Iraq

MbS eager for formal direct talks with Iran

Jul 25, 2022 04:04

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) has expressed the kingdom’s willingness to hold official political negotiations with Iran, an Iranian spokesman quoted the foreign minister of Iraq as saying.
No restriction on ground travels from Iran to Iraq in Muharram

Jul 25, 2022 03:55

Iranian pilgrims planning to visit Iraq to observe Muharram mourning ceremonies can leave via land border crossings individually or in groups without any limitations, an official said.
Saudi Arabia, Iran to hold first ‘public’ meeting on reconciliation talks in Baghdad

Jul 24, 2022 07:26

Iraq says it will host a “public” meeting between Iran and Saudi Arabia at the level of foreign ministers as part of successive reconciliation talks mediated by Baghdad.
Iraq takes ‘Turkish aggression’ to UN Security Council, urges emergency meeting

Jul 24, 2022 01:42

Following Turkey's attack on a tourist resort in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, Baghdad has filed an official complaint at the UN Security Council against Ankara, recalling its ambassador to protest what it calls Turkey's aggression.
Iraq’s anti-terror Hashd al-Sha'abi unveils new achievements during military parade to mark 8th anniversary

Jul 23, 2022 09:23

Iraq’s anti-terror resistance group Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, has unveiled several new indigenously-developed achievements during a military parade in the eastern Diyala province to mark the eighth anniversary of its formation.
Iraqi resistance group urges parliament to response to the recent attack

Jul 23, 2022 08:25

A top Iraqi anti-terror group has called on the parliament to take practical measures in response to Turkey's strikes against a tourist resort in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq.
Iraq’s security official calls for ‘restraint’ amid Turkey’s crossborder violations

Jul 23, 2022 01:11

Iraq’s national security adviser has reacted to a recent Turkish attack on a tourist resort in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, calling for “restraint” in response to recurring crossborder violations by Turkey.
Iran's FM calls revenge for Lt. Gen. Soleimani 'absolute responsibility'

Jul 22, 2022 03:48

Iran's foreign minister says revenge for the assassination of Iran's celebrated anti-terror Commander Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani is among the "absolute responsibilities" of the Foreign Ministry and other concerned organizations.
Deadly strikes blamed on Turkey in Iraq's Kurdistan draw condemnation

Jul 22, 2022 02:00

International organizations and world countries have denounced in strongest terms artillery strikes against a tourist resort blamed on Turkey in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, which killed at least nine civilians and wounded more than 20 others.
Iran condemns deadly attack on northern Iraq

Jul 22, 2022 01:47

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned a Wednesday attack on the city of Zakho in northern Iraq that resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of civilians.