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The European Union pledges its suppor t to Iraq in the reconstruction of liberated cities

 

Emaar Construction Economy News _ Baghdad The European Union on Sunday expressed its support for Iraq in contributing to the reconstruction of liberated cities.  The President of the Republic, in a statement received by "Economy News" a copy, "The President of the Republic Barham Salih received, at his residence in Tunisia, today, the EU's foreign affairs and security officer Federica Mujerini."  The statement added that "the meeting discussed the relations between Iraq and the European Union and ways to improve them in the political, security and economic fields, as well as the contribution of the Union to support and develop the training and armament capabilities of the Iraqi security forces."  The President praised the "active role played by the European Union countries in the fight against terrorism and its assistance to Iraq in achieving victory and its contribution to the humanitarian aspects of displaced persons and migrants." For her part, Mujerini expressed the European Union's readiness to "strengthen cooperation with Iraq in all fields and contribute to the reconstruction of liberated cities." Views 45   Date Added 03/31/2019

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Before the summit, a message is sent to the Arab leaders

Political | 07:38 - 30/03/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD 
(Reuters) - The Badr Organization on Saturday sent a letter to Arab leaders scheduled to meet at the 30th Arab summit in Tunis on Sunday, calling on them to take a firm stand on the issues of Yemen, Libya and Jerusalem. 
The organization said in a statement received by Mawazine News: "The 30th Arab Summit will be held tomorrow in Tunisia. This summit faces the historic responsibility that is the most difficult in the history of Arab summits. The Arab countries attending the summit face extremely dangerous files. When President Donald Trump presented the Golan to the Zionist entity and Judaized it, after its previous decision to judaize Jerusalem and declare it the capital of the usurping entity, it is a historic sedition that opens doors to an era of serious wars and conflicts and supports the expansionist approach of the Zionist entity.
"The date of the summit coincides with the annual Land Day in Palestine on March 30th, which symbolizes legality and the right of sacred return at a time when Israel is continuing aggression against the Gaza Strip targeting civilians with air raids and artillery shelling. The summit coincides with the entry of the Saudi- Yemen is its fifth year with the support of the United States and its allies. The world is ignoring the tragedy of Yemen and the historical crimes committed against it, such as the killing of children and women, the bombing of hospitals and schools, starvation and displacement. The summit coincides with bright glimpses of Iraq and Syria. And the suffering of Libya from the support of the Zionist-American alliance to the armed gangs that have been sacrificed to the brotherly Libyan people. " "Arab politicians should feel at this summit the plight of the nation and face the most severe attack on the evil alliances that target the lives, fate and dignity of the people. Arab leaders must take a decisive stance towards these challenges, not only statements and shy statements, The summit is a preparation for a strong front against the false guardianship of the United States and Israel over the governments and peoples of the region, ending America's arrogance and aggressive approach by all available means, and preventing its allies in any way from harnessing Arab oil and Arab capabilities to fight peoples and spread the approach of atonement, the horror".
"This summit is supposed to invest the energies of the nation and its human, economic and media capabilities in this confrontation, revive the projects of Arab solidarity and joint Arab action, and rebuild the system of common Arab interests on the basis of equality, cooperation and respect for the sovereignty and independence of each country. To resolve the Arab-Arab differences and to confront the soft war and the vicious attack aimed at ignorant peoples and undermine the ideological and moral foundations and the obliteration of the Arab Islamic identity of peoples with joint media and cultural programs. The legitimacy of the Arab regimes today Threatened if not put the interests of the nation above all. "

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President Barham Saleh meets Jordan's King on the sidelines of the Arab summit in Tunis

Political | 09:52 - 30/03/2019

 

 

 

 

Baghdad Mawazine News 

President of the Republic Barham Salih on Saturday met Jordan's King Abdullah II in Tunis, which he arrived earlier in the day in preparation for the Arab summit. 
"Saleh met with the Jordanian monarch on the sidelines of the Arab summit," said a brief presidential statement. 
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Morning Yota, thank you for keeping us updated. Enjoy your day. 

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The Tunisian president appreciates the sacrifices of Iraq in its war against terrorism

Political | 01:56 - 31/03/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - 
Tunisian President Baiji Caid al-Sibsi on Sunday praised Iraq's sacrifices in its fight against terrorism, declaring his country's support for the reconstruction of its liberated cities. 
"We renew our congratulations to the Iraqi brothers for their victory over terrorism," Sibsi said during a speech at the 30th Arab summit, which was launched today in Tunis, and praised the "sacrifices of Iraq in its war against Da'ash". 
He stressed that his country "supports the reconstruction of Iraq's cities free from terrorism"

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rejected Saudi Arabia 's King Abdul Aziz Salman, during a speech on Sunday, at the thirtieth Arab summit in Tunis starting point, any action that would prejudice the sovereignty of Syria on the Golan Heights. 

"We reaffirm our unequivocal rejection of any measures that would prejudice Syria's sovereignty over the Golan. We stress the importance of reaching a political solution to the Syrian crisis that guarantees the security, unity and sovereignty of Syria and the prevention of foreign intervention," he said.

On the Yemeni issue, the Saudi monarch affirmed his support for the efforts of the United Nations to reach a political solution according to the three references. He called on the international community to compel the Huthi-backed militias to cease their aggressive practices that have caused the suffering of the Yemeni people and threaten the security and stability of the region. "The Kingdom will continue to implement its humanitarian and development assistance programs to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people," he added. 

As for Palestine, King Salman said that "the Palestinian issue will remain at the top of the Kingdom's concerns so that the Palestinian people can gather their legitimate rights, foremost of which is the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital." 

The Saudi monarch attacked Iran, saying that "

On the Libyan crisis, he stressed that "the Kingdom is keen on the unity of Libya and its territorial integrity and supports the efforts of the United Nations to reach a political solution to achieve Libya's security and stability and eliminate the terrorism that threatens it." 

King Salman concluded by saying that the Kingdom will continue to support efforts to combat terrorism and extremism at all levels and that the terrorist act against mosques in New Zealand confirms that terrorism is not linked to religion, race or homeland. "Despite the challenges facing our Arab nation, we are optimistic about the future Promising to realize the hopes of our peoples in the uplift and leadership. "

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31-03-2019 11:48 AM

President of the Republic receives in Tunis the Secretary-General of the United Nations

 

 

Baghdad

President of the Republic Barham Salih met at his residence in Tunis on Sunday with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

A statement from Saleh's office received a copy of the news that the latter "discussed with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres the role of the organization in Iraq in various humanitarian fields, especially in assisting refugees and displaced persons and displaced persons and providing them with the necessary assistance."

He praised the services provided by the United Nations in the clearance of mines and explosives from the liberated areas and the rehabilitation and reconstruction of a number of service projects and health and the benefit of those affected by terrorism, calling for the importance of the international role in the success of the political process in Iraq.

For his part, Guterres praised the efforts of "the President of the Republic in bringing the views of the political parties in the country closer together and supporting the efforts of the UN and other humanitarian organizations to enable them to fulfill their humanitarian role in the service of the Iraqi people."

 

 

 

 

 

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URGENT Arab League summit opens in Tunis

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31-03-2019 02:53 PM

President of the Arab Parliament of the Summit: We condemn the Iranian interference in the region and destabilize its security

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The Emir of Qatar leaves the Arab summit before delivering his speech and heads for the airport

Political | 03:13 - 31/03/2019

 

 

 

The Emir of Qatar leaves the Arab summit before delivering his speech and heads for the airport

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Abdullah II: We look forward positively to the development of the political process in Iraq

Political | 03:14 - 31/03/2019

 

 

 

Abdullah II: We look forward positively to the development of the political process in Iraq

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The reception of the President of the Republic to the heads of delegations participating in the Arab Summit
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2019/03/31 15:40

King of Jordan: The political process in Iraq has succeeded and we look forward to its return to its pivotal role

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The King of Jordan Abdullah II said on Sunday, 31 March 2019, that the political process in Iraq succeeded and expressed his aspiration for close work between Amman and Baghdad.

"We are looking forward to working closely with our brothers in Iraq and we hope that he will return to his pivotal role," Abdullah said in a speech at the Arab summit in Tunis.

"The political process in Iraq has succeeded and we are looking forward to more."

The 30th Arab summit was held in Tunis on Sunday with the participation of Iraq and the continued absence of Syria.

The summit, attended by President Barham Salih and chaired by Tunisian President Béji Kayed Sibsi, began with speeches by leaders including Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

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"The political process in Iraq has succeeded and we are looking forward to more."

 

(Oh yes, definitely a huge success!)

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1 hour ago, 6ly410 said:

we look forward to its return to its pivotal role

Speaking of pivotal...... how bout we pivot from 1190:1 to say 1:1 then we work on former glory of 3:1 in the coming weeks.... 

 

Then it won’t just be the King of Jordon talking about how well you’ve pivoted! 

 

 

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2019/03/31 16:18

 

Saleh calls for an open dialogue between the Arab countries and an agreement to meet the challenges

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President Barham Saleh confirmed March 31, 2019, the need for a frank dialogue between its leaders and to work together to promote values of understanding and joint action.

"In the midst of these transformations we have to consult, dialogue and our countries in the most urgent need for frank dialogue between their leaders and need to strive together to promote the values of understanding and joint action," Saleh said in a speech at the opening session of the 30th Arab summit in Tunis on Sunday. And we will be happier for our peoples if we return to them and we agree on a road map that includes agreements and understandings on a common approach to address our many challenges and if we succeed in doing so, it means that we have reached a real basis for the official understanding. "

"It must be recognized that the challenges are serious and multiple. It is not to be seen that opportunities to meet the challenges and their risks remain, and it is still possible to act with a high responsibility to overcome the crises, which are common crises that can not be excused and none of our countries should think that they are immune to them or the effects of their aftershocks. "He said.

"The military victory achieved by the alleged caliphate is an important development and a great achievement, and it was an Iraqi victory with distinction," he said, adding that "this military victory must be completed with hard work." The eradication of deviant ideology and the drying up of the sources of terrorist financing, the reconstruction of liberated cities and the return of displaced people to their countries. This endeavor comes from joint action and regional and international cooperation to prevent the recurrence of terrorism and to eradicate its funding and ideology. "

He stressed that "Iraq is the starting point for such action and such a system required," adding that "our continued and mutual visit to the countries of the region confirms that we are not far away from growing awareness about the need to deal seriously and in coordination with existing challenges and existing."

Saleh added that "working on Arab economic integration and building a system based on the benefit of industries and the development of agricultural sectors and upgrading advanced employment and will be in the forefront of expressions of recognition of the importance of working to find solutions."

He pointed out that "we have stockpiles in human and natural resources and a vital geographical reality that we need to cooperate and agree on visions to translate the Gazan into a useful and beneficial reality for the peoples of our region and needs a sincere quest to build an integrated bank to stimulate the economy. An integrated banking system that helps to stimulate the private sector and combat unemployment especially for young people and provide them with employment opportunities. "

"It is regrettable that the culture of equivocal equation in the political dealings between the countries of the region has greatly delayed the joint work opportunities between us, while the joint and productive work and the consolidation of the culture of profitability on the basis of common interests is the only one that dispels political misunderstanding and tracks the political tracks in the interest of our peoples" .

He explained that "the basic principle in Iraq's international relations, especially for its Islamic neighbors and its depth and the Arab dimension is the principle of joint action based on the interests of peoples and countries," adding that "Iraq aspires to a promising role to be a point of meeting is not a dispute .. We will not be a party in any axis, With any effort to consolidate peace and development and to think of an advanced and just future for all. "

"This is the essence of an experience that has paid us a lot to achieve a lot of human, material and moral losses over the past decades," Saleh said.

"We continue to affirm that working in various ways within the framework of international legitimacy and relevant United Nations resolutions is a necessity for joint Arab action to end this suffering and ensure the right of the Palestinian people, To reaffirm our unequivocal rejection of the decision to annex the Golan, which is occupied Syrian territory. "

"We affirm our position that the problems in brotherly countries in Syria, Yemen and Libya should be resolved in order to enhance the security, peace and rights of the people of this country and help to eliminate the hotbeds of extremism and terrorism." We also affirm our position for Arab joint security, cultural, social and political work. "We appreciate the sincere role of the Arab League in preserving the opportunities for cooperation and joint Arab action, with any effort to improve the work of the University in the light of these challenges."

 

 

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Jerusalem, the Golan, Libya and Yemen are the top recommendations of the Arab summit in Tunis

Arab presidents, kings and princes participating in the summit

 31 March 2019 10:22 PM

TUNISIA - The final communiqué of the 30 th Arab Summit held in Tunis called on the international community and the Security Council to shoulder their responsibilities to provide the necessary protection for the Palestinian people and put an end to the Israeli attacks and systematic violations of Islamic and Christian holy sites .

The final statement of the summit warned of the Israeli plans and attempts aimed at dividing al-Aqsa Mosque and changing the historical situation in it, including the decision of the Israeli court to close the door of mercy and illegal expansionist settlement plans at the expense of the Palestinian territories, while at the same time implementing Security Council resolution 2334 in this context .

 

The statement reiterated the rejection of all unilateral measures taken by Israel as the occupying power to change the legal and historical situation in East Jerusalem, especially in the Islamic and Christian holy sites in the Holy City, according to the Middle East News Agency.

The final communiqué of the Arab summit called on the countries of the world not to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and not to transfer its embassies to it in compliance with two resolutions of the UN Security Council in this regard.

He stressed the importance of the Hashemite Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah II, on Islamic and Christian holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem, especially Al-Aqsa mosque and its main role in protecting these holy sites and its Arab and Islamic identity.

He praised the chairmanship of the King of Morocco, King Mohammed VI of the Jerusalem Committee, and his signing with the Pope of the Vatican on the appeal of Jerusalem, the holy city and the land of the meeting.

He stressed the implementation of the decision of the Executive Council of UNESCO and the demand of the international community to shoulder its responsibilities towards the Israeli violations and arbitrary measures that affect Al-Aqsa Mosque and its worshipers.

He also stressed that the Jordanian Endowments Department is the sole and exclusive legal authority over Jerusalem and the Al-Aqsa Mosque in its administration, maintenance, preservation and regulation of access to it .

The final statement condemned the so-called law of the Jewish nation-state as a consecration of racist practices in violation of the rights of the Palestinian people, especially their right to self-determination . 

He stressed the concern for the unity and sovereignty of Libya, and renewed rejection of military solutions and all forms of interference in its internal affairs, calling for accelerating the achievement of a comprehensive political settlement within the framework of consensus and dialogue without exclusion.

The final statement of the summit also confirmed the support of the action plans presented by the UN envoy to Libya, Ghassan Salama, which was approved by the UN Security Council, and welcomed all steps aimed at creating the conditions for the implementation of various phases. 
He praised the role of the neighboring countries of Libya, especially the initiative of President of the Tunisian Republic Béji Caid Sibsi tripartite in coordination with Algeria and Egypt to help the Libyan parties to overcome differences and achieve a comprehensive political settlement.

The final communiqué of the Arab summit reiterated the importance of reaching a political settlement that would end the crisis in Syria based on the Geneva process and the statements of the international support group for Syria, in addition to the relevant UN Security Council resolutions that put an end to the suffering of the Syrian people and achieve their aspirations to live in security and peace. Unity, sovereignty and independence of Syria .

He stressed the rejection of military options that exacerbate the crisis and deepen the suffering of the Syrian people. He called for accelerating the transition process to a political situation that will be formulated and agreed upon by all the components of the Syrian people.

The statement also stressed the importance of the Arab role in helping the Syrian people to get out of the current crisis so as to enable Syria as an integral part of the Arab world to restore its natural position on the Arab arena, which contributes to strengthening security and stability in the region and immunizing it against external interference . 

The statement stressed that the Golan is occupied Syrian territory in accordance with international law and resolutions of the United Nations and the Security Council and the recognition of the international community, stressing its rejection of the attempts to impose a de facto policy and to enshrine Israel's sovereignty over the Golan. This represents a serious violation of international resolutions and a threat to security and stability. In the region .

He also stressed that any decision or action aimed at changing the legal and demographic situation in the occupied Syrian Golan is illegal and has no legal effect in accordance with the resolutions of the UN Security Council and the relevant resolutions of the General Assembly. 

The final communiqué of the Arab Summit called on the international community to assume its responsibilities in light of the escalating crisis of the Syrian refugees, the continued and worsening of the Palestinian refugee crisis and the continuous attempts to undermine their legitimate right to return, reduce the tragedy of displacement and asylum, To their homelands in conformity with international legality.

He stressed support for regional and international efforts to restore legitimacy to Yemen and put an end to the suffering of the Yemeni people. He stressed the need for the Houthi militias to abide by the truce agreement, the cease-fire and the implementation of the Sweden-sponsored agreement in December 2018.

The statement also stressed the continuation of negotiations to reach a political settlement in accordance with the GCC initiative and its executive mechanisms, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference and the resolutions of the UN Security Council, ending the current crisis away from foreign interference, preserving Yemen's independence and unity and restoring security and stability . 

The statement stressed the importance of intensifying the provision of humanitarian assistance to the Yemeni people to face the serious deterioration of the humanitarian, health and economic situation . 

The final communiqué of the Arab summit praised Iraq's successes in defeating the terrorist organizations, stressing the keenness on the unity and integrity of Iraq and supporting its efforts in the reconstruction of liberated areas . 

The final statement stressed the determination to further develop security cooperation and coordination relations between the Arab countries and intensify efforts to combat extremism and terrorism in all its forms and root out its sources of funding through activating the Arab Convention to combat terrorism and to take legal measures to criminalize extremist thought and atonement .

He renewed his concern to promote the value of tolerance, moderation, democracy and human rights, and to resist all manifestations of exclusion and marginalization that terrorist organizations and obscurantist movements seek to exploit, in order to protect the Arab peoples and their capabilities . 

The statement stressed the support of interfaith dialogue as a key factor in spreading and promoting the values of tolerance, human solidarity, respect for difference and facing extremism.

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11 hours ago, Floridian said:

"The political process in Iraq has succeeded and we are looking forward to more."

 

(Oh yes, definitely a huge success!)

 

Folks  . . . I don't care who ya are - THIS IS HILARIOUS.  

 

 

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1st quarter window closed! So sad! Now on to the middle of July 2019! If we don’t see then , another year lost! JMHO!

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Arab summit condemns Turkish violations of Iraqi territory and relieves debts from Baghdad

Political | 07:28 - 31/03/2019

 

 

 

BAGHDAD ( 
Reuters ) - The Arab summit in Tunis on Sunday condemned Turkish violations of Iraqi territory and sovereignty. 
The summit's decisions included a clear condemnation by all countries of the Turkish incursion into Iraqi territory, demanding that Ankara withdraw immediately without restraint or condition. 
"The decisions of the Arab summit in Tunis on Iraq also included a declaration of solidarity with the efforts of the Iraqi government in confronting the economic challenges and burdens left by the war against Da'ash," Tunisian media said. 
"It was decided to exempt 75 percent of Iraq's debts from the funds provided to Arab countries and the remaining balance of debt," she said, adding that the summit called on Arab countries to provide emergency medical and food assistance to the internally displaced in Iraq.

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Final communiqué of the Arab summit: It is unacceptable to continue the current situation that has turned the region into a region of tension and conflict

Political | 08:25 - 31/03/2019

 

 

 

 

 

Follow-up of Mawazine News  
The 30th Arab Summit, held in Tunis on Sunday, issued a final statement. 
According to the summit's final statement, the Arab leaders rejected US recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights and other Trump policies that are unfairly biased towards Israel. 
Members of the Arab League, without Syria, condemned Trump's recognition of Israeli control over the Golan Heights, captured by Israel from Syria in the 1967 Middle East war, and Trump's decision last year to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. 
In their final statement to the one-day summit, the leaders stressed that the Golan was "occupied Syrian territory under international law" and warned any country to follow the example of the United States in recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
The statement said that the Arab countries will resort to the Security Council to issue a resolution against the American recognition of the Golan. 
The leaders also stressed the importance of the Arab role to get Syria out of the current crisis to regain its position on the Arab arena. 
On the Palestinian issue, the final statement condemned the American recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and rejected all unilateral Israeli moves to change the legal status of Jerusalem. 
The statement said that achieving security and stability is based on a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue. 
The summit also stressed the commitment to provide financial support to the Palestinian budget to ensure the steadfastness of the Palestinian people. 
They also expressed their support for regional and international efforts to restore legitimacy to Yemen. 
The statement stressed the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates on the three islands of Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, occupied by Iran.
"We emphasize that the relations of cooperation between the Arab countries and Iran are based on good neighborliness, non-interference in internal affairs, the non-use of force or the threat thereof, and refrain from practices and actions that undermine confidence and stability in the region." 
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Iran responds to the "accusations" of the Arab summit and rejects its final statement

14:32 Monday 01 April 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Baghdad - Nas

TEHRAN - Iran's Foreign Ministry described the 30th summit of the Arab League, hosted by Tunisia, as "more positive" than previous summits, despite criticism of Tehran, saying it was because of the "wise management" of Tunisian officials.

"Iran is closely monitoring all the developments in this summit, because we live alongside many of the member countries of this association in a hot region of the world," Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasimi said in remarks carried by Nass today (April 1, 2019). We have common borders with each other. "

"Except for the words of a few members of the Arab League who, regrettably, showed futile insistence on their ill-conceived and wrongful approach to hostility against Iran, and made unfounded accusations against them."

He added that Iran "assesses the orientation and atmosphere of the recent Arab summit, as it was more positive compared to previous meetings of this summit," referring to "hosting and wise management and constructive of this meeting by Tunisian officials."

Qasimi rejected accusations against Iran to interfere in the region's affairs, saying that "the principled and unchangeable policy is not to interfere in the internal affairs of neighbors."

Qasimi also rejected the final statement of the summit on the sovereignty of the Emirates on the islands of Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, saying that the three islands "an integral part of Iranian territory and sovereignty."

He described the Arab League's assertion that "the Golan occupied Syrian territory as a positive," but considered it "insufficient in the face of the greed of the American president and the Zionist entity."

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16 hours ago, 10 YEARS LATER said:

 

Folks  . . . I don't care who ya are - THIS IS HILARIOUS.  

 

 

If you are counting Holidays, then yes.   

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1 hour ago, ChuckFinley said:

If you are counting Holidays, then yes.   

 

Holidays are counted 😀