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August 2022 - Iraq Special Weapons News
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- Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' statement on latest developments in Iraq ISNA 31 Aug 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran is pleased that calm has returned to Iraq, and prays for divine forgiveness for those who lost their lives and for quick recovery for those who were wounded in the recent events, and praises the patience, wisdom, and prudence of Iraq's government and nation and all legal organizations in weathering a great sedition, Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
- Joint Statement on Syria US Dept. of State 31 Aug 2022 -- Representatives of the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States met August 30-31 at the envoy level in Geneva to discuss the crisis in Syria.
- Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq leader calls for quick formation of Iraqi government following unrest Press TV 31 Aug 2022 -- The leader of Iraq's Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq resistance group has called for the quick formation of a new government aimed at ending a political stalemate and leadership vacuum underway in the Arab country since legislative elections in October last year.
- Readout of President Biden's Call with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi of Iraq The White House 31 Aug 2022
- Iraq's PM threatens to quit if political stalemate drags on Press TV 31 Aug 2022 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has threatened to step down if the country remained inside the political imbroglio that has left the country incapable of forming a new government since last October's parliamentary elections.
- Iran wants a stable, secure, powerful Iraq: MFA IRNA 31 Aug 2022 -- The only way out of the current crisis in Iraq is through a political approach, Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement released on Tuesday, adding that Tehran wants a stable, secure, and powerful Iraq.
- Iran hails Iraqis' tactfulness, says always rooting for a stable, powerful Iraq Press TV 31 Aug 2022 -- As the political turmoil in Iraq subsides, Iran says it wants the neighboring Arab country to be stable and powerful, lauding the wisdom shown by all sides in overcoming the "great sedition."
- Iran FM: Iraq's internal issues must be resolved within legal framework IRNA 30 Aug 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Monday that tranquility and national unity should be preserved in Iraq, and that internal issues must be resolved within legal framework and without undermining the authority of the government.
- Iran FM stresses on importance of Iraq's stability, calm, national unity ISNA 30 Aug 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, in a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, exchanged viewpoints on the latest situation of bilateral ties, regional and international developments.
- We support political solution to ongoing stalemate: Iraq's PMU chief Press TV 30 Aug 2022 -- The chairman of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), known in Arabic as Hashd al-Sha'abi, says the anti-terror group supports a political solution to the crisis in the Arab country.
- Peace Returns to Baghdad after Cleric's Supporters Leave Green Zone VOA 30 Aug 2022 -- Thousands of supporters of Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr marched out of Baghdad's Green Zone Tuesday afternoon after he demanded that they conduct a "peaceful revolution," and said they had one hour to leave.
- Iraqi protesters withdraw from Baghdad's Green Zone after Sadr's call to end violence Press TV 30 Aug 2022 -- Iraqi protesters have withdrawn from the high-security Green Zone in the capital, Baghdad, after the country's prominent Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on his followers to end the violence within an hour.
- Iraqi Cleric Calls on Supporters to End Protests After Deadly Violence VOA 30 Aug 2022 -- Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr called on his supporters to end their protests and leave Baghdad's Green Zone on Tuesday after nearly two days of clashes with rival Shi'ite groups and Iraqi security forces left at least 22 people dead.
- Iraqi President Sees Snap Parliamentary Elections as Way Out of Crisis Sputnik 30 Aug 2022 -- Holding early parliamentary elections will be a way out of the political crisis in Iraq, President Barham Salih said in a televised address to the nation.
- Iran FM: Iraq's internal issues must be resolved within legal framework IRNA 30 Aug 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Monday that tranquility and national unity should be preserved in Iraq, and that internal issues must be resolved within legal framework and without undermining the authority of the government.
- Iraq, Kuwait and U.S. Conduct Joint Patrol in Arabian Gulf US Navy 28 Aug 2022 -- Maritime forces from Iraq, Kuwait and the United States conducted a joint patrol, Aug. 25, in the Arabian Gulf.
- Iran FM: Iraq's problem must be solved through legal channels and respect for govt.'s sovereignty Press TV 29 Aug 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister has emphasized the need for preserving the national unity of Iraq, saying the country's problems must be solved through legal channels.
- Iran closes border with Iraq amid unrest IRNA 29 Aug 2022 -- Iran on Monday closed its border with Iraq amid political unrest in the Arab country.
- Iraq: Statement by the Spokesperson on the storming of government institutions by protestors affiliated with Moqtada al-Sadr European External Action Service (EEAS) 29 Aug 2022 -- Following todays's clashes and escalation in Baghdad, the EU calls on all parties to exercise utmost restraint and to remain calm. It is critical for all actors to avoid any actions that could lead to further violence.
- Senior cleric Sadr withdraws from Iraq's politics as country's political stalemate worsens Press TV 29 Aug 2022 -- Prominent Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has announced that he is quitting political life and closing his political offices amid a deepening political stalemate that has left the country without a new government since last October's parliamentary elections.
- Muqtada al-Sadr says has stepped out of political scene IRNA 29 Aug 2022 -- Muqtada al-Sadr, the leader of Iraq's Sadrist movement, in a statement on Monday, announced his abandonment of the country's political scene.
- 'Very survival' of Iraqi State at risk, UN mission warns, as UN chief calls for calm and restraint UN News 29 Aug 2022 -- The UN chief on Monday issued a call for "calm and restraint" in the Iraqi capital Baghdad following a day of reportedly violent protests in and around the national parliament building, in the wake of the announcement from political leader and cleric Muqtada al-Sadr that he was leaving politics.
- No: 273, 29 August 2022, Press Release Regarding the Developments in Iraq Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Aug 2022 -- The ongoing developments in Baghdad have taken a dangerous turn in terms of the stability, unity and security of the country.
- At Least 12 People Killed As Sadr Supporters, Pro-Iran Group, Security Forces Clash In Baghdad RFE/RL 29 Aug 2022 -- At least 12 people have been shot dead in Baghdad's Green Zone after hundreds of supporters of influential Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed government buildings amid soaring tensions with rival Iran-backed Shi'ite groups.
- Five Killed in Iraq Clashes After Powerful Cleric Quits Politics VOA 29 Aug 2022 -- Five people were killed in Iraq's capital Monday after a powerful Shiite Muslim cleric announced he would resign from politics, leading to clashes between his followers and those of rival political groups.
- Joint Statement on the Contribution of Cooperative Threat Reduction Partnerships to Global Health Security US Dept. of State 29 Aug 2022 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Armenia, Georgia, Iraq, Jordan, Liberia, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and Ukraine.
- US Base in Syria Near Iraqi Border Hit by Rocket Fire, Iraqi Security Source Says Sputnik 24 Aug 2022 -- The attack came less than 24 hours after President Joe Biden signed off on airstrikes against suspected 'Iranian-backed' forces operating in eastern Syria. Earlier in the day on Wednesday, a State Department spokesman warned that Washington would be prepared "to take action once again if it's necessary to advance our self-defense."
- Iraq: Statement by the Spokesperson on the latest developments European External Action Service (EEAS) 24 Aug 2022 -- The obstruction of the work of crucial state institutions in Iraq, caused by continued protests in Baghdad, is a matter of concern.
- Iraq's main political currents should agree on way out of existing political issues through dialogue: Iran ISNA 23 Aug 2022 -- Referring to the moves of the Iraqi government to improve the political climate of the region, Iranian President emphasised the need to implement the agreements made in this field and welcomed the acceleration of interactive measures following the implementation of the agreements.
- Sadr's supporters launch sit-in outside Iraq's top judicial body Press TV 23 Aug 2022 -- Supporters of prominent Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr have launched a sit-in outside the country's highest judicial body, weeks after they breached Baghdad's heavily fortified "Green Zone" and occupied the legislature.
- No response from parties to dialog proposal, 'Wait for our next move', Iraq's Sadr warns Press TV 20 Aug 2022 -- Prominent Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr says he has submitted a proposal to the United Nations to hold a public debate with all political factions in Iraq, as the country's political crisis continues to deepen.
- Rockets target military base housing Turkish forces in northern Iraq Press TV 15 Aug 2022 -- A number of rockets have reportedly targeted a military base in Iraq's northern province of Nineveh, which houses Turkish forces involved in ongoing military operations against purported positions of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
- Iraq's top court reject's Sadr's ultimatum, says it does not have authority to dissolve parliament Press TV 14 Aug 2022 -- Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) says it lacks sufficient authority to dissolve the country's parliament, urging all parties to refrain from getting the judiciary involved in political rivalries.
- Iraq political crisis: Sadr gives one-week ultimatum to judiciary to dissolve parliament Press TV 10 Aug 2022 -- Prominent Iraqi cleric and seasoned politician Muqtada al-Sadr has given the country's apex court a one-week ultimatum to dissolve the parliament amid a deepening post-election political crisis gripping the country.
- ILO calls for adequate workers conditions during extreme heat in Iraq UN News 08 Aug 2022 -- The UN labour agency, ILO, says it is becoming increasingly concerned about working conditions in Iraq, where temperatures have soared to 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks.
- Sadr urges supporters to continue sit-in in Iraqi parliament Press TV 04 Aug 2022 -- Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada Sadr has called on his supporters to continue a sit-in inside the parliament until his demands are met, days after they breached Baghdad's heavily fortified "green zone" and occupied the country's legislature.
- UN renews commitment to Yazidi community eight years after ISIL onslaught UN News 03 Aug 2022 -- Every effort must be made to support the Yazidi community in Iraq, the United Nations said on Wednesday, marking eight years since the extremist group ISIL launched a brutal assault on the religious minority.
- UN calls on Iraqi factions to find 'urgent solutions' to protracted political crisis Press TV 03 Aug 2022 -- The United Nations has called on different political factions in Iraq to set aside their differences and look for "urgent solutions" to the Arab country's protracted political crisis.
- Turkish warplanes continue to bombard northern Iraq despite global outcry Press TV 03 Aug 2022 -- Turkish warplanes again launched an aerial attack on an area in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, a fortnight after artillery bombardment against a tourist resort in the same district caused multiple casualties.
- No: 243, 1 August 2022, Press Release Regarding the Developments in Iraq's Capital Baghdad Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Aug 2022
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