Iraqi Crisis

Iraqi army launches anti-ISIL operation in Al Anbar province

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iraqi army launched a large-scale military operation against ISIL terrorist elements in Al Anbar province.

Iraqi army launches anti-ISIL operation in Kirkuk Province

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iraqi sources announced that the army has launched an airstrike against ISIL positions in Kirkuk province.

ISIL, foreign interference major challenges for Iraq

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart, French President Emmanuel Macron said that that ISIL and foreign interference are two major challenges for Iraq.

MP warns about relocation of ISIL terrorists to Iraq

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – A senior member of the Iraqi parliament’s security and defense commission has warned about the growing number of ISIL terrorists entering the Iraqi soil by the help of foreign troops.

Pentagon deploying extra troops to Baghdad after attack by protesters

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – US Defense Secretary Mark Esper has said that the United States is sending additional troops to Baghdad to provide security for the American embassy there following an attack by protesters.

Iraqi president meets political blocs to replace outgoing PM

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The Iraqi President Barham Salih met and held talks with Iraqi political leaders on Wednesday to choose a new prime minister to form a new government.

US creator of corruption, provoker of unrests in Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Following the Iraq crisis in recent weeks, Al-Nujaba Islamic Resistance declared in a statement that the US is the creator of corruption and provoker of unrest in Iraq.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.