Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
June 2025 - Iraq Special Weapons News
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- Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Iraq Muhammed Shia Al-Sudani President of Russia 23 Jun 2025 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Muhammed Shia al-Sudani.
- Ayatollah Sistani slams Israeli aggression against Iran, threats against Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 19 Jun 2025 -- Iraq's top Shia cleric, Ayatollah Sistani, has strongly condemned the continued Israeli aggression against Iran as well as threats to assassinate the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
- Arab and Islamic nations condemn continued Israeli aggression against Iran Press TV 17 Jun 2025 -- In a strongly worded joint statement, the foreign ministers of 21 Arab and Islamic countries condemned the "brutal aggression" by the Israeli regime against Iran, warning of grave regional consequences if tensions continue to escalate.
- Joint Statement Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jun 2025 -- In light of the rapidly evolving regional developments and the unprecedented escalation of tensions in the Middle East, particularly owing to the ongoing military aggression of Israel against Iran, the Foreign Ministers of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, the Republic of Chad, the Union of the Comoros, the Republic of Djibouti, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Iraq, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the State of Libya, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federal Republic of Somalia, the Republic of the Sudan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Sultanate of Oman, and the United Arab Emirates hereby affirm the following:
- Israel's aggression: Iran president urges Iraq to protect its borders, airspace Press TV 15 Jun 2025 -- President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Israeli acts of aggression against Iran's territory from the Iraqi airspace were a clear manifestation of the regime's disregard for international law.
- Iraqi Hezbollah threatens to hit US bases if Washington aids Israeli aggression on Iran Press TV 15 Jun 2025 -- The Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah has warned that Washington's regional interests and bases will come under attack if the United States assists in the Israeli aggression against Iran.
- Iraqi foreign minister condemns sraeli airstrikes against Iran IRNA 14 Jun 2025 -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, on Friday has condemned the Israeli aggression against Iranian territories.
- Ayatollah Sistani strongly condemns Israel's 'criminal act' against Iran Press TV 13 Jun 2025 -- Iraq's prominent Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, has strongly condemned Israel's "criminal act" against Iran that killed civilians, scientists and military commanders.
- China supports Iraq in maintaining peace, stability and development: FM spokesperson Global Times 12 Jun 2025 -- Commenting on reports that the US has ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel from various parts of the Middle East, especially Iraq, due to the potential for regional unrest, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded on Thursday that China supports Iraq in maintaining peace, stability and development and that China is willing to continue communication and coordination with relevant parties to play a constructive role in promoting the political and diplomatic resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue.
- US Reduces Nonessential Staff At Baghdad Embassy As Tensions With Iran Rise RFE/RL 12 Jun 2025 -- The United States is reducing the number of people deemed nonessential to operations in the Middle East, the State Department announced on June 11 amid reports that the US Embassy in Baghdad is preparing for an emergency evacuation due to increased security risks in the region.
- UN committed to supporting 'free, fair and transparent election with the participation of all Iraqis' UN News 10 Jun 2025 -- The top UN official in Iraq reiterated his confidence in the resilience of the country's people, and the determination of their leaders, in a briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday.
- Security Council Hears, as UN Iraq Mission Winds Down, of Progress Won, Work Yet Remaining UN Security Council 10 Jun 2025 -- With parliamentary elections in Iraq scheduled for 11 November, and the drawdown of the United Nations Mission there slated for the following month, the senior United Nations official in the country told the Security Council today of the progress Iraq has made — while he and other speakers also called for urgent efforts to resolve issues involving Baghdad's relationship with the Kurdistan region and Kuwait.
- The UK commends the publication of Iraq's National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 10 Jun 2025 -- Statement by Caroline Quinn, UK Deputy Political Coordinator, at the UN Security Council meeting on Iraq.
- CENTCOM Supports Partner Forces During Defeat ISIS Operations in Iraq and Syria CENTCOM 06 Jun 2025 -- U.S. Central Command forces supported partner forces in operations in Iraq and Syria, May 21-27, in support of the ongoing Defeat ISIS campaign.
- Iraq says US sanctions blocking Turkmenistan's gas flow via Iran Press TV 01 Jun 2025 -- Iraqi authorities say US sanctions on Iran have prevented the Arab country from accessing gas supplies from Turkmenistan.
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