Iraq thanks Iran for exemption from Hormuz restrictions

Iraq’s foreign minister “expressed his gratitude for allowing Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz,” in a meeting with the Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadegh.

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Iraqi, Kurdish leaders call for coexistence in Easter remarks

Kurdish and Iraqi leaders congratulated Christians across Iraq on Easter Sunday.

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Iran says Iraq exempt from Hormuz restrictions

“In these circumstances, the Muslim Iraqi people have taken a wise and honest stance against global American arrogance and the terrorist Zionist entity,” Zolfaghari said.

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Attack on Iraq-Iran border crossing kills Iraqi citizen

Head of Iraq's Border Ports Authority Lieutenant General Omar al-Waeli said one person was killed and five others were injured as a result of the strike.

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Iraqi soldier wounded, PMF member killed in strike near Syria border

The US has previously blamed Baghdad for failing to keep conventional army personnel away from Popular Mobilization Forces bases being targeted in the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.

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Iraq extends airspace closure a week

Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority has extended the closure of the country’s airspace to all flights for another week, citing security concerns and ongoing regional developments.

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Iraqi PM says no ‘red lines’ in pursuit of kidnappers of foreign citizens

"There will be no red lines in implementing the law, no matter which entities are targeted for enforcement, and no leniency can be tolerated in this regard," read a statement from the premier's office.

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Iraq distances itself from ‘entities’ participating in regional war

"The Iraqi government affirms that some entities or individuals may attempt, contrary to the state's directives, to take unilateral actions or exploit their positions or official capacities to carry out actions that do not represent official policy," said the Iraqi foreign ministry.

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Iraqi Resistance says Jordan used as ‘launch point’ for strikes on PMF

The Iraqi Resistance Coordination Committee urged Baghdad to close the land border crossing with Jordan and suspend oil exports to the country.

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