Iran-Iraq security agreement yet to be fully implemented: Iranian consul

The diplomat acknowledged that both Erbil and Baghdad remain committed to the full implementation of the security pact and expressed hope for finding a swift solution for the exiled armed groups as “they lead to ruining the relations” and “KRG officials do not really want that either"

Nov. 13, 2024

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Tensions in eastern Syria could extend to Iraq: Security expert

Sarmad al-Bayati, an expert in security affairs, said that the escalations in al-Bukamal pose a threat to Iraqi security

Nov. 11, 2024

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Iran denies US claims of Trump assassination attempt

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson labeled the US claims "completely baseless"

Nov. 09, 2024

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Trump's return raises economic and security concerns across Iraq, Middle East

Donald Trump's reelection has sparked uncertainty in Iraq and the wider Middle East, with experts anticipating stricter US monitoring of dollar flows from Iraq and heightened pressure on Iran-backed factions. Iraqi political and economic analysts told The New Region they expect a shift in financial and diplomatic policy that could deepen Iraq’s economic challenges and raise oil market volatility.

Nov. 07, 2024

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Iraqi group distances itself from Iran's anticipated response against Israel

The Ansar Allah al-Awfiya movement, an Iraqi group, announced Tuesday that Iraqi factions would not be involved in Iran's expected military response to Israel, asserting that Iran possesses the capabilities to respond independently.

Nov. 05, 2024

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Germany shuts all three Iranian consulates in response to Tehran's execution of Iranian-German prisoner

Berlin’s response was an “irrational decision… that cannot be justified,” said the Iranian Foreign Ministry, adding they had already summoned German Ambassador to Tehran Markus Potzel to relay Iran’s “strong protest."

Nov. 01, 2024

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Iraq is a sovereign country, and controls its airspace, not the US: Washington

"The U.S. Strategic Framework Agreement outlines our bilateral relationship with the Government of Iraq, and it does not address any questions of airspace, which are left to the Government of Iraq to determine.”

Oct. 29, 2024

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Iraq protests Israel ‘violation’ of airspace at UN

Baghdad has filed a complaint at the UN over Israel's "violation" of its airspace, and has started communications with Washington to ensure the US' commitment to Iraqi sovereignty.

Oct. 28, 2024

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Iran’s Khamenei says Israel attack not to be magnified nor belittled

Referring to the recent Israeli attack as a "mistake", Khamenei said Iran must Israel understand the true power of its people.

Oct. 27, 2024

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