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Iraq Elects ex-Anbar Governor Parliament Speaker

Iraq's parliament has elected speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, former governor of the western province of Anbar, marking the first step towards forming the new government four months after national elections.

Iraq's Al-Abadi Hints He Will Not Run for Premiership

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Thursday said he had no desire to run for the post of prime minister for a second term.

Iran Rejects US Claims over Basra Protests as ‘Provocative, Irresponsible’

Iran has rejected as “provocative and irresponsible” US accusations regarding the recent unrest in the Iraqi city of Basra, saying Washington cannot cover up its involvement in fomenting tension in Iraq by blaming others.

Iran, Iraq Need to Sign Mou on Observing Moharram Rituals

Head of Arba'een Central Headquarters pointed to Arba'eean Memorandum of Understanding between the Iranian and Iraqi Interior ministers, and emphasized on the efforts of the 13 Committees of headquarters to properly implement its provisions.

Iraqi Security Foil Suicide Bomb Attack Against Shia Rituals Sites

Iraqi security forces thwarted on Tuesday a suicide bomb attack that was planned to hit several Shia rituals facilities in the Shia-dominated district of al-Dujail in Salahuddin, a security source was quoted as saying.

Iraqi Armenians Thanks Gen. Soleimani: Iranian Jewish MP

Siamak Moreh Sedgh, representative of Persian Jews, told the media on Monday that the religious minorities of the region are grateful to IRGC and especially Gen. Soleimani for protecting them against ISIL terrorists.

Iraq’s Hashd Al-Shaabi Blames US for Basra Chaos

A senior member of Hashd al-Shaabi, one of the country’s official branches of armed forces, pointed the finger at the US consulate in Basra for the recent violent unrest in the city during which rioters torched several buildings, including the Iranian consulate.

Iraq's Top Two Parliament Groups Urge PM to Resign

The two leading groups in Iraq's parliament Saturday called on Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to resign, after lawmakers held an emergency meeting on unrest shaking the country's south.

Anti-Iranian Terror Group Bases Come Under Attack

Kurdish media report that the bases of anti-Iranian armed terror group have come under attack in Iraq, during which dozens of their militias have been killed or injured.

Riyadh, Tel Aviv Arranged Assail on Iran's Consulate: US Analyst

A former US army psychological warfare officer said a recent attack on Iran’s consulate in the city of Basra in Iraq is an attempt to cause a rift between Iran and Iraq, adding that it was most likely carried out by provocateurs paid by mercenary agents from Riyadh and Tel Aviv.

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