News & Announcements

Title	Article source	Post Date
Iraq exports more oil from southern terminals far from conflict Iraq's oil exports from its southern terminals on the Gulf have increased, approaching a record high reached in May.	ReutersTue, Sep 23, 2014	Wed, Oct 1, 2014
Prime Minister Al-Abadi speaks with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi sat down with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour in New York to discuss the Iraqi government’s efforts to combat ISIL and bring peace and stability to the country.		Wed, Sep 24, 2014
President Masum: Stopping ISIL a global duty Iraq must enter into a new partnership with the international community -- a historic partnership to end evil.	USA TodayWed, Sep 24, 2014	Wed, Sep 24, 2014
Foreign Minister al-Jaafari Meets with Secretary Kerry in Baghdad Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, and discussed efforts to counter the threat of ISIL by expanding military and intelligence cooperation between Iraq and the United States.		Wed, Sep 10, 2014
President Masum Welcomes Secretary Kerry to Iraq President Fuad Masum and Secretary John Kerry discussed the strategic relationship between the United States and Iraq.		Wed, Sep 10, 2014
Prime Minister al-Abadi Receives Secretary Kerry Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi met with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Baghdad to discuss the political and security situation in Iraq and US efforts to help curb the threat of ISIL.		Wed, Sep 10, 2014
Ambassador Faily Statement on Formation of New Iraqi Government “Today, Parliament voted overwhelmingly for Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s broad-based, unity government in Baghdad drawn from all segments of Iraqi society."		Mon, Sep 8, 2014
Iraqi archaeological items lent to Pennsylvania museum for restoration The University of Pennsylvania Museum Department of Archaeology received archaeological items belonging to one of the most ancient of all Sumerian Cities, Nippur.		Fri, Sep 5, 2014
Ambassador Faily attends 'Peace for Iraq' prayer session Ambassador Faily attended a 'Peace for Iraq' prayer session at the Arabic Bible Church in Virginia where the congregation gathered to pray for the protection of all Iraqis from terrorism and oppression.		Tue, Sep 2, 2014
Ambassador Faily discusses return of American interest in Iraqi affairs In an interview with Al Mayadeen TV, Ambassador Faily discussed the US-Iraq relationship and the current situation in Iraq.		Fri, Aug 29, 2014
Hoshyar Zebari: Iraq and the United States face a common enemy in the Islamic State "We face a common enemy. We must wage a common struggle. And we must win a common victory for the sake of people everywhere and generations yet unborn."	The Washington PostFri, Aug 22, 2014	Fri, Aug 22, 2014
Ambassador Faily Statement on Developments toward Forming the New Government in Baghdad Ambassador Lukman Faily today responded to the announcement that Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki will forego a third-term and will support Prime Minister-Designate Haider al-Abadi’s efforts to form a unity government.		Thu, Aug 14, 2014
Embassy of Iraq Repatriates Antiquity Items The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C. repatriated three pieces of antiquity artifacts.		Thu, Aug 14, 2014
Iraq arranges for displaced Ninawa students to sit final exams The Ministry of Education opened four examination centres to allow students to participate in the secondround of exams, set for August 16 and 17, and September 2, 2014.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaWed, Aug 6, 2014	Wed, Aug 13, 2014
Iraq's Maysan begins development projects Foundation stones laid for eight development projects worth $7.7M for cities across the province.	Al-ShorfaFri, Aug 1, 2014	Fri, Aug 8, 2014
Eid Al Fitr Greetings The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq extends its warmest greetings on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr.		Mon, Jul 28, 2014
Ambassador Faily participates in Panel Discussion on ISIS, Iraq and the region "The Enemy of My Enemy: An Uneasy Coalition and the Threat of ISIS" at the Atlantic Council in Washington, DC discussed geo-strategic implications of the rise of ISIS.		Mon, Jul 21, 2014
Ambassador and Mrs. Faily host Ramadan Iftar for Iraqi Community Ambassador and Mrs. Faily extended their well wishes to the Muslim community in the United States and around the world on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.		Wed, Jul 16, 2014
Iraq earmarks funds for emergency medical aid Funds will be used to buy medical supplies, medicines, and generators.	Al-ShorfaFri, Jul 11, 2014	Wed, Jul 16, 2014
Maritime traffic remains normal at Iraqi ports Recent arrivals have included food shipments for Iraqi citizens, with more shipments expected from world suppliers.	Mawtani.com, a service of Al-ShorfaTue, Jul 8, 2014	Wed, Jul 16, 2014