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STATEMENT / Office of the President of Iraq

In the name of Allah, most merciful and most gracious
Among the believers are men true to what they promised Allah. Among them is he who has fulfilled his vow [to the death], and among them is he who awaits [his chance]. And they did not alter [the terms of their commitment] by any alteration.

Iraqi Presidency (Office of the President of Iraq)Iraqi Presidency logoFri, Jan 3, 2020 Fri, Jan 3, 2020

Statement / Prime Minister's Media Office

US Vice President Mike Pence paid an agreed visit to Iraq during which he inspected his country's forces at the Iraqi base of Al-Assad in the framework of the international coalition that supports the Iraqi forces in the fight against Daesh.

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSat, Nov 23, 2019 Sat, Nov 23, 2019

Statement / Prime Minister's Media Office

July -27- 2018

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeFri, Jul 27, 2018 Fri, Jul 27, 2018

Statement / Prime Minister's Media Office.

July -27- 2018

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeFri, Jul 27, 2018 Fri, Jul 27, 2018

statement /Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirms that Iraq rejects the principle of the siege on any country which harms the basic level of its people in all its social strata. Iraq also reminds the neighboring countries of Iran to stand by its side in the crises, stressing on that harm is inflicted on one country, will affect the whole area.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Aug 8, 2018 Wed, Aug 8, 2018

statement /Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry condemns the Turkish air strikes on Sinjar areas within the civilian population

While the ministry rejects these attacks, it categorically denies any coordination between Baghdad and Ankara in this regard

The ministry also renews its invitation to Turkey to leave its forces to the Iraqi territories in which it is located (Baishika), considering its presence is contrary to international conventions and the principle of respect for mutual sovereignty

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsSun, Aug 19, 2018 Sun, Aug 19, 2018

statement /Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry denounces the behavior of those that were among the Algerian sports team fans in the match of the Iraqi soccer Air Force team participating in the Arab championship, which in turn has deeply offended the brotherly relationship between the two countries.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Sep 10, 2018 Mon, Sep 10, 2018

statement /Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Iraqi Foreign Ministry denounces the behavior of those that were among the Algerian sports team fans in the match of the Iraqi soccer Air Force team participating in the Arab championship, which in turn has deeply offended the brotherly relationship between the two countries.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsMon, Sep 10, 2018 Mon, Sep 10, 2018

Statement by Ambassador Faily on the Opening of Iraqi National Jewish Archive Exhibit in New York City

On February 3, 2014, Iraq's Ambassador to the United States issued this statement on the opening of the Iraqi National Jewish Archive Exhibit in New York.

Mon, Feb 3, 2014

Statement by Council of Ministers on Military Operations and International Cooperation

The Council of Minsters issued the following statement today after its weekly meeting chaired by Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi on the relationship between Iraq and the international coalition in the war against Daesh.

Tue, Mar 17, 2015

Statement by Foreign Minister Mohamad A. Alhakim

The position of Iraq is clear on the current crisis between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is calmness and prevention of war in our region.

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsFri, May 31, 2019 Fri, May 31, 2019

Statement by Iraqi Ministry of Defense Denying the Alleged Arms Purchases with Iran

The Government of Iraq today steadfastly denied that it has signed any contracts to buy military weapons, ammunition or other military equipment from Iran, as alleged in some recent news reports. In a statement, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense explained that numerous international firms, including Iran’s Defense Industries Organization, recently submitted offers to provide Iraq with military hardware, but the proposal from Iran was rejected.

An unofficial translation of the full statement by the Ministry of Defense is below.

Tue, Feb 25, 2014

Statement by President Obama on Elections in Iraq

President Obama: "The United States will continue to stand with the Iraqi people as partners in their pursuit of a peaceful, unified and prosperous future."

The White HouseThu, May 1, 2014 Fri, May 2, 2014

Statement by Senator McCain on crash of Iraqi pilot during F-16 training in Arizona

June 26, 2015

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement on the death of Brigadier General Rafid Mohammed Hassan, an Iraqi student pilot whose F-16 fighter crashed near Douglas, Arizona during a training mission with the Arizona Air National Guard’s 162nd Wing:

Tue, Jun 30, 2015

Statement by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces concerning targeting the US embassy in Baghdad.

January - 26– 2019

The name of Allah the Merciful

Iraq Prime Minister's Media OfficeSun, Jan 26, 2020 Sun, Jan 26, 2020

Statement by the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq to the United States regarding H.R. 1654

The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the U.S. House of Representatives has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, to consider H.R. 1654, a bill to “authorize the direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to the Kurdistan Regional Government.”

Tue, Dec 8, 2015

Statement by the Press Secretary on the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Proposed Referendum

Office of the Press Secretary

September 15, 2017

Embassy of the United States - Baghdad, IraqFri, Sep 15, 2017 Fri, Sep 15, 2017

Statement issued by Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Al Anbar District and specifically the city of Fallujah remain under the control of terrorist groups, led by a group which calls itself the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Statement issued by the Office of the Armed Forces’ Commander-in-Chief.

In the name of God the Most Merciful
“And incumbent upon us was support of the believers” -- al Rum Quran Surah 47.

To our kind Iraqi people,
After your brothers in the armed forces were able to militarily defeat ISIS and eradicate its presence from the Iraq regions, the Iraqi National Intelligence Service today completes this achievement with a qualitative intelligence victory that overthrew the terrorist leader of ISIS in light of joint intelligence follow-up and direct guidance by the Prime Minister and the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.

Sun, Oct 27, 2019

Statement of condolences by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Iraq

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq expresses its condolences and sincere sympathy to the government and people of the Russian Federation following the crash of the N-26 plane, which claimed the lives of 28 civilians.

We renew the solidarity and support of the government and people of the Republic of Iraq to the families of the victims in these difficult circumstances, and we express our heartfelt words of support to them.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Iraq

7 July 2021

Iraq Ministry of Foreign AffairsWed, Jul 7, 2021 Wed, Jul 7, 2021