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Iraq Opens Najaf Skies to 40 Daily Iranian Flights — Minus Mahan
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq on Friday announced a deal letting Iranian airlines run up to 40 daily flights to and from Najaf International Airport, excluding Mahan Air, an Iraqi news agency reported.
Iraq Sets Deadline to Disarm Armed Groups Outside State Control
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said Thursday that his government will begin implementing a defined process to bring weapons held outside state control under government authority, with the plan scheduled for completion by June 30, 2027....
To His Excellency Mr. Nizar Amedi, President of the Republic of Iraq
President of Azerbaijan
AZERBAIJAN, October 3 - 03 October 2026, 11:02 Dear Mr. President, On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I cordially congratulate you, and through you, all your people on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of...
Moscow Hails Last US Troop Exit From Iraq After Over 20 Years
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russia on Friday welcomed the withdrawal of the last US forces from Iraq, ending more than two decades of American military involvement.
Iran Hails US Departure From Iraq as Wider Regional Withdrawal Begins
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday welcomed the US withdrawal from Iraq, describing it as a potential starting point for a broader American departure from the Middle East. In a statement marking the end of the US...
US Ends Military Presence in Iraq After Years of Deployment
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraq announced Wednesday that the US-led international coalition had completed its mission in the country, signaling a shift toward bilateral security cooperation with coalition member states, the Iraqi prime minister’s security adviser...
US, Coalition End Military Mission in Iraq
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The US and its coalition partners have officially ended Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
Voices of Veterans: Lieutenant Clint Bruce Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy During the Iraq/Afghanistan War
Texas General Land Office
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans Oral History Program.
Iraq Sets Deadline to Bring All Weapons Under State Control
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced Thursday that his government will begin implementing a defined plan to address weapons held outside state control, with the process scheduled for completion by June 30, 2027. In a statement...
Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2025
Missouri Department of Public Safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2026 Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2025 18 law enforcement officers, 3 members of the fire service, a paramedic and 2 civilians who...
Iraq Reaffirms Closure of International Coalition Headquarters
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(MENAFN) Iraq reiterated Saturday that the headquarters of the US-led international coalition will close by the end of September, saying national security has stabilized and Iraqi forces now maintain control across the country.
Iraqi Airways Wins US Sanctions Exemption, Resumes Iran Flights
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraqi Airways said Tuesday it will restart flights to and from Iran in October, after obtaining a "special exemption" from US sanctions that had curbed services involving Iranian carriers.
Iraqi Airways Plans to Resume Iran Flights After Sanctions Exemption
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraqi Airways, Iraq’s national carrier, said Tuesday that it plans to restart flights to and from Iran in October after receiving a “special exemption” from US sanctions that had affected air services involving Iranian airlines.
Trump Praises Iraqi Prime Minister as US Forces Leave Iraq
MENAFN
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump highlighted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi while announcing the departure of the final American troops from Iraq, presenting the newly appointed leader as an important figure in the future of relations between...
US Formally Ends 12-Year Iraq Mission as Troops Leave Erbil
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The United States and its coalition partners have officially closed out Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq, ending a military mission that began more than a decade ago, Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell announced Wednesday.
Iran Hails US Departure from Iraq as Wider Regional Shift
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps praised the completion of the US military withdrawal from Iraq on Thursday, describing the development as a potential starting point for a broader departure of American forces from the Middle East....
Iraq’s Growing Innovation & Business Ecosystem at LEAP 2026: Insights from Narden Mohammed Arif, General Manager of Qafia Creative Agency
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iraq marked a significant presence at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh through a unified Iraq Pavilion, bringing together a diverse group of Iraqi companies to showcase the country’s growing capabilities...
Iraqi Airways Restarts Najaf-Iran Flights After Sanctions Halt
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraqi Airways resumed flights between Najaf International Airport and Iranian airports on Monday, reversing a suspension that followed fresh US sanctions on Iran's aviation sector, an Iraqi news agency reported.
Iraq Confirms Coalition Forces Conduct No Domestic Missions
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Iraqi Air Force Commander Khalid al-Tamimi said Monday that international coalition forces have conducted no operations inside Iraq since the start of 2026, emphasizing that the country’s air force is now carrying out its missions...
Najaf Airport Restores Flights with Iran After Suspension
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Najaf International Airport in Iraq is set to restart flights to and from Iran on Sunday, beginning with three evening services, following a limited US waiver related to sanctions, the airport administration said Saturday.
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