On January 8, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Israel to withdraw its troops from Syrian territories it occupied following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. During a press conference in Tehran with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, Pezeshkian condemned Israel’s…
The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the construction of the Basra-Khaditha oil pipeline, as announced by the Prime Minister’s office. The project is expected to cost approximately 5.97 trillion Iraqi dinars, equivalent to about 4.56 billion dollars. Source
A German federal prosecutor has charged an Iraqi couple arrested in Bavaria with enslaving two Yazidi girls in Iraq and Syria. They face allegations of terrorism, severe violence against minors, genocide, and war crimes. The couple, identified as members of…
Eighteen years ago today, Saddam Hussein, the former president of Iraq, was executed by hanging after being convicted of crimes against humanity by the Iraqi Supreme Court. The event shocked the world, marking the end of the reign of a…
Iraqi authorities have uncovered the remains of approximately 100 Kurdish women and children from a mass grave in the southern region, believed to be victims of Saddam Hussein’s regime during the 1980s. The grave was located near Tal al-Shaikhia, with…
Iraqi authorities have initiated the exhumation of remains from a mass grave containing approximately 100 Kurdish women and children believed to be victims of former dictator Saddam Hussein’s regime in the 1980s. The grave was located near Tal al-Shaikhiya in…
Lebanon has officially expressed a desire to improve its relations with Syria, marking its first communication to the new authority in Damascus. Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib conveyed this message during a call with his Syrian counterpart, Assaad Hassan…
The Christian population in the Middle East continues to decline due to ongoing wars, economic hardships, and lack of societal participation. Experts highlight the dramatic drop in numbers over the past decades, with over 80% of Syrian Christians having fled…
During a visit to Iraq, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto emphasized the importance of preventing the resurgence of Daesh and its potential threats to Iraq and the broader region. He met with Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Mohammed Al-Abbasi to discuss…
Researchers have successfully captured the first-ever images of a female Persian leopard in Iraq, marking a significant milestone for wildlife conservation efforts in the region. The rare sighting provides valuable insights into the species’ behavior and habitat, highlighting the importance…
The Iraqi military has announced plans to repatriate approximately 2,000 Syrian soldiers who fled the regime of Bashar al-Assad and crossed into Iraq. The deputy commander of Iraqi joint operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, confirmed that these soldiers deserted with…
In his upcoming autobiography, Pope Francis details a thwarted assassination attempt during his historic visit to Iraq in March 2021. British intelligence alerted Iraqi police to a threat involving two suicide bombers targeting the Pope’s event. The attackers were intercepted…
