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29-09-2020 11:26 PM
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Baghdad / Al-Akhbariya:
The US ambassador to Iraq, Matthew Toller, called on Tuesday for the government to name and hold accountable the terrorists responsible for the attacks against the embassy, indicating that the security of the Green Zone and Baghdad airport is subject to the authority of armed groups outside the country.
The head of the Salvation and Development Front, Osama al-Nujaifi, said in a statement received by Al-Akhbariya that, “This afternoon, he received the US ambassador to Iraq, Matthew Toller, and discussed with him developments and developments related to the withdrawal and closing of the US embassy in Baghdad, and the consequent impact on the whole Relations and cooperation between Iraq and the United States. "
Al-Nujaifi stressed, according to the statement: "The situation in Iraq does not tolerate a boycott of the international community, as it damages the supreme interests of the people." for them".
He explained, "Iraq suffers from crises and problems, and needs the support of the international community. The closure of the embassy is a negative message that affects the support and attribution, which creates new problems adding to what it suffers from."
He added, "I met Biden in 2011 when he was Vice President of the United States, when he came to Iraq to participate in a ceremony due to the withdrawal of US forces, and I told him that the decision to withdraw is wrong, and Iraq is not ready for this step, and it will have major repercussions."
Al-Nujaifi added, "The Vice President told me that the decision was taken and there is no room now for discussion. I also assured the US President upon my visit to Washington that the decision to withdraw was wrong, which caused the collapse of the country and the control of the terrorist organization ISIS over cities and provinces, with the sectarian incursions that Iraq witnessed and the suffering it caused." To the citizens, today I fear history will repeat itself. "
He called on the US administration to reconsider its decision to close the embassy in Baghdad.
For his part, the ambassador gave a detailed explanation of his government's point of view regarding the decision to close the embassy, noting that "after the successful visit to Kazemi, what is required is control of the Green Zone because it is under the control of forces that are not under the control of the government, and whose contexts are not respected, as is the case with regard to the airport. Baghdad International, as well as providing protection for the military convoys of the coalition forces. "
The ambassador stressed: "The increase in the activity of the Katyusha launchers in the recent period is targeting the Iraqi state before targeting the American embassy, which necessitates that the perpetrators of these terrorist acts be called by their names without courtesy or weakness, and confronting them in defense of Iraq and its sovereignty above all," pointing out that "his country is keen. On supporting Iraq, and encouraging the positive steps that Al-Kazemi is taking, and he demands that serious steps be taken to restore the authority of the state through a plan that begins with Baghdad to include all of Iraq.
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs will hold a press conference tomorrow on the targeting and protection of diplomatic missions
  
{Baghdad: Al Furat News} Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein will hold a press conference tomorrow, Wednesday, at the Government Palace, regarding the targeting and protection of diplomatic missions in Iraq.

It is noteworthy that the Iraqi government is facing internal and external pressure regarding the targeting of diplomatic missions in Iraq, including the US embassy.
Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi said in the cabinet session today, Tuesday, "There are continuous missile attacks, the last of which was yesterday and led to the death of five people from our family and our families, which prompted diplomatic institutions and bodies to think about closing their embassies, the first of which is the United States of America and the European Union."
He stressed that "this position is not directed against the Iraqi government, but against the conditions of the country, and the closure of embassies means lack of cooperation with countries in the economic, cultural and military aspects, in light of the great challenges that Iraq faces."
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Former Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi stressed, on Tuesday, Iraq's need for the presence of the international coalition to fight ISIS, indicating that the closure of the embassy will deliver disastrous messages from Iraq to the world and will enter us with international and economic isolation and will lead to the closure of most countries' embassies.
Al-Abadi said in a televised statement followed by Al-Akhbariya: "The slide in the war means the end of Iraq internationally and economically, and that the country needs intelligence and logistical support from the international coalition to eradicate ISIS cancer, and there is no talk of withdrawal now."
He added, "America told us to close the embassy and not to transfer it to Erbil in case the attacks were not stopped, and that the closure would send catastrophic messages from Iraq towards the world and would enter us into international and economic isolation and would lead to the closure of the embassies of most countries."
He explained that "the people do not know the extent of the danger of continuing the targeting of missions to the security of Iraq and its economic situation and the continuing work of investors, companies and international organizations."
He pointed out that "Trump does not want to expose the embassy to any threat, especially with the close of the American elections, since any step will change the results."
 
 
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OK al-Abadi I will say it for you. Iraq will turn into another Iran, there, that's what you really wanted to say right...

 

It appears the USA is finally putting enough pressure on Iraq that they will be forced to make a decision about Iran, I hope they choose wisely. 

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A lot of posturing. The rockets have been aimed at embassies and bases for months, but only now does the US demand they stop, right around the time Kazemi is passing a major reform. What a coincidence!

 

The nation of Iraq rejected any alliance with Iran the day the protests started. Every event since then has been an incremental step toward purging them. This embassy business is just another step, and probably a big one.

 

 

 

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Shafaq News / The Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein called on Wednesday the US government to reconsider the "initial" decision to close its embassy in the capital, Baghdad, describing the withdrawal as a dangerous step for the country in all aspects, especially the economic one.

This is the first official acknowledgment by the federal government after reports were received about Washington's intention to close its embassy in Baghdad due to the increasing attacks by the armed Shiite factions loyal to Tehran that target US interests.

Hussein said in a press conference held after a meeting between ambassadors of 25 countries with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, that "during the meeting the seriousness of the American decision to withdraw diplomatically" was discussed, indicating that "closing the US embassy in Baghdad gives wrong signals, whether to extremists, they will imagine that There is an imaginary victory for their policy, and it gives false signals to the Iraqi people  that they will be isolated from the world, and this does not help the Iraqi government and people. "

And he added, "We hope that the US administration will reconsider the decision to close the embassy, and we will communicate with it to reverse this decision."

Hussein pointed out that "the Iraqi government is not happy with the initial decision to withdraw the US and to close its embassy in Baghdad because there are possibilities that this withdrawal will lead to other withdrawals and will affect all economic conditions, including economic conditions."

And on the visit that Hussein made to Tehran, the latter said, "We were frank during our visit to Iran that these operations would lead to chaos of weapons in Iraq and would lead to a security and political disaster in Iraq and the region."

He also said, "In our discussions with the highest levels in Iran, we discussed this issue, and the brothers in Tehran promised us to exert our effort and emphasized that they have no relations with these factions and they are exerting their efforts for the sake of stability and security in Iraq."

The minister continued by saying that "withdrawal is not in America's interest either, and we understand the electoral situation there," noting that Iraq is communicating with countries of the world to review the decision to withdraw the American side from Iraq.

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The US State Department calls on Baghdad to take 'immediate measures': Washington is angry at the al-Radwaniyah attack ...
 

Baghdad - People  

The US State Department expressed, on Wednesday, the US administration’s anger at the casualties in the missile attack that hit a house near Baghdad Airport.  

In a statement, the US State Department spokeswoman, Morgan Ortagus, said that "people" received a copy of it (September 30, 2020), that the United States was outraged by the missile attack. To "take immediate action to hold the perpetrators accountable."   

She added, "We have made clear before that the actions of outlaw militias backed by Iran remain the biggest and only deterrent to stability in Iraq, and these militias pose an unacceptable danger to everyone in Iraq from diplomatic officials and diplomatic facilities to Iraqi activists and families."  

The State Department spokeswoman expressed "the condolences of the United States to the innocent Iraqi people, and to their families, who have fallen again the victims of these brutal acts of violence."
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On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced that the government has taken measures to protect diplomatic missions, stressing that the withdrawal of the US embassy gives wrong signals to the Iraqi people.

Hussein stated in a press conference that "protecting diplomatic missions is the duty of the government, and the withdrawal of the American embassy gives wrong signals to the Iraqi people."

He added, "The government has taken measures to protect diplomatic missions," calling on "the American administration to reconsider the decision to close the embassy."

The Foreign Minister indicated that "the government is not happy with the US administration’s decision to withdraw from Baghdad," noting that "Al-Kazemi presented the government's vision towards the American withdrawal decision."

Fouad Hussein stressed that "targeting diplomatic missions is a direct targeting of Iraq," noting that "Al-Kazimi has communicated with many leaders of countries regarding the American withdrawal decision."

He continued, "The chaos of weapons in Iraq will lead to the burning of the region," explaining that "Iran has promised us to make efforts to support the stability of Iraq."

"We will continue with the American side to change the decision to withdraw from Baghdad, and the withdrawal is not in favor of the American situation," he stressed, pointing out, "We explained during our contact with world countries about the danger of the American withdrawal from Iraq."

Hussein continued, "Reorganizing the security situation in Baghdad needs some time, and keeping violence out of society is part of the government's policy."

He pointed out that "various channels began dialogue with the factions," noting that "the Iranian-American tension is reflected in the Iraqi reality, and that" the government is serious about investigating the targeting of diplomatic missions.

The foreign minister stated that "the attacks on missions have nothing to do with resistance," stressing that "attacks on missions are unacceptable."

 
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Iraq calls on Washington to reconsider the decision to close the embassy: Baghdad is unhappy

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Iraq calls on Washington to reconsider the decision to close the embassy: Baghdad is unhappy
 

Baghdad - People  

On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced that Iraq refused to close the US embassy in Baghdad, while affirming that the government had taken measures to protect diplomatic missions.  

Hussein said in a press conference attended by "People" (September 30, 2020), "It is the duty of the government to protect diplomatic missions, and the withdrawal of the US embassy gives wrong signals to the Iraqi people."  

He added, "The government has taken measures to protect diplomatic missions," calling on the US administration to "reconsider the decision to close the embassy."  

The foreign minister pointed out that "the government is not happy with the US administration’s decision to withdraw from Baghdad," noting that "Al-Kazemi presented the government's vision of the American withdrawal decision."  

Fouad Hussein confirmed, "The targeting of diplomatic missions is a direct targeting of Iraq," pointing out that "Al-Kazemi has communicated with many leaders of countries regarding the US administration's decision."  

He continued, "The chaos of weapons in Iraq will lead to the burning of the region," explaining that "Iran has promised us to make efforts to support the stability of Iraq."  

The Foreign Minister stressed, "Iraq understands the atmosphere of the US elections and the fears of a recurrence of previous incidents and will continue its negotiations to change the decision to withdraw from Baghdad, because it is not in the interest of Iraq and the United States alike." ".  

Hussein indicated that "reorganizing the security situation in Baghdad requires some time, and keeping violence away from society is part of the government's policy," stressing "opening dialogue channels with the factions," and noting that "the Iranian-American tension is now being reflected in the Iraqi reality."  

Hussein stated, "We have repeatedly confirmed the government's seriousness in investigating targeting diplomatic missions," stressing that "these attacks do not fall under the heading of resistance, but rather are targeting Iraq and its interests." 

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SULAYMANIYAH / MOSUL, IRAQ (Reuters) - The Counter-Terrorism Service in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq said on Wednesday that armed groups backed by Iran carried out a missile attack targeting US forces in the city of Erbil, the capital of the semi-autonomous region, hours after Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi pledged to protect foreign missions .

 
 
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi during a meeting with security leaders in Basra, Iraq, on August 22, 2020. Photo obtained by Reuters from the media office of the Iraqi prime minister.

The agency blamed the Popular Mobilization Forces, a coalition of Iranian-backed Shiite factions that is part of the Iraqi armed forces.

The agency said in a statement that the Popular Mobilization Forces fired six missiles from the outskirts of Sheikh Amir village in Nineveh Governorate targeting the US-led coalition forces at Erbil International Airport.

He added that four rockets landed on the outskirts of the airport complex, and that two did not explode.

The Kurdish Interior Ministry condemned the attack, which it said took place at 8:30 p.m. local time (1730 GMT). It did not directly blame the PMF, but said the rockets were fired from an area under the control of the PMF's 30th Brigade.

US Army Colonel Wayne Maruto, spokesman for the US-led coalition, said that initial reports indicated that indirect fire did not fall on coalition forces in Erbil. He wrote on Twitter, “There were no casualties or damage. The accident is under investigation ”.

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, which took place hours after Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi pledged in a meeting with senior diplomats to protect foreign missions and to limit weapons possession to government forces after Washington threatened to close its embassy in Baghdad.

 

Al-Kazemi's office said in a statement that he affirmed, in a meeting with 25 foreign envoys, including the American ambassador, “Iraq’s keenness to impose the rule of law and to restrict weapons in the hands of the state and to protect diplomatic missions and headquarters.”

He stressed that "the perpetrators of attacks on the security of diplomatic missions seek to destabilize Iraq and sabotage its regional and international relations."

Kurdish media said that sirens were heard inside a nearby military base housing US soldiers. The spokesman, Muhammad Qadri, told Reuters that a missile fell 200 meters from the base of the Iranian Kurdistan Democratic Party. It was not clear if the party was an intended target.

Media reports indicated that Washington may transfer diplomatic personnel to Erbil, where the Kurdistan region has long been seen as a safe haven from the violence sweeping the rest of Iraq and away from the Iranian-backed Iraqi factions that the United States blames for the regular attacks. Growing on their interests.

On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Masrour Barzani, condemned the missile attack and called for Al-Kazemi to hold the perpetrators accountable.

Barzani said on Twitter, “I strongly condemn the missile attack that took place tonight in Erbil. The Kurdistan Regional Government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the stability of Kurdistan and our response will be strong. ”

"I spoke with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi about the importance of holding the perpetrators accountable," he added.

 

The Iraqi army held a “terrorist group” responsible for the attack, saying it did not lead to “significant loss” of life.

The Iraqi army said in a statement that the attack was launched from Nineveh Governorate in the north, using a “missile launcher” on the back of a vehicle, adding that “Supreme directives were issued to arrest the commander of the force responsible for the area from which the missiles were launched, and an immediate investigation was opened.”

"A terrorist group (this evening, Wednesday) targeted Erbil Governorate with a number of missiles," he added.

Rockets are often launched across the Tigris River towards the heavily fortified US diplomatic complex.

Rocket attacks increased during the past few weeks near the embassy, and roadside bombs targeted convoys carrying ammunition for the US-led coalition.

A roadside bomb hit a British convoy in Baghdad, in the first such attack on Western diplomats in Iraq in years.

The Iraqi army announced that three children and two women were killed on Monday when two missiles fired by armed factions hit a house. Police sources said Baghdad Airport was the intended target.

"These attacks do not target international missions only, but they also target innocent citizens, including children," Al-Kazemi said.

 

"We expressed our deep concern about the increase in the numbers and development of attacks against diplomatic institutions in Iraq," the 25 diplomats said in a joint statement.

They added, "We welcomed the measures taken by Prime Minister Al-Kazemi and his government to address these concerns."

The statement said the US ambassador attended the meeting on Wednesday.

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President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, confirmed today, Wednesday, that he spoke with Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, after the missile attack that targeted Erbil International Airport, stressing that the response to this attack will be strong.
Masrour Barzani said in a tweet on Twitter: "I strongly condemn the missile attack tonight in Erbil. The Kurdistan Regional Government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the stability of the Kurdistan Region and our response will be strong."
He pointed out that he had spoken with the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, about the aforementioned bombing, stressing the importance of holding the perpetrators accountable for their actions.
In turn, the Ministry of the Interior of the Kurdistan Regional Government said in a statement that six missiles were fired between the villages of Sheikh Amir and Tarjila in Bartella.
She added that this area is controlled by the 30th Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces, and the Ministry's special teams are investigating seriously in order to obtain more information.
For his part, the Counter-Terrorism Service in the Kurdistan Region said in a statement that the Popular Mobilization Forces fired six missiles from a site near Mosul, adding that the missiles targeted Erbil International Airport.
 
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The legal expert, Ali Al-Tamimi, confirmed today, Wednesday, that the presence of US forces in Iraq, with nine bases, is official and at the request of the Iraqi government.

Al-Tamimi told Al-Akhbariya, "The first agreement between Iraq and America was in 2008, which stipulated the withdrawal of American forces," indicating that "the forces withdrew on 1 January 2011 and did not renew the agreement, and it was called the Sufa agreement."

He pointed out that "the second agreement in 2008, which is a cooperation agreement in all technical, economic and security fields, and did not provide for the presence of American forces," noting that "the second agreement, Article 27 of it, permits the agreement to be canceled unilaterally after a year of notice."

He noted that "after the ISIS attack, Iraq officially requested assistance from America after the issuance of Security Council Resolution 2170, which placed ISIS under Chapter Seven of the United Nations Charter," noting that "the coalition forces came for the purpose of air support, training and assistance at the request of the Abadi government at the Paris conference."

And he stated that "there is no new agreement on the presence of foreign forces or the rules that were said to number 9," explaining that "the Iraqi government has the right to request their removal after the parliament votes."

 
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The US State Department confirmed, on Thursday, that it is conducting an investigation into the missile targeting that targeted the vicinity of Erbil.

The US State Department said in press statements that it "has learned about the missile targeting in Erbil, and that it is undergoing an investigation."

And she indicated that she "has not been completely sure until now, whether there were losses suffered by the consulate or the American soldiers there."

 

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The head of the State of Law coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, confirmed, on Thursday, that the missile attack that targeted Harir camp near Erbil airport, will complicate the scene.

Al-Maliki's office said in a statement received by Alsumaria News that "the head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, received in his office today the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mrs. Jenin Blashardt."
 
The office added that "during the meeting, discussions took place on various political and security issues and developments in Iraq and the region, which may threaten the expansion of security crises if the conflict in and around Iraq intensifies."
 
 
According to the statement, Al-Maliki said, "The escalation that Iraq is witnessing is a reflection of the intensity of the international, regional, regional, and regional conflict in the region, and this is what we have warned us about a lot," noting that "the attacks against Harir camp in Erbil add to the complexity, especially as it opened the possibility for the entry of factions Different on the issue of the disagreement over the presence, survival or withdrawal of US forces, and that it is not in the interest of the country's stability. "
 
 
Al-Maliki called for strengthening "confidence between the political forces and the government through a national dialogue supported by the United Nations with the aim of reaching an agreement on the contentious issues that constitute the current crisis and overcoming it," calling on all political forces to "seriously contribute to calming the crisis atmosphere in preparation for holding early elections and forming an elected government."
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Barzani announces Kurdistan's readiness to cooperate with Al-Kazemi in the face of 'saboteurs'
 

Baghdad - People  

The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, stressed, on Thursday, that all parties must protect the security of the Kurdistan region and Iraq.  

Barzani said, in a statement, that "People" received a copy of it, (September 1, 2020), that "a group of saboteurs launched, at 8:30 pm yesterday, Wednesday, six missiles, from the Bartella area, near Mosul, towards the headquarters of the coalition." The international team is in Erbil, and fortunately, it was unable to inflict any losses. "  

  

Barzani added, "We see in this attack an attack on the people of the Kurdistan region and their allies in the war against terrorism, and at the same time, we are convinced that all security forces in the Kurdistan region and Iraq, Peshmerga forces, Iraqi forces and the Popular Mobilization Forces must intensify their efforts to block roads in front of these acts of sabotage." , Carried out by subversive groups. "  

  

He pointed out that "the sacrifices of the Peshmerga, the Iraqi forces, and the coalition must be an incentive for us to protect the security and stability of Iraq, all embassies, and the world’s representatives, in Iraq, and security must be extended in its best ways, in this difficult economic situation imposed by the Corona pandemic, on citizens. In our country and in the whole world. "  

  

Barzani warned that "those who carry out the sabotage attacks are the enemies of Iraq as a whole, and the Iraqi security forces must be one hand in confronting them and presenting them to the law, and on our side and in order to achieve this cooperation with the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, they are ready to provide aid and support, as we are sure." He will make every effort to achieve security and stability. "  

  

On Thursday, the Iraqi Forces Alliance attacked what it described as "gangs of fugitive weapons" against the backdrop of missile strikes that targeted the outskirts of Erbil Governorate, while calling on the government to assume its responsibilities and take measures to stop "gangs intrusion."  

The coalition stated in a statement, which "people" received a copy of (October 1, 2020), that "we strongly condemn the gangs of fugitive weapons their challenge to the authority of the state and their endeavor to set Iraq ablaze in all its provinces, and threaten the lives of the Iraqi citizen wherever he is found, in southern, central or western Iraq." Or to the left of it, with wild Katyusha rockets. "    

The statement added, "As Iraqi forces are keen on the security of Iraq and the Iraqis, we call on the government to shoulder its responsibilities and take measures to stop the incursion of gangs of fugitive weapons, and to initiate intelligence and field operations to stop the Iraqi bloodshed, and to confirm the ability of the government and its security apparatus to confront this blind terrorism."    

The statement pointed out that "the endeavor of some parties, armed groups and Katyusha factions to impose their decision and raise their voice loudly against the state’s decision and voice; rather it constitutes a serious challenge that may lead, if the government does not take a bold decision to disarm it by force, to assassinating the state and its institutions and destabilizing the pillars of its democratic system." .    

The statement pointed out that "it has become clear who does not want to build the state, and is striving to destabilize it and insult its prestige, and the insistence on targeting the safe in Iraqi Kurdistan is only an insistence on the project of sabotaging Iraq, threatening its security and stability, and expelling its guests from brothers and friends."    

The coalition stressed that "it has become imperative for the government of Mr. Al-Kazemi to prove its worth and ability to impose security, and to oblige divisions and formations under its leadership by order of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and at the same time, we expect serious political forces to support the government's efforts to establish security and stability throughout Iraq."    

  

And the US State Department confirmed, on Thursday, that it is currently conducting an investigation into the missile targeting that targeted the vicinity of Erbil.  

6 missiles landed near the headquarters of the International Coalition in Erbil, yesterday evening, Wednesday, at 8:30, including 3 missiles near the headquarters of the opposition Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran, and 3 others near the headquarters of the International Alliance.    

The US State Department said to the Kurdish Rudaw network, and "People" followed it (September 1, 2020), that it “has learned about the missile targeting in Erbil, and that it is undergoing an investigation about it, noting that it has not been completely confirmed until now, whether there are losses suffered by the consulate or the American soldiers. over there".    

  

On Wednesday, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan region, Masrour Barzani, condemned the missile strikes that targeted the Erbil governorate this evening.  

"I strongly condemn the missile attack that took place tonight in Erbil. The Kurdistan Regional Government will not tolerate any attempt to undermine the stability of Kurdistan, and our response will be strong," Barzani said in a blog post on "People" (September 30, 2020).      

He added that he had made a "call to Federal Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi," stressing the importance of holding those involved accountable.      

  

And the Ministry of Interior in the Kurdistan region announced, at an earlier time, the details of the missile attack that targeted the vicinity of Erbil Governorate.  

The ministry said in a statement that "People" received a copy (September 30, 2020), that "at exactly 8:30 pm, six missiles were fired at Erbil International Airport, which fortunately did not achieve any targets and no one was hurt, and the shells were fired from A small truck is located on the border of Bartella between the villages of Sheikh Amir and Tarjila, and this area is located on the borders of the 30th Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces, noting that "our special teams are investigating the details to obtain more information."          

The statement added, "While we strongly condemn this cowardly terrorist attack, we are also fully prepared to face any aggression, and we also call on the federal government to take the necessary measures."          

  

Earlier, the Counter-Terrorism Service in the Kurdistan region announced that 6 rockets had landed on the outskirts of Erbil Governorate, accusing the Popular Mobilization Forces in Nineveh of being behind the attacks.  

The agency stated in a statement that "People" received a copy of it (September 30, 2020), that "Groups belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces in Nineveh fired 6 missiles and fell at 8:30 pm in the outskirts of Erbil Governorate, after they were fired from Sheikh Amir village in the governorate. Nineveh".            

The statement added, "The missiles were targeting Erbil International Airport, but they landed a far distance from it," stressing that "two of the missiles did not explode."            

The agency stressed that "there are no damages as a result of the rockets."            

  

Earlier, a source reported that missiles fell near the headquarters of the International Coalition in Erbil Governorate.  

The source, who is from the International Coalition, told Kurdish media, that a number of rockets landed near the headquarters of the international coalition in the "Korda Jal" area, indicating that the coalition does not yet know the type of attack, or the exact number of missiles.              

He explained, "The coalition leadership asked the associates at the headquarters to protect themselves."              

And press sources had reported an Iranian bombardment of a site of the Democratic Party opposed to Iran, near the village of "Darah Bin".              

  

 

  

The leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Hoshyar Zebari, commented earlier today on the missile attacks that targeted the vicinity of the city of Erbil.  

Zebari said in a blog posted on "People", (September 30, 2020), that "three missile attacks tonight on sites near the headquarters of the Iranian opposition near Erbil airport, is another escalation of destabilizing security in Iraqi Kurdistan, by the same groups that attack the American embassy and its convoys. In Baghdad, measures are needed to stop these operations. "              

  

Earlier, the security authorities in the Kurdistan region closed the Erbil-Mosul road, after the missile attacks that targeted the vicinity of the city of Erbil.  

A security source told "People" (September 30, 2020), that "the security forces in Erbil have completely closed the road linking the city of Mosul, the center of Nineveh Governorate, after a missile attack targeting an American base near Arbil airport was repelled."              

For his part, the deputy of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Sherwan Al-Dobardani, said in a blog posted on "Nas", that "the rockets were launched from the village of Tarjila, which belongs to the sub-district          

  

The 30th Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces stated that it is searching for the launchers of the rockets that were launched from an area under its control towards the vicinity of Erbil Airport.  

"The area from which the missiles were launched is shared between us and the Iraqi army, and it is a border area, and even the Peshmerga forces are close to it, and it is an open agricultural area," said Major General Sami Bakdash, a media official.      

He added, "Since the launch of the rockets, we launched a search for their launchers, but until now we have not achieved anything," noting that the Popular Mobilization Forces have nothing to do with launching the rockets.      

He continued, "These actions harm the crowd and its reputation, and we have not and will not perform them," adding that "the search for the rocket launchers is still underway."      

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Al-Maliki comments on targeting Erbil with a missile attack
 

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The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, discussed, on Thursday, with the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Jenin Blaskhart, the latest developments in the security and political situation, especially the issue of the US presence in the country.   

  

The media office of the owners said in a statement that "People" received a copy of it, (October 1, 2020) that "the head of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, received in his office today the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mrs. Jenin Blashart, and during the meeting discussed various issues and political developments." And the security that Iraq and the region is witnessing, which may threaten the expansion of security crises if the conflict in and around Iraq intensifies. "  

Al-Maliki explained, "The escalation that Iraq is witnessing is a reflection of the intensity of the international, regional, regional, and regional conflict in the region, and this is what we have warned us about a lot," noting that "the attacks against Harir camp in Erbil add to the complexity, especially as it opened the possibility for the entry of different factions." "On the issue of the disagreement over the presence, survival or withdrawal of US forces, and that they are not in the interest of the country's stability."  

The leader of the legal state coalition called for "strengthening confidence between the political forces and the government through a national dialogue supported by the United Nations with the aim of reaching an agreement on the contentious issues that constitute the current crisis and overcoming it, calling on all political forces to contribute seriously to calming the crisis atmosphere in preparation for early elections and forming an elected government." ".  

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A senior US State Department official, David Schenker, confirmed today, Thursday, that the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are a major problem and we will not hesitate to move to protect our soldiers there

"The United States will not hesitate to act to protect its personnel in Iraq," said Schenker, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.

And David Schenker gave a warning when he was asked a question during a press briefing on US threats to close its embassy in Baghdad.

The American diplomat refused to comment on what he called "private diplomatic talks" by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, but said, "We cannot tolerate threats to our people, men and women serving abroad."

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01-10-2020 02:23 PM

Barzani: We are ready to support Al-Kazemi in the face of "the enemies of Iraq"

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The President of the Kurdistan region, Nechirvan Barzani, confirmed, on Thursday, that his government is ready to provide a hand of aid and support to Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi in confronting what he called the enemies of Iraq.

Barzani said, in a statement, that "a group of saboteurs launched, at 8:30 pm yesterday, Wednesday, six missiles, from the Bartella area, near Mosul, towards the headquarters of the International Coalition in Erbil, and fortunately they were unable to inflict any losses." .

Barzani added, "We see in this attack an attack on the people of the Kurdistan region and their allies in the war against terrorism, and at the same time, we are convinced that all security forces in the Kurdistan region and Iraq, Peshmerga forces, Iraqi forces and the Popular Mobilization Forces must intensify their efforts to block roads in front of these acts of sabotage." , Carried out by subversive groups. "

He pointed out that "the sacrifices of the Peshmerga, the Iraqi forces, and the coalition must be an incentive for us to protect the security and stability of Iraq, all embassies, and the world’s representatives, in Iraq, and security must be extended in its best ways, in this difficult economic situation imposed by the Corona pandemic, on citizens. In our country and in the whole world. "

Barzani warned that "those who carry out the sabotage attacks are the enemies of Iraq as a whole, and the Iraqi security forces must be one hand in confronting them and presenting them to the law, and on our side and in order to achieve this cooperation with the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, they are ready to provide aid and support, as we are sure." He will make every effort to achieve security and stability. "

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Editing date: 01/10/2020 19:16 • 102 times read
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On Thursday, the US State Department considered the presence of "militias" in Iraq "a major problem."
US Assistant Secretary of State David Schenker said, in statements, that "the Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are a major problem and we will not hesitate to move to protect our soldiers there."

"We cannot tolerate any threat to our embassy in Baghdad, and we will not hesitate to take steps to protect it," he added.

On Wednesday, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein called on the US government to reconsider the "initial" decision to close its embassy in the capital, Baghdad, describing the withdrawal as a dangerous step for the country in all aspects, especially the economic one.

This is the first official acknowledgment by the federal government after reports were received about Washington's intention to close its embassy in Baghdad due to the increasing attacks by the armed Shiite factions loyal to Tehran that target US interests.
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Thursday, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) revealed joint coordination between the governments of the center and the region to take deterrent measures against the perpetrators of the bombing of Erbil.
Deputy Dana al-Katib, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party headed by Masoud Barzani, said, "Up to the moment, we have not received any results regarding the knowledge of the parties that fired rockets at Erbil Governorate."
He added, "It is natural for these attacks to be carried out as they happened in Baghdad and the Green Zone, and we have not seen any announcement from any official party that the perpetrators have been arrested."
The writer noted, "If there is an intention to stop these attacks or find people accused of these actions, we will actually see the results," expressing his "regret for the confusion of papers, which made it difficult for the government and security authorities to catch the perpetrators."
He continued, "Yesterday's operation is a message from the perpetrators that they can reach the diplomatic missions anywhere, but we rule this out in light of the tight security measures currently in the Kurdistan region."
The writer revealed, "
In between, "These actions diminish the sovereignty and power of the federal government, and Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi is currently under great international and global pressure."
At the conclusion of his speech, the writer ruled out "a recurrence of these attacks in the heart of the Kurdistan region."
On Wednesday, the Joint Operations Command announced the opening of an investigation into the bombing of Erbil governorate in the Kurdistan region with a number of missiles using a modified Kia wheel carrying a launcher that fell near a number of villages, including two missiles near the Hassan Shami camp for the displaced.
In its statement, the leadership stated that the launch of these missiles was marked from the Turgela Valley in the Hamdaniya district in the Nineveh governorate, and no significant losses were reported, and the wheel from which these missiles were launched was burned, and directives were issued to arrest the commander of the force responsible for the area from which the missiles were launched. An immediate investigation is opened.
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Ministerial Council for National Security: Tightening measures to protect diplomatic missions and prosecute missile launchers

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The Ministerial Council for National Security announced today, Thursday, the tightening of measures to protect diplomatic missions and prosecute missile launchers.
 The Media Office of the Prime Minister said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the Ministerial Council for National Security held an emergency session headed by the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, to discuss developments in security events across the country."
He added, "The council discussed strengthening security measures related to the protection of embassies and diplomatic missions within the framework of Iraq's commitment to protect them in accordance with international treaties for diplomatic missions, as well as discussing the implications of the missile strikes that the Kurdistan region was subjected to yesterday," stressing that "dealing with these aggressive acts with severe measures." Being a threat to national and social security, doubling security efforts to pursue people and entities launching rockets in any area, and holding accountable the security forces holding the land in which the security breach occurs, in order to establish the law and preserve the prestige of the state.
The statement added, "The demonstrations file and the mechanisms for dealing with and protecting them were also discussed within the framework of the law that guaranteed freedom of opinion, expression and peaceful demonstration, in addition to discussing the directives of the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces regarding the fact-finding committee for martyrs and wounded protesters and security forces."
"The Ministerial Council for National Security discussed ways to facilitate the granting of entry visas to foreign investors, and to facilitate the task of granting the privileges to visitors to the holy shrines to perform the forty-day visit, after the Prime Minister's directives to grant approval to 1500 visitors from each country that has visitors to the holy shrines."
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The Supreme Committee for Airport Security: Preventing persons and wheels from entering airports without a job description and official approvals

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Today, Thursday, the Supreme Committee for Airport Security confirmed that people and wheels are prohibited from entering airports without a job status and official approvals. 
A statement by the Ports Authority received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) stated that "the head of the Border Ports Authority, Major General Omar Adnan Al-Waeli, participated in the meeting of the Supreme Committee for Airport Security, in implementation of the Diwani order (16), which was held at Baghdad International Airport headed by Minister of Interior Othman Al-Ghanimi and in the presence of the National Security Adviser. Qasim Al-Araji, representative of the intelligence service for border crossings affairs, advisor to the Minister of Interior, Assistant Head of the Civil Aviation Authority, and Personal Secretary of the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
The statement added, "The meeting included following up the measures taken to activate the recommendations of the Supreme Committee for Airport Security and according to the Diwani Order (16) and approved by the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, which included a number of decisions, including the evacuation of offices at airports that fall outside the description. Employment for the work of departments operating at air border crossings, as well as preventing people and wheels from entering airports without a job status and official approvals, and imposing the rule of law and state prestige and not prejudice to the airport campus.
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US State Department: Trump is determined to protect our soldiers in Iraq
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The US State Department confirmed, today, Thursday, that US President Donald Trump is determined to protect US soldiers in Iraq.
"The United States is committed to a long-term relationship with Iraq," State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus said in a press statement.
And she added, "US President Donald Trump is determined to protect our soldiers in Iraq."

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