Iraq

Who is new Iraqi PM-designate Adnan al-Zurufi?

Mar 17, 2020 15:19

Tehran (IP) - Adnan al-Zurufi, a member of the al-Nasr faction, led by Haider al-Abadi (former prime minister), is a controversial Iraqi figure, who has been missioned by the president to form a transitional government on Tuesday.
Rockets hit US military base housing troops

Mar 17, 2020 12:22

Dozens of rockets have hit Iraq base housing American and Spanish troops south Baghdad, the third attack in a week.
Iraqi Government Imposes Curfew in Baghdad Over Coronavirus Concerns

Mar 16, 2020 04:58

The Iraqi government has imposed restrictions in the capital Baghdad as of March 17 until March 24 to prevent coronavirus from spreading, the state news agency said on Sunday.
Anniversary of Halabja chemical attack by Iraqi Ba'athist army

Mar 15, 2020 12:34

Tehran (IP) - Today, March 15, is the anniversary of the chemical bombing of Halabja by the Iraqi Ba'athist army in 1988.
US consular activity in Iraq decreased due to strikes in Karbala

Mar 14, 2020 16:56

US consular activity has dropped to its lowest level, following recent US air strikes on Iraqi armed forces in Karbala and Babil on Friday morning, and Katyusha'i attack on US troops' positions at al-Taji base in northern Baghdad.
US missile and artillery attack on Deir Ez-Zor, Syria

Mar 14, 2020 13:08

Several media sources have reported US military raids on military bases in Deir Ez-Zor, eastern Syria.
Baghdad summons US, British envoys over air raids

Mar 13, 2020 18:43

Following the US airstrike on Iraqi military bases, the Foreign Ministry of the country summoned the US and British ambassadors and declared the government's protest against the violation of Iraqi national sovereignty.
Parliament to hold emergency session on US's violation of Iraqi sovereignty

Mar 13, 2020 18:10

Baghdad (IP) - A member of the Iraqi parliament announced the decision of several MPs to collect signatures to hold an emergency meeting and take a firm stance on the US' violation of Iraqi sovereignty.
Iraqi President condemns US violation of Iraq’s sovereignty

Mar 13, 2020 17:53

Middle East (IP) - The Iraqi President Barham Salih condemned the US bombardment of several points in Iraq including the airport under construction in Karbala province and called it the violation of his country’s sovereignty.
Muqtada al-Sadr calls for Iraqis to avoid tension, clashes

Mar 13, 2020 17:26

Baghdad(IP)- Iraqi senior cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called for restraint on Friday to avoid tensions and clashes following the US-led airstrike on al-Hashed al-Shaba'i (Popular Mobilization Forces) headquarters today.