Iraq, US discuss repatriation of ISIS prisoners transferred from Syria

Iraqi authorities have previously stressed that the presence of the prisoners in Iraq is not permanent, and repeatedly called on countries to repatriate their nationals who joined the group in Syria.

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Iraqi government prepares ‘draft plan’ for weapons restriction, says FM

“The Iraqi government has prepared a draft plan to restrict weapons to the state, which is scheduled to be presented in the coming days,” Hussein said in an Atlantic Council discussion in Washington. 

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Iraqi FM demands answers from Iranian counterpart over attack on PM Barzani’s office

“Fuad Hussein called on the Iranian side to issue an official statement clarifying the Islamic Republic of Iran's position on the attack and the parties or reasons behind it,” said the Iraqi foreign ministry.

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Financial ‘catastrophe’ awaits Iraq if Iran war continues: FM

Iraq's oil exports went down from around 100 million barrels in February to under 10 million in April due to the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Iraqi FM says US attacks not in vacuum, blames militias for distorting government image

“The attacks have led to an image that we are not in control,” Hussein added about the implications of the attacks.

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Iraqi FM discusses regional stability with Iran top officials

Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a series of meetings with senior Iranian officials in Tehran on Sunday, focusing on regional stability, security coordination, and Iraq’s political transition, as both sides emphasized dialogue and strengthening bilateral ties amid shared regional challenges.

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Iraqi FM to visit Tehran as Iran-US tensions rise

The Islamic republic has warned of strong retaliation, threatening to target US bases across the region, including in Iraq.

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Iraq expresses ‘surprise’ over US envoy’s remarks on internal situation

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Baghdad was surprised by recent comments made by US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack about Iraq’s internal affairs, during a meeting between the two officials at the Doha Forum.

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Turkish, Iraqi FMs talk water, oil in Ankara

"A working committee has been established between Iraq and Turkey to address the rehabilitation of Iraq's water distribution system, as well as other water-related infrastructure," Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said.

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