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Iranpress: Iraqi protesters in Tahrir Square condemn ISIS attack on al-Hashd al-Sha

Iraqi protesters in Tahrir Square condemn ISIS attack on al-Hashd al-Sha'abi

Sunday, 03 May 2020 08:23

Tahrir Square protesters in central Baghdad on Saturday issued a statement condemning the ISIS terrorist group's attack on al-Hashd al-Sha'abi.

Iranpress: Mustafa al-Kazemi assigned as new Iraqi PM to form government

Mustafa al-Kazemi assigned as new Iraqi PM to form government

Thursday, 09 April 2020 15:05

Iraqi President Barham Salih on Thursday named intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kazemi to form a new government.

Iranpress: Nouri al-Maliki

Nouri al-Maliki's office: Qassim al-Araji will become Iraqi PM

Friday, 06 March 2020 18:43

Former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's media office announced on Friday that influential political groups and powers have agreed to elect Qassim Mohammed Jalal, known as "Qassim al-Araji" as prime minister.

Iranpress: Several security forces injured in protesters

Several security forces injured in protesters' shooting in Baghdad

Friday, 06 March 2020 18:28

Baghdad Operations Command said several security forces were wounded on Friday by the direct shooting of protesters at al-Khalani Square in the capital's downtown.

Iranpress: US 82nd Airborne Division return home

US 82nd Airborne Division return home

Sunday, 23 February 2020 10:20

Middle East (IP)- Some 800 soldiers from an 82nd Airborne Division brigade that rapidly deployed into the Middle East early this year amid heightening tensions with Iran returned to Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Thursday.

Iranpress: Iran

Iran's consulate in Najaf resumes activities, provides services

Monday, 10 February 2020 16:15

Iran's consul-general in Najaf Hamid Makarem stated that the Iranian consulate in Najaf resumed many of its routine activities.

Iranpress: Iraq

Iraq's top religious authority calls for strong bond between the people and government

Saturday, 08 February 2020 16:46

Iraq's foremost religious authority Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali al-Sistani has called on Iraqi protesters to eschew violence, calling for the formation of a strong Iraqi government.

Iranpress: Iraqi vice-speaker: US must evacuate Iraq immediately

Iraqi vice-speaker: US must evacuate Iraq immediately

Friday, 07 February 2020 06:57

Iraq's First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Al Kaabi responded to the repeated interventions by the US Embassy in Iraq’s affairs, saying that Washington must withdraw its troops from the country as soon as possible.

Iranpress: New Iraqi PM vows to defend nation from foreign meddling

New Iraqi PM vows to defend nation from foreign meddling

Sunday, 02 February 2020 08:15

Newly-appointed Iraqi Prime Minister Allawi in a formal address to the nation on state television pledged to defend the nation from foreign meddling.

Iranpress: Adel Abdul Mahdi congratulated the new Iraqi Prime Minister

Adel Abdul Mahdi congratulated the new Iraqi Prime Minister

Sunday, 02 February 2020 01:53

Former Iraqi Premier Adel Abdul Mahdi congratulated Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi on his election as Iraq's Prime Minister-designate.

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