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Sadr to not sit idly if Coordination Framework form government, says his proxy
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr will not sit idly if his Shiite rival blocs form the…
Iraqi FM and Iranian President discuss Baghdad’s political situation, Tehran and Riyadh ties
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussien met President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ibrahim Raisi,…
Russian, Chinese ambassadors bid congratulation to Bafel Talabani on being elected as PUK President
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — High-ranking Russian and Chinese diplomats in Iraq on Tuesday congratulated Bafel Jalal Talabani on being…
Iraqi government to investigate killing of protesters in Baghdad
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The killing of the protesters will be investigated, said caretaker Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa…
Political crisis is yet to be over: Iraqi President
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi President Barham Salih in a televised speech on Tuesday addressed the people and said…
Pro-Sadr protesters vacate Baghdad’s Green Zone
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — pro-Sadr supporters of Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have begun to withdraw from the Iraqi…
“I apologize to people of Iraq” Shia Cleric Muqtada al-Sadr says
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr apologized to the people of Iraq on Tuesday and gave…
Turkey, Iran, and Kuwait issue travel warning for citizens who wish to visit Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Turkey, Iran, and Kuwait issued a travel warning for citizens wishing to visit Iraq, and…
White House urges for ‘dialogue’ after ‘disturbing’ unrest in Baghdad
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The White House urged for “dialogue” to cease Iraq’s violent unrest after deadly clashes erupted…
PUK President stresses protection of protesters amid Baghdad’s violent clashes
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Jalal Talabani released a statement on…
Prime Minister Kadhimi urges Sadr to withdraw protesters in Green Zone
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Caretaker Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi urged help from Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to withdraw the…
Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announces permanent retirement from political life
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Powerful Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr announced permanent retirement from political life, according to a…