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Iranpress: Unrest continues in Iraq despite parliamentary approval of Abdul-Mahdi

Unrest continues in Iraq despite parliamentary approval of Abdul-Mahdi's resignation

Monday, 02 December 2019 13:03

The Parliament of Iraq has approved the resignation of Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi, just three days after Abdul-Mahdi made his request. The president of Iraq is now required to nominate a new prime minister within 15 days. But the Prime Minister's resignation didn’t calm the unrest in Iraqi cities, including Najaf and Karbala. 207/211/214

Iranpress: Rioters once again attack Iranian consulate in Najaf

Rioters once again attack Iranian consulate in Najaf

Sunday, 01 December 2019 20:45

A group of unknown rioters once again attack the Iranian consulate in Najaf.

Iranpress: Iraqis Parliament approved Prime Minister resignation

Iraqis Parliament approved Prime Minister resignation

Sunday, 01 December 2019 15:10

The Parliament of Iraq consented to Adil Abdul-Mahdi's resignation as the protesters in Iraq demanded so.

Iranpress: Iraqi PM submits his resignation to parliament

Iraqi PM submits his resignation to parliament

Saturday, 30 November 2019 23:33

Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi submitted his resignation to the parliament, calling on Iraqi lawmakers to elect a successor as soon as possible.

Iranpress: UK "deeply concerned" by attacks on Iran

UK "deeply concerned" by attacks on Iran's consulates in Iraq

Friday, 29 November 2019 23:00

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has expressed "deep concern" over attacks on Iranian diplomatic missions in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala.

Iranpress: Top Iraqi religious authority calls on protesters to disassociate from saboteurs

Top Iraqi religious authority calls on protesters to disassociate from saboteurs

Friday, 29 November 2019 16:22

Iraq's most senior cleric and source of emulation Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali al-Sistani has called on peaceful protesters in Najaf and Dhi Qar provinces to disassociate themselves from rioters and saboteurs.

Iranpress: Iraqi Prime Minister to resign

Iraqi Prime Minister to resign

Friday, 29 November 2019 16:13

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Friday he would submit his resignation to parliament.

Iranpress: Iraqi PM calls for investigation into incidents in Dhi Qar, Najaf provinces

Iraqi PM calls for investigation into incidents in Dhi Qar, Najaf provinces

Friday, 29 November 2019 08:42

Iraqi Prime Minister has ordered the formation of a fact-finding committee on the incidents in the two provinces of Dhi Qar and Najaf.

Iranpress: Iraq slams attack on Iran

Iraq slams attack on Iran's mission in Najaf

Thursday, 28 November 2019 05:06

Iraqi Foreign Ministry on Thursday strongly condemned the riotous act of a masked mob in setting fire to Iran's Consulate General in the southern city of Najaf.

Iranpress: Iranian diplomats in Najaf are unhurt

Iranian diplomats in Najaf are unhurt

Thursday, 28 November 2019 02:10

The diplomats working at Iran's Consulate General in the Iraqi city of Najaf are safe and unhurt after rioters burned sections of the mission Wednesday night, local official sources said.

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