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PMU forces source of honor for Iraqi nation: PM Al-Kadhimi
May 17, 2020 02:04The newly-elected prime minister of Iraq visited the command center of the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) in Baghdad, wearing their uniform and calling the counter-terrorism forces a source of honor for the Iraqi nation.
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Former Iraqi minister: Iran to remain key energy source despite US pressure
May 16, 2020 12:40Iraq's former electricity minister says neighboring Iran will remain a key source of energy to the Arab country for years to come until suitable alternatives materialize.
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Iraqi parliament urges shutdown of Saudi TV channel's office after insult to late PMU cmdr.
May 15, 2020 11:10The Iraqi parliament has called for the closure of the office of Saudi-funded TV channel MBC after it insulted late Hashd al-Sha'abi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.
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Iran pledges unwavering support for Iraq’s new government
May 11, 2020 10:14President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed the country’s commitment to supporting Iraq, saying Tehran will fully back the new Iraqi government to help it serve the interests of the Iraqi nation.
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US aircraft transfer Daesh terrorists from Syria to Iraq: Badr
May 11, 2020 08:00A leader in Iraq’s Badr Organization says US forces have transferred Daesh terrorists from Syria into Iraq amid Washington’s attempts to reinforce the American presence in the Arab country.
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Iraq’s PMU forces kill Daesh top leader in Diyala, thwart infiltration in Anbar
May 10, 2020 10:48Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), known in Arabic as Hashd al-Sha'abi, says its anti-terror fighters have killed a top leader of the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in eastern province of Diyala.
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Enhanced Iran-Iraq ties serve common interests, promote regional peace: Rouhani
May 10, 2020 09:27Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended his congratulations to Mustafa al-Kadhimi on taking office as the new prime minister of Iraq, expressing hope that the two countries would further enhance ties in various fields in line with common interests.
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New Iraqi PM pledges cooperation with Iran in meeting with envoy
May 10, 2020 04:19Iraq's new Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to working with Iran as a friend and brother and has lauded Tehran’s support for Baghdad in the war on terrorism, the Iranian ambassador said.
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Iran to keep up energy export to Iraq despite banking issues: Businessman
May 10, 2020 01:01A major Iranian businessman says energy exports to Iraq will continue despite problems for Iran to receive its money back from the Arab country mainly because of the American sanctions.
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US to grant fresh waiver to Iraq for Iranian energy imports
May 08, 2020 00:59The United States is planning to renew by another four months the exemptions that are normally given to Iraq to continue to import electricity from Iran as officials in Washington claim the waivers are meant to help the country’s political stability.