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Iraqi leadership holds emergency meeting after US strikes on Iran to form unified stance
Baghdad ( – Iraq's top leadership convened for an expanded emergency meeting in Baghdad on Sunday evening (June 22, 2025) to formulate a unified national position following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The high-level meeting brought together President Abdul Latif Rashid, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, and Head of the Supreme Judicial Council Faiq Zidan. According to an informed source, leaders of the ruling political coalitions, the Coordination Framework and the State Administration Coalition, also attended. Discussions reportedly focused on the dangerous regional escalation and measures to protect Iraq and its people from the fallout. An informed source told news agencies the key objectives were to develop a diplomatic mechanism to 'defuse the crisis' and reach a unified Iraqi decision to 'stop this war.' The source added that Iraq seeks to align its official position with other regional countries to pressure the United States and the UN Security Council to take necessary action. While photos confirmed the leadership meeting took place, an official statement detailing its outcomes had not yet been released. The emergency session highlights the gravity with which Baghdad views the escalating conflict.
Shafaq News
14-06-2025
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Iraq's CF calls for diplomatic solution to Iran-Israel conflict
Shafaq News/ Iraq's Coordination Framework, a political ruling alliance of predominantly Shiite parties, has endorsed a diplomatic initiative aimed at reducing tensions between Iran and Israel, sources revealed to Shafaq News on Saturday. The decision was made during a meeting on Friday attended by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, along with other senior leaders of the Framework. Participants reviewed the recent escalation between Iran and Israel, emphasizing the need to avoid further deterioration in regional stability. The initiative is part of Iraq's broader efforts to promote dialogue and reduce the risk of a wider conflict. Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein is expected to embark on a round of shuttle diplomacy, engaging with neighboring countries and key international stakeholders involved in regional security. In addition, al-Sudani is scheduled to hold phone calls with several Arab leaders, including the Emir of Qatar as well as the heads of state of Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan.
Shafaq News
14-06-2025
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Iraq's Fatah Alliance backs Iranian retaliation against Israel
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Fatah Alliance leader Hadi al-Amiri, a key figure in the Iraqi Iran-aligned Coordination Framework (CF), endorsed Tehran's missile response to Israeli strikes. In a statement, al-Amiri condemned the recent Israeli operation as a 'cowardly assault' and a sign of what he described as the 'Zionist project's failure to confront the Axis of Resistance,' an Iran-led regional alliance comprising groups including Lebanon's Hezbollah, Iraqi factions, and Yemen's Houthis (Ansarallah). He reaffirmed Iran's right to retaliate, calling the response a 'legitimate and moral duty,' and warned that remaining silent would amount to complicity. 'We hold the US fully responsible for the Israeli violation of Iraqi airspace,' al-Amiri added, urging the Iraqi government to take immediate steps to prevent further incursions. He also called on Muslims worldwide to adopt a unified stance against what he labeled as a shared adversary that 'recognizes no borders, sects, or nations.' Al-Amiri stressed that the Palestinian issue remains central despite growing normalization efforts in the region. 'Palestine remains at the heart of the struggle,' he noted, describing normalization as betrayal. His comments follow Israel's launch of Operation Rising Lion on Friday, a sweeping air campaign targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites across multiple provinces, including Tehran, Hamedan, East Azerbaijan, and Kermanshah. Some strikes also hit residential areas, resulting in civilian casualties.
Shafaq News
13-06-2025
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Iraq's CF meets amid Iran-Israel war escalation
Shafaq News/ The Coordination Framework convened an emergency meeting following the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran, a source reported to Shafaq News on Friday. Attended by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and other leaders of the Coordination Framework (CF), the meeting centered on the implications of the Israel-Iran war and its potential risks to Iraq. This session took place after Israel launched its Rising Lion Operation, targeting military and nuclear sites across Iran. Strikes hit key locations including Natanz, Fordow, Tehran, Hamedan, and East Azerbaijan province. Iranian media later confirmed the deaths of several senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. As tensions mounted, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed that Israel would face 'severe punishment' in retaliation. Iran's official news agency subsequently confirmed the initiation of Tehran's counterstrike, labeled 'The Severe Punishment.'
Shafaq News
10-06-2025
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Iraq's Election Law amendments face challenges after parliamentary recess
Shafaq News/ Efforts to amend Iraq's election law are encountering significant obstacles following the end of the legislative recess, according to Jawad Al-Yassari, Deputy Head of the Parliamentary Committee on Regions and Governorates not organized in region. Speaking to Shafaq News on Tuesday, Al-Yassari said that while political consultations continued during the recess, making changes to the law at this stage remains difficult. He acknowledged that there are clear shortcomings in the current legislation and a recognized need for reform, yet the momentum required to enact such changes has yet to materialize. A key driver behind the proposed amendments is the formal recognition of Halabja as Iraq's 19th governorate. This milestone, reached on April 14, 2025, and ratified by the presidency on April 29, alters the existing electoral map, which was previously based on 18 provinces. Al-Yassari emphasized that this change necessitates a revision of the electoral framework to ensure representation is aligned with Iraq's updated administrative divisions. Meanwhile, a political source recently told Shafaq News that parties within the Coordination Framework —one of Iraq's most influential political blocs—had reached an understanding to push for amendments to the election law after the Eid al-Adha holiday, which fell on June 9. These changes are expected to focus primarily on the method by which votes secured by the head of an electoral list are redistributed among the list's candidates. Despite these discussions, no formal draft proposals have been submitted to Parliament. As of February 9, the Legal Committee confirmed it had not received any official amendment bills from any political or parliamentary body. The next legislative elections are scheduled for November 11, 2025, as set by the Iraqi Council of Ministers. In preparation, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) has completed the registration of political entities and continues to update voter data across the country. The State of Law Coalition, led by former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, has long advocated for changes to the election law. Although their calls were initially met with resistance from several political factions—both within and outside the Coordination Framework—support for reform appears to be growing. Earlier, MP Raed al-Maliki submitted a separate proposal to amend the election law, suggesting that each province should constitute a single electoral district. The exceptions, under his plan, would be Baghdad, Basra, and Mosul, which would each be divided into two districts due to their population size.
