Iraqi parliament
Legislative body of Iraq
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Iraqi MP Karim Aliwi criticized the Iraqi government's decision to impose border restrictions with Iran, stating that it undermines Iraq's national interests and sovereignty. This…
Iraqi Parliament Approves Cabinet Appointments Including Iran-Backed Militia Members
The Iraqi parliament has approved most of the remaining cabinet appointments, which include figures affiliated with Iran-backed militias. This development involves key political factions in…
Iraq Parliament's New Decision Regarding the Closure of the Shib (Chazabeh) Crossing
Protests against the closure of the Chazabeh crossing are escalating, prompting the Iraqi Parliament to form a committee to investigate the issue. This situation involves…
Iraqi Parliament Warns About Continued U.S. Control Over Its Airspace
The Iraqi Parliament's Security and Defense Commission has issued a warning regarding the persistent U.S. dominance over Iraq's airspace. This situation involves the Iraqi government…
Iran Parliament Approves Akhlaghi as New Defense Minister
The Iranian parliament has approved the appointment of Akhlaghi as the new defense minister. This decision is significant as it reflects the current political dynamics…
Iran Appoints Mehrdad Akhlaqi as Defence Minister Amid Rising US Tensions
Iran's parliament has approved Mehrdad Akhlaqi as the new defence minister, concluding a period of interim leadership. This decision comes amid heightened tensions with the…
Iraq Parliament Approves Al-Zaidi's Cabinet Amid Economic Concerns
Iraq's parliament has approved key minister appointments for Prime Minister al-Zaidi's cabinet after a five-month delay. This development involves the Iraqi government and its parliament,…
Iraq's Cabinet Completed
The Iraqi Parliament has finalized the cabinet by voting on the proposed ministers, which includes the appointment of remaining ministers in various ministries. This development…
Will the Iraqi Parliament Determine the Fate of Al-Zaydi's Cabinet Tomorrow?
The Iraqi Parliament is set to meet to finalize the cabinet and appoint deputy prime ministers after a prolonged delay of over five months due…
Meeting of a Delegation of Iraqi Parliament Representatives with the Iranian Ambassador in Baghdad
A delegation from the Iraqi parliament engaged in discussions with the Iranian ambassador in Baghdad. This meeting highlights ongoing diplomatic relations between Iraq and Iran,…
Amir al-Hakim's Call for the Approval of the Popular Mobilization Law in the Iraqi Parliament
Seyyed Ammar al-Hakim has urged the Iraqi parliament to approve the draft law for the Popular Mobilization Forces, viewing it as essential for the organization's…
Iraqi MP: Iranian Flight Bans Hinder Economic Recovery in Iraq
The vice speaker of the Iraqi Parliament has stated that the bans on Iranian flights are hindering Iraq's economic recovery and negatively impacting its business…
Iraqi Resistance Group Calls for Rejection of U.S. Siege on Iran
The Secretary-General of the Iraqi Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada resistance group has called on the Iraqi government and parliament to reject the 'unjust siege' imposed on…
Iraqi Representative: Ban on Iranian Flights Threatens Our Revenue Sources
The First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament has warned that the prohibition of Iranian flights poses a risk to Iraq's revenue and could result…
Iraqi Resistance Group Calls for Rejection of U.S. Pressure on Iran
The Secretary-General of the Iraqi Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada Resistance Group has urged the Iraqi government and parliament to reject the siege on Iran and resist…
Abu Alaa al-Walai: Iraq Should Not Be Part of the Siege on Iran
Abu Alaa al-Walai, a leader of an Iraqi militia, has criticized the siege on Iran and called on Iraqi lawmakers to resist U.S. pressure. This…
Iran's Parliament Approves New Penalties for Strait of Hormuz Transit Violations
Iran's Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has approved new penalties for vessels that violate transit regulations in the Strait of Hormuz. This move…
Iran Parliament Speaker Declares Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz
The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Iran's conditions are fulfilled. This statement underscores Iran's…
Iraqi MP Confirms US Forces Will Withdraw by September 30
An Iraqi MP announced that US forces are set to withdraw from Iraq by September 30, indicating that Baghdad no longer requires foreign military presence.…
Visual Confrontation Between the Speakers of the Parliaments of Iran and Iraq Over the Name of the Persian Gulf
A photo of Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, showing a modified map of the Persian Gulf, has drawn reactions, likely in response to a previous…