Iraq

Iraqi security forces conduct intelligence operation in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Iraq’s security forces have carried out a rare special operation inside Syrian territory, arresting two key suspects linked to the transfer of weapons and terrorist elements toward Iraq, a senior Iraqi security official said.

Deputy Military Commander of the al-Nujaba Movement:

We don't fear threats, assassinations

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – In a statement, Abdul-Qadir al-Karbala’i once again reiterated the firm position of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq that it will not hand over its weapons.

Iraq destroys two ISIL hideouts in Anbar province

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iraq’s Joint Operations Command announced that the country’s F-16 fighter jets destroyed two ISIL hideouts north of Rawah in Anbar province during a successful security operation.

Iraq detains six terrorists in 3 provinces

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iraqi counterterrorism forces arrested 6 terrorists in coordinated operations across Baghdad, Kirkuk, and Nineveh provinces, officials said.

UN chief arrives in Iraq to mark end of UNAMI

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Baghdad on Saturday to mark the end of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

Iraq removes Hezbollah, Ansarullah from asset-freeze list

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iraq has officially removed the resistance groups Lebanon's Hezbollah and Yemen's Ansarullah from an asset-freeze list.

Iraqi PM says;

No decision made on blacklisting Hezbollah, Ansarallah

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani rejected reports claiming that Hezbollah and Yemen’s Ansarallah had been designated as terrorist organizations in Iraq.

Resistance leader warns against US, Israel crimes

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Shaykh Akram al-Kaabi, secretary-general of the al-Nujaba Islamic Resistance Movement, has strongly warned against the continuation of the American and Israeli crimes in the region.

Informed source rejects IRGC missile operation in Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – An informed source has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in some media outlets alleging that the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles toward Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

Deadly gunfire leaves casualties in northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – A civilian was killed, and two others were injured in a shooting in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, according to regional authorities.

Iran defeats Iraq in FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifications

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iranian men's basketball team defeated the team of Iran in its first match in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.

Mehr exclusive:

News on flights over Iraq part of psychological warfare

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Mehr follow-ups on the news of dubious flights over Iraq in early hours of Wednesday said that the incident was not an operation but it was just part of psychological warfare.

Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement official meets Iran FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The Deputy head of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement held a meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran.

Iraq's commission announces final Parl. elections results

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission has announced the final results for the Council of Representatives election, which included special voting on November 9th and the general vote on November 11th.

Polls in Iraq closed at 6 pm local time

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Ballot boxes closed Tuesday evening in Iraq’s parliamentary elections.

Iraqis voting in elections to shape political future

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iraqi people have begun casting their votes to elect a new parliament that will define the country’s political direction for the next four years.

Iraq kicks off parliamentary elections

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Polling centers across Iraq opened their doors to voters on Tuesday morning for the country's parliamentary elections

Army official says;

Iran strengthening military capabilities in all domains

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army for Coordination Affairs said that the country is constantly strengthening military capabilities in all domains, stressing that it remains a permanent strategic directive.

Iraqi security forces begin special voting in parl. elections

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Iraqi security and military personnel, including the Popular Mobilization Forces and Peshmerga, begin special voting in the 2025 parliamentary elections.

Iraqi president urges high voter turnout at parl. votes

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid on Saturday called for broad participation in Tuesday’s parliamentary elections.

We will not allow Iraq’s stability to be undermined: Hakim

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iraqi National Wisdom Movement leader Ammar al-Hakim reiterated his vision for a powerful Iraq with robust institutions and a respected military.

Iraqi PMU member killed in blast in Baghdad, 2 wounded

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – One of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF or Hashd Shaabi) members was martyred after a bomb remained from the ISIL terrorist group was detonated in Baghdad on Tuesday, while two others were injured.