News & Announcements

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Interview with an official at the US Agency for International Development (USAID)

Iraqi climate envoy Dr. Ali Al-Lami,held on 2/14/2023, a meeting with the US Agency for International Development (USAID) responsible for the climate file in the Middle East region, Dr. Alona Bachi. the envoy expressed his appreciation for the environment-related programs and projects funded by the agency in Iraq ...

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 Wed, Feb 15, 2023

His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs receives the US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and labor

His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Fuad Hussein, received today 15/2/2023, the acting assistance of the US Secretary of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, and the Coordinator of Global Democratic Renewal, Erin Barclay, and her accompanying delegation ...

Wed, Feb 15, 2023 Wed, Feb 15, 2023

Minister of Finance Visits Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington DC

During her visit to Washington DC at the invitation of the US State Department to attend the annual event of International Women of Courage Awards as she was one of the award’s winners last year 2022, H.E. Minister of Finance, Taif Sami ...

Thu, Mar 9, 2023 Thu, Mar 9, 2023

2,700-year-old stolen artifact found in Atlanta museum

ATLANTA - FBI agents discovered a 2,700-year-old artifact, which had been stolen from Iraq, has been in Atlanta for years.

FBI agents in Boston got a tip about an artifact that had been stolen from the Iraq Museum during the fall of Baghdad. The tip led them to the Michael C. Carlos Museum on the Emory University campus. ....

Fox 5 AtlantaFri, Mar 10, 2023 Fri, Mar 10, 2023

Iraqi Embassy in Washington DC Receives Two Artifacts of Iraq’s Treasured Heritage

The Iraqi Embassy in Washington DC received two valuable artifacts from US law enforcement agencies. The first artifact, a stunning work of art, was confiscated by the FBI in Boston ...

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C.Sat, Mar 11, 2023 Sat, Mar 11, 2023

International Illegal Trade of Smuggled Antiques Workshop

On Wednesday, March 8, the Embassy hosted a workshop under the title ‘‘International Illicit Trade in Smuggled Antiquities". It was organized in cooperation with the Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII) and discussed: illicit trafficking of smuggled antiquities from countries of Eastern Mediterranean and West Asia; discussing ways to reduce such crime which causes great damage to the cultural heritage of countries, through cooperation between competent authorities to follow up recovery of antiquities in countries whose antiquities are subject to smuggling, such as Iraq, Egypt, Yemen... Read more...

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C.Tue, Mar 14, 2023 Tue, Mar 14, 2023

Arrival of Consular Delegation in Leicester in MassachusettsArrival of Consular Delegation in Leicester in Massachusetts

With the aim of providing the best services to the Iraqi community members at the east coast of the United States and alleviating their suffering due to travel hardships to Washington DC to process their consular transactions, a consular delegation visited Leicester and worked for two days to complete citizens' transactions ...

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C.Sat, Mar 18, 2023 Sat, Mar 18, 2023

Endorsement and pledges

Endorsement requirements:
  • Submission of an application by the citizen with a phone number and residential address in the United States
  • Civil status identity card, Iraqi nationality certificate, and Iraqi passport
  • American residency card
  • A consular fee of $20 is to be paid in cash
Requirements for issuing pledges:
  • Submission of an application by the citizen with a phone number and residential address in the United States
Mon, Apr 10, 2023

The 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C.

The 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund commenced in Washington D.C. from April 14th to the 15th. The Iraqi delegation, led by the Minister of Finance Taif Sami and the Governor of the Central Bank Ali Al-Alaq, and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq participated in the meetings. ...

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C.Wed, Apr 12, 2023 Wed, Apr 12, 2023

Iraq Participates in the Ministerial Discussion Session on Smart Development

The esteemed Minister of Environment of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Nizar Amedy, participated in the high-level ministerial-level discussion session on climate and the acceleration of climate-smart development. ...

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C.Thu, Apr 13, 2023 Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Launching the “Study in Iraq” program

To strengthen friendly and peaceful relations between Iraq and the people of other countries through cultural exchange, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington is pleased to announce the launch of the “Study in Iraq” Program by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, starting March 15, 2023. ...

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 Mon, Apr 17, 2023

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington is ready to open its doors

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington is ready to open its doors as part of the around the World Embassy Tour. ...

Fri, May 5, 2023 Fri, May 5, 2023

Opening House

Passport Day Embassy Iraq in Washington, DC

As a part of the Around the World Embassy Tour D.C. on May 6, 2023, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington opened its doors to the public and received over 8,281 visitors. The guests were welcomed with Iraqi music, art, and various traditional foods as they were presented with Iraq's heritage and culture to indulge in and enjoy.

Mon, May 8, 2023 Mon, May 8, 2023

Passport Day Event Participation

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq participated in the Around the World Embassy Tour that was organized in Washington DC on May 6, 2023, with 63 participating embassies. During the event, the Iraqi heritage was presented through folklore costumes, paintings, calligraphy, and books by the embassy and a group of participants and artists from the community residing in the Mission's workspace, in addition to hosting traditional Iraqi food, drinks, and sweets. ...

Wed, May 10, 2023 Wed, May 10, 2023

Important announcement

Dear Visitors
The Consular section of Embassy of the Republic of Iraq will be moving to the new address as below starting 6th of June 2023.

Address:
3421 Massachusetts Avenue NW D.C.
20007

Tue, May 23, 2023 Tue, May 23, 2023

Amb. Al Khirullah Presents his Credentials to US Chief of Protocol

H.E. Nazar Al Khirullah, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the United States of America presented his credentials to the chief of protocol of the United States this morning June 6 at the headquarters of the Department of State in Washington DC.

H.E. Al Khairallah conveyed, through this ceremony, the greetings of H.E. the President of the Republic, H.E. PM, H.E. Deputy PM Minister of Foreign Affairs and the people of Iraq expressing his hope that this era would be a beginning for the expansion of political and economic partnership between the two friendly countries ...

Tue, Jun 6, 2023 Tue, Jun 6, 2023

H.E. Nazar Al Khirullah Embarks on his Duties as Ambassador of Republic of Iraq to United States of America

Honorable Iraqi Community,
Warm greetings,

As I’ve just assumed my new post, I promise to seek to nurture your interests at the perfect way within our area through the embassy in Washington DC as well as our consulates in Los Angeles and Detroit and the would-be consulate in Houston soon.
At the directions of the government of Republic of Iraq, we aspire to enhance ...

Tue, Jun 6, 2023 Tue, Jun 6, 2023

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak

The staff of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington extends its warmest congratulations and sincere blessings to the members of the Iraqi community in the United States and all Muslims on the occasion of the blessed Eid Al-Adha, asking the Almighty God to bring it back to you while you are enjoying abundant health and wellness and to preserve our beloved Iraq and perpetuate his blessings to us all.

Tue, Jun 27, 2023 Tue, Jun 27, 2023

Announcement

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah directed that the e-mail below be dedicated to communicate with the Iraqi community and receive their suggestions, opinions and complaints; the ambassador will personally see all messages received via this e-mail and take the
required procedures duly:
(Q.A@iraqiembassy.us)

Wed, Jul 26, 2023 Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Amb. Al Khirullah Receives Iraq’s KRG Representative in Washington DC

Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah welcomed Iraq’s KRG Representative in Washington DC Mrs. Bayan Abdul Rahman in his office as she congratulated H.E. on embarking his duties as the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to The United States of America.

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 Wed, Aug 16, 2023