Iraq

2024-02-11T19:14:53+00:00

Shafaq News/ Iraq could be pushed into conflict by tit-for-tat attacks on its territory by Iranian-backed militias and US forces, Iraqi foreign minister, Fuad Hussein, has told the BBC.

"The tension nowadays between Iran and the United States is very high," he said.

"I hope both sides will

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2024-02-11T18:03:17+00:00

Shafaq News/ The Sovereignty and Progress Alliance, a Sunni-majority bloc in the Iraqi Parliament, on Sunday dismissed allegations that Sunni and Kurdish lawmakers obstructed a session held to discuss the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.

Lawmaker Nihal al-Shammari told Shafaq News Agency

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2024-02-11T14:34:40+00:00

Shafaq News/ Diyala's political blocs are considering the option of replacing candidates to form the local government if they fail to secure an absolute majority during the current week's session.

on Sunday, a source stated to Shafaq News agency, "the political blocs in Baghdad have given

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2024-02-11T09:46:53+00:00

Shafaq News / On Sunday, Federal Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and Kurdistan Regional Prime Minister Masrour Barzani are visiting the United Arab Emirates.

A well-informed source told Shafaq News Agency that "Al-Sudani and Barzani will head to the UAE in the coming hours to

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2024-02-11T11:07:53+00:00

Shafaq News/ MP Hassan Salem, a leader of Asaib Ahl al-Haq movement, revealed the details of a draft law to expel foreign forces from Iraq, on Sunday.

In an interview with Shafaq News Agency, Salem stated, “the law would require the withdrawal of all US forces from Iraq, regardless of t

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2024-02-10T20:47:22+00:00

Shafaq News / The Kurdistan Region Presidency announced on Saturday the successful conclusion of its delegation’s visit to the US. The visit was characterized by high-level meetings with key government figures in Washington, emphasizing the enduring partnership between Kurdistan and the U

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