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March 2023 - Iraq Special Weapons News
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- US Senate Passes Bill to Repeal 1991, 2002 Iraq War Authorizations Sputnik 29 Mar 2023 -- The US Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq, sending the bill to the House of Representatives before final approval by US President Joe Biden.
- Iraqi Militia Claims Responsibility for Attack on US Syria Base Which Sparked Deadly Strikes Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- US forces in Syria were hit in back-to-back drone and rocket attacks on Thursday and Friday, with the strikes killing a contractor and injuring up to six US service members. The first attack prompted US retaliatory strikes against so-called 'Iran-backed facilities' which turned out to be a rural development center and grain building.
- Iraqi group claims responsibility for US base attack in Syria Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- An Iraqi group has taken responsibility for a recent drone attack targeting a US-occupied base in northeastern Syria, which resulted in the death of an American contractor and injuries to at least five troops.
- Fourth Anniversary of the Global Coalition's Territorial Defeat of Daesh/ISIS in Syria and Iraq US Dept. of State 23 Mar 2023 -- Four years ago, the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS and its local partners liberated the final stretch of territory controlled by Daesh/ISIS in Baghuz, Syria, a major milestone in the ongoing effort to ensure the terrorist group's lasting defeat.
- Iraq: EU press statement after the Cooperation Council European External Action Service (EEAS) 20 Mar 2023 -- The third meeting of the Cooperation Council of the European Union and Iraq took place in Brussels on Sunday. The meeting was an important occasion for the parties to reiterate the great importance of their close partnership and agreed to enhance further cooperation.
- Secretary General welcomes Foreign Minister of Iraq to NATO NATO 20 Mar 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein to NATO Headquarters on Monday (20 March 2023).
- Iraq: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell before the EU-Iraq Cooperation Council European External Action Service (EEAS) 19 Mar 2023
- Shamkhani: Iran-Iraq strategic cooperation guarantees regional security, progress Press TV 19 Mar 2023 -- The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the strategic cooperation between Iran and Iraq guarantees regional security and progress in West Asia.
- Iran, Iraq negotiate on fortifying of borders security IRNA 14 Mar 2023 -- Commander of Iraqi Border guards announced on Tuesday, March 14, in coordination with Iranian Border Guards shared border security is increased to prevent both smuggling and illegal penetration of people.
- Iran, Iraq agree to speed up construction of key rail line Press TV 14 Mar 2023 -- Iran and Iraq have agreed to speed up construction of the Shalamcheh-Basra railway and the restart of the Tehran-Karbala combined train, CEO of Iran's railway company Miad Salehi says.
- Iran appreciates Baghdad's role in diplomatic deal with Saudi Arabia IRNA 13 Mar 2023 -- Iran's Ambassador to Iraq Mohammad-Kazem Al-e Sadeq has appreciated Baghdad's role in talks that led to an agreement last week on the resumption of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia after seven years.
- US Senate committee votes to end authorization for war on Iraq Press TV 10 Mar 2023 -- The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has voted to advance a bill that seeks to repeal two authorizations for past US invasions of Iraq, preparing the ground for a possible vote in full Senate before the 20th anniversary of the last invasion.
- During Middle East Tour, Austin Talks Daesh, Partnership With Iraqi Leaders DoD News 08 Mar 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited Iraq yesterday for meetings with leaders in Baghdad and Irbil as part of a multiday trip through the Middle East to reaffirm U.S. commitments in the region.
- U.S. defense secretary arrives in Iraq unannounced for anti-IS discussion People's Daily 08 Mar 2023 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived unannounced in Baghdad on Tuesday to discuss the fight against the extremist Islamic State (IS) militant group and expand the partnership with Iraq.
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and Commander in Chief of the Peshmerga Forces Nechirvan Barzani DoD 07 Mar 2023
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani of Iraq DoD 07 Mar 2023
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Addresses Media in Erbil, Iraq, on March 7, 2023 DoD 07 Mar 2023
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Addresses Media in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 7, 2023 DoD 07 Mar 2023
- US Defense Chief Makes Unannounced Iraq Visit VOA 07 Mar 2023 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday during an unannounced visit to Iraq that U.S. forces operating in the country are focused on supporting Iraqi forces and defeating the Islamic State group, while highlighting the need for security to carry out that mission.
- Pentagon chief vows to continue US military presence in Iraq Press TV 07 Mar 2023 -- The Pentagon chief on Tuesday made an unannounced visit to Iraq where he announced Washington's intent to maintain the military presence that began with the US invasion in 2003 and continued for the 20 years since, leaving hundreds of thousands of people dead.
- Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al Said The White House 07 Mar 2023
- Between opportunities and challenges: Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travels to Iraq Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 Mar 2023 -- Nowhere in the Middle East do dangers and opportunities collide as they do in Iraq. On the one hand, there is the fight against terrorism, tensions between Shiites and Sunnis, the climate crisis. On the other, a cultural diversity, the cradle of civilisation, a young population and democracy.
- Statement by Foreign Minister Baerbock on her arrival in Baghdad Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 Mar 2023
- US Lawmakers One Step Closer to Formally Ending US Wars in Iraq VOA 06 Mar 2023 -- U.S. lawmakers will take an important step towards repealing a decades-old authorization of presidential war powers this week, as an effort to reassert Congress' authority appears to have growing support.
- February 2023 Month in Review: The Defeat ISIS Mission in Iraq and Syria CENTCOM 03 Mar 2023 -- During the month of February 2023, U.S. Central Command, along with coalition and other partners, conducted a total of 48 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 22 ISIS operatives killed and 25 detained.
- Iraq: Repatriations from notorious Syria camp 'an example for the world' UN News 02 Mar 2023 -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday praised Iraq for repatriating its citizens from camps in northeast Syria holding people suspected of having ties to ISIL extremists, urging other governments "to take responsibility and to act".
- Secretary-General's remarks to press outside Jeddah Rehabilitation Centre in Iraq UN Secretary-General 02 Mar 2023
- Guterres stresses UN commitment to Iraq during first visit in 6 years UN News 01 Mar 2023 -- The Secretary-General of the UN, António Guterres, is in Iraq for the first time in six years, expressing support for the country's people, the new Government and its ambitious reform agenda.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the press upon arrival in Baghdad, Iraq UN Secretary-General 01 Mar 2023
- Secretary-General's joint press encounter with Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani UN Secretary-General 01 Mar 2023
- Secretary-General's opening remarks at press encounter in Baghdad, Iraq UN Secretary-General 01 Mar 2023
- No: 63, 1 March 2023, Press Release Regarding the Decision Taken by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers of Iraq Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Mar 2023
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