Protesters attempt to storm Danish embassy in Iraq over Quran burning
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi protesters gathered at Tahrir Square in Baghdad on early Saturday to denounce the burning…
Iraq assures foreign diplomatic missions of their security
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Iraqi government sought to reassure diplomatic missions in the country of their security on Saturday,…
Iraq officially cuts diplomatic relations with Sweden
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq on Thursday officially cut diplomatic relations with Sweden after the Swedish authorities gave the…
Court sentences journalist Sherwan Sherwani to four years in jail
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Journalist Sherwan Sherwani was sentenced to an additional four years in jail following a verdict…
Swedish embassy in Baghdad stormed, set alight over Koran burning plans
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Hundreds of protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in central Baghdad early on Thursday, scaling its walls…
18 years pass since grand opening of Sulaimani International Airport
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Today marks the 18th anniversary of opening the milestone project of Sulaimani International Airport, a turning…
Iraq summons US ambassador over remarks about Christian leader
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraq’s president said late on Wednesday he would summon the United States ambassador to Baghdad over…
Kurdistan President affirms continuation of efforts to unify Peshmerga – statement
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Wednesday discussed reforms within the Peshmerga Ministry with the commander…
US bans 14 Iraqi banks in crackdown on Iran dollar trade – WSJ
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States has barred 14 Iraqi banks from conducting dollar transactions, the Wall Street Journal…
Iraqi Prime Minister, French armed forces Minister stress strengthening security cooperation – statement
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and France’s Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu on…
Deputy Chief of Mission confirms US’s commitment to supporting Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday confirmed his country’s commitment…
Kurdistan Security Service announces arrest of dozen foreigners
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Region Security Service (Asayish) on Tuesday announced the arrest of dozen foreigners for…