Iraqi Crisis
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Unrests in Iraq, ‘overt, covert’ objectives of ‘realizing’ a narration
TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – As Iraqi government has revealed the review of recent protests in this country, some movements are seeking to take advantage of popular protests for their benefit.
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By: Ramin Hosein Abadian
US faking insecurity in Iraq: New strategy to push Baghdad into compliance
TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Apparently, US government is not going to end its suspicious and hostile actions in Iraq anytime soon. These activities have been rapidly increasing over the last five months, intensifying pressure on Iraq into yielding to the White House demands.
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Iraqi paramilitary forces allege ISIL responsibility in Pilgrim bus attack
BEIRUT, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The Iraqi paramilitary Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) cast the blame for the recent attack on a pilgrim bus south of the central Iraqi city of Balad on the ISIL terror group.
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The many challenges of assisting those affected by war
TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Katrina Ritz, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Iraq, describes the situation on the ground in Iraq “stable” but in need of much assistance.
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Exhibition of documents showcasing FM role during Sacred Defense time
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The opening ceremony of the exhibition of documents showcasing the role of Iranian foreign ministry during the Sacred Defense time was held on Tuesday, in the presence of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
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Quadrilateral coalition effective in fall of ISIL in Iraq: defense min.
TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support said on Thursday that the Quadrilateral coalition of Iran, Iraq, Russia, and Syria was very effective in eradicating ISIL in Iraq.
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Iranian defense min. meets with PMU’s chief
TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support met with PMU’s Chief Abu Mahdi al-Mohandis, on Thursday in Baghdad.
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Fake anti-terror advocates supported terrorists
TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support, condemned the hypocrisy of those countries which claimed to be fighting ISIL but supported the terrorists in Iraq.
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Saudi crown prince trapped in illusion of power: Hatami
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, who visited Moscow to attend an international security conference, told the local media in an interview that Saudi crown prince is acting like Saddam, George W. Bush Jr., and others who felt powerful.
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Iran FM condoles KRG PM Barzani on loss of his twin brother
TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Mohammad Javad Zarif has sent a message of condolences to KRG Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani condoling him on the death of his twin brother Dilovan Barzani.
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By: Mohamad Ghaderi
Goals of bin Salman's visit to UK: blood-colored agreement
TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The recent visit of Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman to the UK has attracted the attention of the various circles as Salman signed a preliminary deal to buy 48 Typhoon fighter jets from the UK.
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Zarif, Red Cross chief discuss humanitarian crises in Syria, Yemen
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – During a meeting on Sunday in Tehran, Peter Maurer ICRC’s President and Mohammad Javad Zarif Iranian Minister of Foreign affairs called for an immediate halt to war in Yemen.
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Iraqi interior min. hails Iran’s role in aiding Iraq
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iraqi Interior Minister Qasim al-Araji says that Iraq is indebted to Iran for all the supports Iran has offered during the war against terrorism and the ISIL terrorist group.
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Iranian pres., parl. speaker laud Maj. Gen. Suleymani’s efforts
TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani sent two separate messages to an event in Tehran hailing the selfless efforts of Major General Qassem Soleimani, the Commander of IRGC Quds Force in the war against ISIL in Iraq and Syria.
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Amir-Abdollahian lauds Iraqi Shia, Sunni nomads’ role in war on ISIL
TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Meeting with the chiefs of Sunni nomad tribes of Iraq, Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian praised Iraqi nomads for their stance against ISIL in the war on terror in Iraq.
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Iran’s missile program irrelevant to foreigners: Velayati
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – On the sidelines of his meeting with EP’s Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee David McAllister, Mr. Velayati dismissed any compromise over Iran’s missile program.
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Zarif says Iraq can connect KICRI participants
TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zartif addressed the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq (KICRI) and called for cooperation of all countries within the opportunity created in Iraq.
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By: Majid Asgaripour
Zarif at Kuwait Intl. Conf. on Reconstruction of Iraq
KUWAIT CITY, Feb. 14 (MNA) – The three-day conference on reconstruction of Iraq is currently underway in Kuwait with participation of some 50 donor countries including Iran and around 2,000 organizations, aimed at collecting financial contributions for the reconstruction process in the war-torn Iraq. Iran's FM Zarif delivered a speech at the event on Wednesday.
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FM Zarif says Iran committed to Iraq progress, stability
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Upon his arrival at Kuwait City to attend the Kuwait International Conference for Reconstruction of Iraq, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif answered the questions posed by the media.
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Zarif leaves Tehran for Kuwait to join Iraq reconstruction conference
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – At the head of a politico-economic delegation, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left Tehran for Kuwait to join the conference on reconstruction of Iraq.
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Support for Resistance in Syria to continue: Velayati
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Leader’s Aide on International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati asserted on Monday that the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue backing Syrian government in the face of terrorists and aggressors.
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Rouhani addresses Feb. 11 rallies demonstrators:
US plots to meddle in Iran domestic affairs foiled
TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani says that Iranians have been witnessing the defeats of US in the last year as the Americans intended to meddle in domestic affairs of Iran but their plots were foiled.
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Nobakht rejects rumors of $16bn regional aid costs
TEHRAN, Feb. 6 (MNA) – Cabinet Spokesman Nobakht dismissed foreign media rumors that the costs of Iran’s regional aids in Syria, Iraq and Yemen amount to $16 billion, saying the actual figures have been specified in the budget.
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RSII coalition holds periodic meeting in Baghdad
TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The periodic meeting of the campaign against financial support of terrorist groups within the framework of quadrilateral cooperation among Iran, Russia, Iraq and Syria was held in Baghdad.
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FM Zarif receives UN special envoy to Iraq
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the UN special representative for Iraq, Ján Kubiš, on Sunday, in Tehran.
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Zarif slams US, KSA for arming ISIL, boasts Iran’s support for Iraq, Syria
TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif posted a tweet on Thursday saying that propaganda will not change the facts that Iran fought ISIL and US and KSA supported the terrorist group.
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US-led coalition kills about 6k Syrian,Iraqi civilians in 2017
LONDON, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The strikes of US-led international coalition killed as many as 6,000 civilians in Syria and Iraq in 2017, more than three times the number of victims in the year before, according to Airwars organization.
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Iran, Iraq’s 2nd top trade partner
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iraj Masjedi, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Iraq, said that Iran should play a unique role in reconstruction of post-crisis Iraq.
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FM Zarif calls for EU’s practical measures for JCPOA
TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif received former Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema in Tehran on Monday.
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Iraqi defense official:
Regional coop., not foreign intervention, can resolve ME issues
TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – General Secretary of Iraq Defense Ministry said Monday that the current issues in the Middle East can only be settled through regional cooperation, not by foreign intervention.