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Shafaq News
6 days ago
- Politics
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US rejects Iraq-Iran security pact
Shafaq News – Washington The US State Department rejected on Tuesday a recent security memorandum of understanding signed between Iraq and Iran, expressing opposition to any legislation that conflicts with US goals and efforts to strengthen Iraq's security institutions. Earlier this week, a security agreement was signed in a ceremony overseen by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, involving Iraq's National Security Advisor Qasim Al-Araji and Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani. At a press briefing attended by Shafaq News in Washington, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce commented on the memorandum, emphasizing, 'We support genuine Iraqi sovereignty, not legislation that would turn Iraq into a client state of Iran.' Highlighting that the United States has been clear about the principle that the future of nations should be determined by their own people, she noted the agreement 'runs counter to what we seek.' These statements come at a time of heightened political maneuvering in Baghdad, as US officials are pressing the Iraqi government not to approve the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Authority law, which would formalize and expand the powers of the paramilitary coalition that includes several Iran-aligned factions.
Iraqi News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
The President and the National Security Adviser highlight unifying the national discourse
The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Rashid, and the National Security Adviser, Qasim Al-Araji, stressed, during a meeting they held on Tuesday, the importance of unifying the national discourse. The meeting witnessed a review of the general situation in the country, the developments at the regional level, and the position on the current challenges in the region, and "the importance of unifying the national discourse was emphasized, through political convergence and prevailing the higher interests of the country," said the media office of the National Security Adviser, in a statement, received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. Al-Araji pointed out "the importance of continuing the national positions that Iraq has today to serve the interest of Iraq and its people," praising "the integral role that the three presidencies play in pushing towards enhancing the security and stability of the country, and serving the Iraqis."
Shafaq News
03-06-2025
- General
- Shafaq News
Al-Hol Camp's future: Iraq to convene Geneva conference
Shafaq News/ The Iraqi government is set to host a conference in Geneva this September regarding Syria's Al-Hol camp, National Security Advisor (NSA) Qasim Al-Araji announced on Tuesday during his meeting with US Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Steven Fagin in Baghdad. According to a statement from the NSA, Al-Araji confirmed that the Geneva conference will focus on returning camp residents to their countries of origin. He also reiterated Iraq's support for a negotiated agreement between Iran and the United States through dialogue. Since 2021, the Iraqi government—working alongside international organizations—has begun repatriating Iraqi families from Al-Hol to Iraq, where they are received at the Jadaa camp for psychological and social rehabilitation. However, the process has faced repeated objections, particularly from families of ISIS victims in Nineveh who fear the return of these individuals to their communities. For his part, Fagin praised the Iraqi government's proactive role in managing both internal and external challenges, the statement noted. Both sides discussed recent regional and international developments and reaffirmed their support for stability in Syria. They also stressed the need to activate the Strategic Framework Agreement signed between Iraq and the United States and to promote investment in Iraq, affirming that the Inherent Resolve mission (the US military's operational name for the global war against ISIS) would proceed according to the agreed timeline between the Iraqi government and the International Coalition.
Iraqi News
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
National Security Adviser and Jordanian Intelligence Chief Discuss Continued Cooperation in Counterterrorism
The National Security Adviser, Qasim Al-Araji, met today, Thursday, with the Director of the Jordanian General Intelligence Department, Major General Ahmad Hosni, to discuss the continuation of cooperation in the field of counterterrorism. According to a statement from the media office of the National Security Adviser, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), 'National Security Adviser Qasim Al-Araji met with the Director of the Jordanian General Intelligence Department, Major General Ahmad Hosni, in the Russian capital.' The statement explained that 'the meeting took place on the sidelines of the 13th International Meeting of Senior Officials Responsible for Security Issues, held in Moscow.' The statement added that 'Al-Araji discussed with the Jordanian intelligence chief the overall situation in the region and the importance of supporting the security and stability of sisterly Syria, in addition to reviewing continued cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.' The Jordanian side expressed its 'full readiness to coordinate with Iraq on joint matters of mutual interest that contribute to the security and stability of both countries and the region.'
Iraqi News
19-03-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
National Security Adviser, FSC president Discuss Joint Issues
Baghdad – INA National Security Adviser, Qasim Al-Araji, met with the President of the Federal Supreme Court, Judge Jassim Al-Amiri, on Wednesday to discuss joint issues between the advisory office and the court. According to a statement from Al-Araji's office, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the meeting focused on shared legal and security matters, aiming to strengthen the role of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law and safeguarding citizens' rights. During the talks, Al-Araji praised the Iraqi judiciary for its role in ensuring justice and reinforcing the authority of law, emphasizing that a strong judicial system contributes to social cohesion, national security, and stability.
