Alawi neighborhood, Baghdad in front of the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad. Reported 8 injured during protest outside Swedish Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq
Sabereen channel claims British citizen was killed near Erbil International Airport.
The death of a British citizen named Andy Turley in mysterious circumstances near Erbil Airport. The murdered man worked as a director of a security company that has presence in Al-Basra Gover.
Video -National Security Service arrests a network of merchants and company owners who smuggle money and manipulate the prices. - Photos: the National Security Service seized more than $1 million dollars from “organized crime groups” intended for smuggling.
A photo of NATO Mission to Iraq, presence of Asa'ib Ahl Al-Haq Secretary-General Qais Al-Khazli's brother, Laith Al-Khazali, and two Al-Hashd (PMF) officials, in a photo that includes the NATO Mission to Iraq Commander.
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Document: Iraqi Prime Minister orders not to wear the black uniform by all security services during official working hours, as it is designated for the Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service CTS forces only.
Iraqi Holy Husseiniya Shrine [holy shrines of Shi'a Imams in Iraq including Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiya, and Samarra] sends a field hospital and 1,000 tons of aid to Syria.
-Nouri Al-Maliki’: The audio leaks are fabricated and some of them are not accepted by reason and logic, especially the part about the Al-Hashd PMF. - I do not wish to run again for the position of Prime Minister of Iraq, because 8 years in the position of Prime Minister is more
Iraqi Chief of Staff of the Army, S-Gen AbdulAmir Yarallah, Deputy Commander of JOCI, S-LtGen Qais Al-Muhammadawi, & a number of senior commanders and officers in the MOD arrived in Erbil Governorate, and they were received by the Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Peshmerga.
Daesh attack killed four of the Iraqi security forces personnel in Kirkuk.
The commander of Kirkuk operations, S-LTGEN Ali Al-Freiji, orders imprisonment commander of the first regiment in the army and the intelligence officer after the terrorist attack.
The Islamic resistance Ahrar Al-Iraq Brigade claims the responsibility of targeted the Turkish "Zelikan" military base in the north of Mosul with 20 rockets. Link for the statement:
1) Muqtada Al-Sadr calling for the international sanctions which inflict death, disease & unjust on the Syrian people to be removed.
“Any international economic sanctions against regimes and governments are not and will not be useful in achieving the desired goal of the colonial
1) Al-Sudani: Iraq does not need foreign combat forces.
"Iraq does not need foreign combat forces. We have security services that are capable and empowered to control Iraq's security against any threat, whatever it may be, and for this, we do not need foreign combat forces.
Iraqi news agency: Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Jenin Plasschaert, arrives in Najaf to meet with the Supreme Religious Authority, GA Sayyid Ali al-Sistani. [Old picture]
On the photo: From the Syrian city of Hasaka, in quality Ops the Iraqi intelligence service announces a Yazidi kidnapped girl has been released and return to her family, 8 years after her kidnapping by Daesh.
Israeli newspapers confirm the killing of [IRGC-QF Commander] Esmail Qaani in Syria."
International & Iranian news outlets are not reporting this so far. *February, Israel reportedly bombed Damascus, Syria, killing at least 5 people and wounding more than a dozen others.
Unconfirmed information indicates that the
#Israeli
strike killed "Ismail Qaani," commander of the Quds brigade of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards
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2 days ago he was visiting Deir Ezzor, and before that he visited Aleppo and Latakia
Kataeb Hezbollah (Brigades) military spokesperson Abu Ali al-Askari says US Secretary of Defense Austin's arrival to Iraq is "humiliation" and group not waiting for any permission to confront US forces: ( Kataib Hezbollah is not bound by any understandings between the political
Footages; Activists from the Iraqi Provinces Najaf, Babil, DhiQar and Wasit head to Baghdad; To demonstrate to denounce the decrease in the value of the Iraqi dinar against the US dollar. Organizers have announced that demonstrators will gather near the Statue of Maarouf Abdul
1)Iraqi PM Al-Sudani: will sign a memorandum of understanding with German company Siemens.
The memorandum in the electricity sector will include a long-term contract for rehabilitation and maintenance works. The visit to Germany will include important items related to the
Muqtada Al-Sadr uses the phrase “Arabian Gulf”
"We congratulate our people and our Iraqi team on their great victory in the final match of the (Arabian Gulf) Cup in its 25th edition, which was held in our beloved Iraq. We also thank all the Arab teams that participated with us
Iran signed a $4 billion contract related to the export of technical and engineering services with Iraq. The purpose of the agreement is to make up for the decrease in Iranian non-electricity exports to Iraq. More to read 👇🏼
Daesh claimed, via its propaganda outlet Amaq news agency, thier militants had planted Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and saying they had killed 3 and wounded 7 of the security forces in north Baghdad.
Footage: a temporary blocking of Al-Alawi's garage road towards the Green Zone in central Baghdad due to the demonstrations of Al-Rusafa Education Lecturers, demanding permanent jobs.
Iraqi Central Bank issues a statement regarding the increase in the dollar-dinar exchange rate.
We call upon the merchants to work with the banks directly and not use intermediaries in order to avoid charging their imports with undue commissions" 👇🏼
Ammar Al-Hakim met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, discussing regional dynamics and relations concerning Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Sudan.
Ammar Al-Hakim:
Ashab Al-Kahf statement referencing the drone attack on Al-Tanf Base, and Al-Aqsa Brigades attack on a Jerusalem synagogue.
“We congratulate the jihadist operation that shook one of the thrones of Satan in our Islamic region specifically Al-Tanf”
Clashes took place between Iraqi protesters and security forces in Nasiriyah's central Al-Haboubi Square DhiQar governorate. Protesters have erupted since yesterday, demanding the release of civil activist Haider al-Zaidi and dropping the “malicious”charges against the detainees.
Channel claims a militia linked to Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Al-Halbousi attempted to assassinate Sheikh Sattam Abu Risha.
"Update: Anbar tribes mobilized and joined the guest house of Sheikh Sattam Abu Risha after an attempt to assassinate him by the Al-Halbousi militia”.
Via Amaq Agency Daesh claims responsibility of 10 Iraqi forces, including officer, were killed and wounded in a counter-attack in the "Tarmiya" district, north of Baghdad.
“Liwa Al-Ghaliboun,” claims responsibility for attacking a U.S. Base in Syria on 23 March.
“Hezbollah is victorious. Liwa Al-Ghaliboun [Victorious Brigade]. “We announce that the Islamic Resistance drone regiment, Liwa Al-Ghaliboun targeted Rmelan Airport, located in the U.S.
Ammar Al-Hakim received the Russian Ambassador to Iraq, discussing several topics including the need for Iraq to be open to its regional and international surroundings.
"Bilateral relations between Baghdad and Moscow, developments in the political and economic situation in Iraq.
SecGen of Harakat Hezbollah Al-Nujaba HHN congrats the new government while leveraging anti-US messages. We call on the government to take upon itself the realization of removing all foreign forces from the country, preventing U.S.Israeli & Turkish flights from Iraqi airspace.
Federal Intelligence & Investigation Agency FIIA states it arrested 28 drivers smuggling 800,000 liters of oil derivatives across the goves of Anbar, Basra, & Karbala, & seizing 28 vehicles used for the same purpose in Basra, Maysan, Dhi Qar, Diwaniyah, Baghdad, Diyala, Kirkuk,
NINA News: State Administration Coalition meeting was held at the Bafel Talabani, head of PUK house in Baghdad this evening, in the presence of the leaders of the SCF, Al-Sayada, the Union, the Democratic Party, Azm and the"independents"
National Security Service in Baghdad overthrows one of the largest money smugglers outside the country. The operation was carried out according to judicial arrest warrants, and investigation procedures are still ongoing.
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photos of the Iraqi Foreign Minister meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein receives his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Baghdad. Photographer Halkut Aziz - Rudaw.”
On the document: Iraq reduces telecom prices.. starting from December 1st. Iraqi Minister of Communications, Dr. Hayam Al-Yasiri, sent an urgent letter to the Internet companies of all kinds and various technologies, to reduce prices by (20%), as of 12/1/2022.
The final list of ministers
1- Foreign Minister: Fouad Hussein 2- Minister of Oil: Hayan Abdul Ghani 3- Minister of Planning: Muhammad Tamim 4- The Ministry of Finance: Taif Sami 5- Minister of Defense: Thabet Muhammad 6- Minister of Interior: Abdulamir Al-Shammari
Hadi Al-Ameri releases a statement praising Al-Aqsa Brigades attack on a Jerusalem synagogue. “We express our strong condemnation of the aggressive actions that the Zionist occupation authorities have been committing against the brotherly Palestinian people.