Author: IraqiNews
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako Reinstated as Chaldean Patriarch by Iraq’s Prime Minister After a year-long dispute with the President of Iraq, Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako has been reinstated as the patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic church by Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani. This move paves the way for Sako’s return to Baghdad, where he serves as a key interlocutor between the Iraqi government and the Christian minority. Following the cancellation of a decree recognizing Sako as the head of the Chaldean Church, he had left Baghdad and settled in the Kurdistan region. However, with the recent decree from the Prime…
Exciting news from the world of science and world affairs! The Pugwash Conferences have appointed Dr. Hussain Al-Shahristani, a former Iraqi politician, as their new president. Al-Shahristani steps into this prestigious role after Sergio Duarte’s successful seven-year tenure. Al-Shahristani’s impressive resume includes keynote addresses at various conferences, such as the Pugwash/Rotblat Nobel Peace Prize anniversary and the Roosevelt Foundation’s Freedom from Fear Award in 2012. He is a respected Iraqi scientist, academic, and statesman who has held prominent positions in the Iraqi government over the years. The Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs serve as a vital platform for…
Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani leaves after talks in Vienna on August 4, 2022 Iran made a significant decision in appointing Ali Bagheri as the acting foreign minister, following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. Bagheri, who previously served as the deputy foreign minister under Amir-Abdollahian, will now step into the role of leading Iran’s diplomatic efforts on the international stage. This announcement was made by government spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi on state television, signaling a seamless transition in leadership within Iran’s foreign ministry. Bagheri’s extensive experience as the chief nuclear negotiator positions…
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi (R) and Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (L) shake hands during a joint press conference in Tehran (November 2022) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani extends heartfelt condolences to Iran following the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. Expressing sympathy and solidarity with the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, and the Iranian government and people during this period of grief, Al-Sudani honors the memories of the departed officials. The world mourns the loss as leaders across regions unite in offering…
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi (R) and Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (L) shake hands during a joint press conference in Tehran (November 2022) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani expressed his condolences to Iran after the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border. Al-Sudani conveyed his sympathy and support to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Iranian government, and the people of Iran during this time of mourning. تعزية…ببالغ الحزن، وعظيم الأسى، تلقينا نبأ وفاة رئيس الجمهورية الإسلامية الإيرانية السيد إبراهيم رئيسي، ووزير الخارجية السيد حسين…
Over the weekend, Iraq extended a helping hand to Iran after news broke that President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter was involved in an accident due to poor weather conditions. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani immediately mobilized resources including the interior ministry and the Iraqi Red Crescent to aid in the search and rescue efforts. Iranian state media reported the incident took place in the Jofa region of East Azerbaijan, with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian also on board. Search and rescue teams were dispatched to the remote mountain area as footage of Iranian Red Crescent teams battling foggy conditions was broadcasted.…
Accelerating Iraq’s Infrastructure Development: Honeywell Signs MoUs with Iraqi Government In a significant move towards enhancing Iraq’s infrastructure, the Iraqi government and Honeywell, a US-based company, have recently signed a number of Memoranda of Understandings (MoUs). These agreements aim to address the increasing demand for energy and power in the nation. The MoUs were finalized during a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani to the US in April 2024. Honeywell plans to establish strategic alliances with Iraq’s oil and gas industries through these agreements, focusing on development, automation, remote control, monitoring services, and reducing gas flaring. “Honeywell has…