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3 days ago
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Iraq's FM urges emergency Arab League meeting over Iran-Israel conflict
Shafaq News/ Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Wednesday called for an emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers amid escalating regional tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to a statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hussein made the call during a phone conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty. The two diplomats discussed the latest regional developments, 'particularly the recent shifts in the ongoing war against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its implications for regional security and stability,' the statement said. Hussein, who currently presides over the Arab League summit cycle, proposed holding the emergency meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming session of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), set to take place in Istanbul early next week. The minister stressed that the purpose of the meeting is to 'coordinate Arab positions in light of accelerating events and face the current challenges in a spirit of collective and responsible engagement.' نائب رئيس الوزراء ووزير الخارجية فؤاد حسين يبحث مع نظيره المصري تطورات الأوضاع الإقليمية ويدعو إلى اجتماع طارئ لوزراء الخارجية العرب – وزارة الخارجية العراقية — وزارة الخارجية العراقية (@Iraqimofa) June 18, 2025
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7 days ago
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Iraq decries Israel at UN over airspace breach
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Iraq's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Abbas Kadhom Obaid, condemned Israel's military strikes on Iran and its use of Iraqi airspace, describing the act as 'a blatant violation' of national sovereignty and international law. Speaking at an emergency UN Security Council session chaired by Guyana, Obaid confirmed that the incursion represented 'a direct threat to Iraqi and regional security,' urging the Council to denounce the violation, hold Israel accountable, and take measures to prevent further incidents. 'Baghdad is committed to non-interference, respect for the sovereignty of other nations, and adherence to international law and the UN Charter,' he added. ممثل العراق في الأمم المتحدة يدين أمام مجلس الأمن العدوان الإسرائيلي على إيران وانتهاك سيادة العراق وأجوائه – وزارة الخارجية العراقية — وزارة الخارجية العراقية (@Iraqimofa) June 14, 2025
Shafaq News
11-06-2025
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Baghdad denounces deadly school shooting in Austria
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Iraq condemned the deadly school shooting that shook the Austrian city of Graz. The assault, carried out by a 21-year-old former student on Tuesday, left ten people dead and wounded 12 others before the assailant took his own life in a school restroom. In an official statement, the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Baghdad's support for the Austrian government and people in the wake of the attack, describing it as 'painful' and wishing a swift recovery to those injured. بيان صحفي – وزارة الخارجية العراقية — وزارة الخارجية العراقية (@Iraqimofa) June 11, 2025
Shafaq News
05-05-2025
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Baghdad Summit: Iraq extends invitation to Yemen's al-Alimi
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein extended a formal invitation to Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, to attend the upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad. According to a statement from Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hussein conveyed the message on behalf of President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid during a meeting in Riyadh. During the talks, both leaders highlighted the May 17 summit 's importance as a forum for strengthening Arab cooperation and addressing mounting regional instability. نائب رئيس الوزراء ووزير الخارجية يسلّم رئيس مجلس القيادة الرئاسي اليمني دعوة لحضور القمة العربية في بغداد – وزارة الخارجية العراقية — وزارة الخارجية العراقية (@Iraqimofa) May 4, 2025 Hussein noted that the gathering comes amid 'exceptional regional circumstances,' urging coordinated action on shared political and security challenges. Al-Alimi, in turn, praised Iraq's political recovery, calling Baghdad's reinvigorated role in the region a sign of 'substantial progress.' The meeting also touched on several key regional issues. On Yemen, Hussein reaffirmed Iraq's support for a 'peaceful political resolution,' stressing that a stable, inclusive Yemen is essential to broader Middle Eastern security. The two expressed support for Syria 's territorial integrity, rejecting any form of foreign interference. They also condemned ongoing Israeli actions in Palestine, calling for urgent international intervention to protect civilians and halt violations.
Shafaq News
25-04-2025
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Baghdad probes killing of Iraqi man in Syria
Shafaq News/ On Friday, Iraq's Foreign Ministry announced it is actively investigating the killing of an Iraqi citizen in Syria. On X, the ministry confirmed it is monitoring developments through the Iraqi Embassy in Damascus following the death of Haider Al-Zamili in the Al-Kiswah area. While early findings point to a 'criminal motive,' the ministry stressed that the case remains under close scrutiny at senior levels. 'The Embassy has ramped up cooperation with Syrian authorities to explore whether other factors may have played a role,' it noted, adding that investigators are currently collecting legal documents and forensic details to build a clearer picture of the events leading to Al-Zamili's death. The ministry also indicated that Embassy staff have contacted the Syrian relatives of Al-Zamili's wife to facilitate the ongoing probe and ensure full access to local information. — وزارة الخارجية العراقية (@Iraqimofa) April 25, 2025 Earlier, Iraqi media reported that Al-Zamili had traveled to Syria to visit his Syrian spouse when he was allegedly abducted and murdered by unidentified individuals. His body has since been returned to Iraq and buried in Najaf. News of the killing triggered widespread anger across Iraqi social media platforms, with users demanding justice and calling for a transparent and thorough investigation.
