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Iraq’s PM fires Paramilitary Leaders after attack on government office
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) On August 9, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, took decisive action by firing the commanders of two Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) brigades. This move came after a violent incident on July 27 involving an assault on a...
Iraq Expels PMF Commanders Over Baghdad Office Attack
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Saturday removed the heads of two brigades within the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) and ordered judicial proceedings against those involved in a violent assault on a government facility...
Syria, Iraq meet to discuss bilateral cooperation in oil, gas and energy.
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraq’s Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani met on Tuesday in Baghdad with Syrian energy minister Mohammed al-Bashir to discuss expanding cooperation in the oil, gas, and energy sectors, according to the Iraqi Oil Ministry. Abdul Ghani...
Residential Building Fire Claims Seven Lives in Baghdad
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) A devastating fire erupted Wednesday morning in a residential building located in the Ur neighborhood of eastern Baghdad, resulting in the deaths of seven family members, according to a civil defense official. Civil defense teams...
Iraq Denounces Israel’s Move to Take Control of Gaza City
MENAFN
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August 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Friday, Iraq strongly denounced Israel’s decision to take full control of Gaza City, labeling the action a clear breach of international law and humanitarian standards. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry issued a statement firmly rejecting...
Iran, Iraq ink joint deal to enhance security coordination
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraq and Iran formalized a joint security agreement on Monday aimed at enhancing coordination along their shared borders. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani...
Iraqi PM reassures nation's backing of Lebanon’s stability
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has reiterated Iraq’s commitment to supporting Lebanon’s stability and standing by its people, according to statements released following a meeting held on Tuesday in Baghdad with Lebanese...
Iraq’s PM Vows Strong Support for Lebanon’s Security
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Tuesday reiterated his government's steadfast support for Lebanon's security and the well-being of its citizens. According to a statement from al-Sudani's media office, the remarks were...
Over 620 Hospitalized After Chlorine Gas Leak in Iraq
MENAFN
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August 10, 2025
(MENAFN) A chlorine gas leak in Iraq's Shiite holy city of Karbala left more than 621 people suffering from respiratory distress on Sunday, according to the Iraqi Health Ministry. In a short statement, the ministry confirmed all individuals...
Strategic Partnership Between ZagTrader and Karmal Brokerage to Enhance Trading Capabilities in Iraq
EIN Presswire
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August 10, 2025
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ZagTrader, a leading global provider of trading and investment technology solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Karmal Brokerage, a prominent Iraqi brokerage...
Iraq reopens country’s largest oil processing complex after terrorist sabotage
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraq has officially reopened a key grease refinery unit at the Baiji Refinery, the country’s largest oil processing complex, following the complete restoration of facilities damaged during past acts of sabotage, as stated by government...
Iraq Reports Drop in Multidimensional Poverty Index
MENAFN
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July 31, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, Iraq’s Ministry of Planning unveiled a new national report on the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), revealing a reduction from 11.4 percent in 2018 to 10.8 percent in 2024. At the unveiling event, Iraqi Minister of...
Iraq Faces Intense Heatwave
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A relentless heatwave is gripping Iraq, with the Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology reporting that temperatures surged beyond 50 degrees Celsius in 13 governorates on Monday. According to a statement from the organization,...
Iraq: Photography Award 2025
International Committee of the Red Cross
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July 28, 2025
In the heart of Mesopotamia—where the first seeds of civilization were sown—Iraq’s story with agriculture began. From the fertile plains between the Tigris and Euphrates, ancient communities pioneered farming techniques that shaped human history....
Iraqi PM, U.S. Rubio Hold Talks on Key Issues
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani engaged in a critical phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the state of bilateral ties and pressing regional developments, according to al-Sudani’s media office on...
Iraq’s Midland Oil Seals Agreement with U.S. Schlumberger
MENAFN
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July 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Iraq’s Midland Oil Company, a state-owned enterprise, has entered into an agreement with U.S.-based energy giant Schlumberger to advance the development of the Akkas gas field located in the western Anbar province, according to the Iraqi...
Unidentified explosive-laden drone crashes in Iraq with no casualties reported
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN) An explosive-laden drone of unknown origin crashed early Monday in Erbil province, located in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, as reported by local authorities. The drone went down at around 5:50 a.m. local time near the town of...
U.S. Urges Justice Following PMF Raid on Baghdad Government Office
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has urged the Iraqi government to immediately hold accountable members of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) involved in a violent assault on a government office in the capital. "We call on the Government of...
Blistering Heatwave Grips Iraq
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) An intense heatwave is gripping Iraq, pushing temperatures beyond 50 degrees Celsius across 13 provinces on Monday, according to a statement from the Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology. The peak temperature hit 51 degrees...
Gunfire Claims Two Lives in Baghdad Ministry Assault
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN) A federal police officer and a civilian lost their lives Sunday when armed assailants launched an attack on the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture's office in Baghdad, according to a source from the Interior Ministry. The ministry reported...