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PKK Group Kicks Off Disarmament Process in Northern Iraq

(MENAFN) A group of 30 PKK terrorists, including 15 women, laid down their weapons and destroyed them on Friday in a significant disarmament event in the Surdas sub-district of Sulaymaniyah, northern Iraq. The militants, who had been hiding in a...

Iraq's Oil Ministry Denounces Kurdistan's Energy Agreements with U.S. Companies

(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Iraq's Oil Ministry rejected recent energy agreements between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and U.S. companies, deeming them a violation of Iraqi law. In a statement, the ministry asserted that the deals, valued at...

Russia denies claims Iraq was pressured to accept nuclear deal

(MENAFN) Russia has strongly denied claims by US media that President Vladimir Putin urged Iran to accept a nuclear deal eliminating its uranium enrichment rights, calling the report a manipulative attempt to inflame tensions in the region. In a...

Turkish intelligence chief meets with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad

(MENAFN) Türkiye’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin held a series of high-level meetings with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad on Tuesday to advance efforts in counterterrorism, border security, and regional stability, according to security...

Vallourec Secures Two OCTG Contracts in Iraq with CNOOC and with PetroChina

Press Release VALLOUREC SECURES TWO OCTG CONTRACTS IN IRAQ WITH CNOOC AND WITH PETROCHINA Meudon (France), July 8, 2025 – Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, has secured two contracts to supply Oil Country Tubular...

Baghdad Hosts 34th Arab League Summit, Gaza Crisis Dominates

(MENAFN) The 34th Arab League Summit commenced Saturday in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, marking Iraq's first time hosting the event since 2012 and its fourth summit overall. Discussions at the high-level meeting are heavily focused on the ongoing...

Methane gas exposure in Iraq cause death of Turkish soldiers

(MENAFN) Twelve Turkish troops lost their lives after inhaling methane gas while conducting a search operation in a mountainous region of northern Iraq, according to official reports from the Turkish Ministry of National Defense on Monday. The...

Iraqi Leaders Call for Unified Arab Stance on Palestine

(MENAFN) Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani have strongly reiterated Iraq's commitment to the Palestinian cause, calling for a unified Arab response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. During his discussion...

Turkish Soldiers Die by Methane Gas in Iraq

(MENAFN) Twelve Turkish troops lost their lives after being overcome by "methane gas" while on a search mission in northern Iraq, according to a report issued Monday by the Turkish National Defense Ministry. The incident took place on Sunday as...

Methane Gas Leak Kills Five Turkish Soldiers in Iraq

(MENAFN) Five Turkish soldiers have died after inhaling methane gas during a military cave operation in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Sunday. According to a statement from the ministry, the incident unfolded amid a...

EQIQ Backs Iraqi-American Veteran Banker to Revolutionize Iraq’s Banking Services

EQIQ announces a $3 million investment as a apart of a broader $15 m round in a digital bank for Iraq led by Iraqi-American veteran banker Hussain Qaragholi ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EQIQ, a...

Enhancing Capacities for the Conservation of World Heritage Sites in Iraq

Within the framework of the UNESCO/Netherlands Fund-in-Trust project “Strengthening capacities for the documentation and conservation of Properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger in Iraq”, a training workshop was organized by the World...

Iraq Recalls Military Trainees from Pakistan, Citing Safety Concerns

(MENAFN) Baghdad has ordered the swift return of 500 military personnel undergoing training in Pakistan, according to the Iraqi Defense Ministry on Saturday. The decision was made by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, who also serves...

Turkey’s national chief visits Iraq to discuss with top KRG leaders

(MENAFN) The head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), Ibrahim Kalin, visited northern Iraq on Tuesday for a series of important discussions with top Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) leaders, according to reports. Kalin’s visit...

Rocket Strikes Kirkuk Airport in Iraq, One Injury Reported

(MENAFN) Late on Monday, an attack involving three unidentified projectiles struck Kirkuk airport in northern Iraq, injuring one individual, as confirmed by airport authorities in a statement released through media. The incident occurred around...

Two Katyusha missiles strike Iraqi airbase

(MENAFN) Two Katyusha rockets struck the vicinity of an airbase in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk late Monday, an Iraqi news organization reported, citing a senior security source. According to the source, one of the rockets landed between the...

Two Rockets Slam into Kirkuk Airbase in Iraq

(MENAFN) Two rockets slammed into the Kirkuk airbase in northern Iraq late Monday, sparking concern but fortunately causing no injuries or damage, according to a report from a local news agency. A senior security official, speaking to the agency,...

Iraq Premier Hails Turkey-Iraq Development Road as Key Mideast Project

(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani underscored the significant role of the joint Turkey-Iraq Development Road Project, labeling it "one of the most important initiatives in the Middle East” with the capacity to transform...

Iraq on World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: Honoring over 40 Years of Cooperation

In 2024 alone, our partnership has paved the way to reach thousands of people in need across Iraq: • Health care access: 10 mobile clinics supported by the ICRC and IRCS operated across seven governorates, providing over 12,700 free consultations,...

Iraq Pledges Support for Lebanon Amid Ongoing Crises

(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani reiterated Baghdad's strong commitment to standing by Lebanon as it navigates its persistent difficulties, his media office announced on Monday. During a meeting with visiting Lebanese Finance...