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Shafaq News
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq to hold emergency session over Israeli violations and Iran strikes
Shafaq News/ Iraq's parliament will convene an extraordinary session on June 17 to discuss the Israeli attacks on Iran and breach of Iraqi sovereignty, according to the legislature's media department. The session is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. جدول اعمال الجلسة الاستثنائية الثلاثاء ١٧/ حزيران/ ٢٠٢٥ — مجلس النواب العراقي (@Parliament_iq) June 15, 2025 The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi condemned the violations of Iraqi airspace, warning that exploiting Iraqi skies to launch hostile operations against neighboring countries sets a dangerous precedent. 'This serious transgression cannot be accepted,' Al-Mandalawi affirmed, adding that 'it risks dragging Iraq into regional conflicts that do not serve its national interests and contradict its consistent stance in support of regional peace and security.' He also urged the Iraqi government, along with the foreign and defense ministries and relevant authorities, to intensify diplomatic and legal efforts in follow-up to the official complaint submitted to the UN Security Council against Israel. Earlier, independent lawmaker Amir Al-Mamouri told Shafaq News Agency that a formal request had been submitted to the parliament's presidency to hold an emergency session amid escalating military tensions between Iran and Israel. Tensions between the two countries sharply intensified on June 13, 2025, when Israel launched a surprise missile strike on Iranian territory. In retaliation, Tehran carried out a series of nighttime missile barrages over two consecutive days, targeting military sites and installations inside Israel.
Iraqi News
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Mandalawi extends congratulations to Christian community on the occasion of Easter
Baghdad – INA First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, extended warm congratulations on Sunday to the Christian community on the occasion of Easter, emphasizing their status as one of the most original and vital components of the Iraqi social fabric. According to a statement from his media office, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Mandalawi offered 'his sincerest congratulations and best wishes to our Christian brothers and sisters in Iraq and around the world on the occasion of the blessed Easter.' He stressed that 'Christians represent one of the most important and deeply rooted communities in Iraq, having historically contributed to the nation's civilization and the preservation of its cultural and social diversity.' Al-Mandalawi called for seizing the occasion to 'strengthen the values of peaceful coexistence and brotherhood among all segments of the Iraqi people, and to work together for the country's reconstruction and revival through the collective efforts of its diverse communities.' He concluded by expressing hope that 'peace and security will prevail across our beloved homeland, and that holidays may serve as opportunities to deepen love and harmony and to move forward toward a future worthy of the sacrifices of all Iraqis.'
Iraqi News
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Anfal Crime Is a Deep National Wound, Says Al-Mandalawi
First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi affirmed on Monday that the Anfal crime is a deep national wound. In a statement obtained by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Mandalawi said, "The Anfal crime committed by the Ba'athist regime against the Kurdish people 37 years ago was not merely a military operation, but a dark page in the history of tyranny and oppression. Internationally prohibited weapons were used to commit genocide against innocent people, in an unforgettable scene of pain and betrayal." He added, "What happened in Anfal is not merely a painful past, but rather a moral and national responsibility that requires us to document the facts, stand with the victims and their families, and work to achieve justice and restore dignity." The First Deputy Speaker emphasized that "restoring the dignity of the victims can only be achieved by consolidating the values of justice and equality, and building a state that respects its diversity and protects all its components from any recurrence of these tragedies." He affirmed that "the parliament will spare no effort in supporting every legal and humanitarian effort to criminalize these crimes before history and the world."
Iraqi News
25-03-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq: Interested in developing relations with brotherly neighbors and friends
First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Muhsin Al-Mandalawi affirmed on Tuesday that Iraq is interested in developing its relations with its brothers, neighbors, and friends. He also stated that Iraq invites reputable companies to invest in Iraq and benefit from the country's internal stability and attractive environment. "Al-Mandalawi received the Turkish Ambassador to Iraq, Anil Bora Inan, and his accompanying delegation to discuss several important issues at the local and regional levels, as well as bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them in various fields," said the media office of First Deputy Speaker in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. He stressed that "Iraq is interested in developing its relations with its brothers, neighbors, and friends, and provides significant facilities for reputable companies to invest in the country," calling on them to take advantage of the internal stability and attractive environment to expand their participation and presence, particularly "in developing the energy and electricity sectors, improving infrastructure services, and strengthening their economic partnerships to serve common interests." Al-Mandlawi called for "the importance of conducting an urgent, high-level dialogue between the governments and parliaments of the region's countries to address the threats that destabilize regional security, and to work diligently to prevent the expansion of the conflict, deter the Zionist occupation forces from implementing their malicious plans, and to work together to stop the crimes of genocide in Gaza," He also condemned "the ongoing violations of the sovereignty of Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen."
Shafaq News
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Parliamentary leaders clash over salaries amid legislative gridlock
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Iraq's First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi dismissed remarks by Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, who questioned the legitimacy of lawmakers receiving salaries despite the ongoing suspension of parliamentary sessions. Al-Mashhadani, in a televised interview on Monday, criticized the continued legislative standstill, saying, 'A month has passed without activity—how are salaries paid to those not working?' He asked, revealing that he planned to seek guidance from Sunni and Shia religious authorities on the matter and consult political bloc leaders and parliamentary committee heads. In response, Al-Mandalawi defended Parliament's record, saying it had been highly active before the year's end, passing key legislation including the three-year budget, Public Sector Employment Framework, Disability Care Law, National Security Agency legislation, Election Commission Law, and anti-prostitution measures. He also highlighted lawmakers' oversight role, noting that parliamentary committees had summoned ministers and senior officials for questioning. Al-Mandalawi called for an 'urgent meeting of the parliamentary presidency, political bloc leaders, and committee heads' to realign legislative priorities, revive parliamentary functions, and address pressing national and regional issues. Independent lawmaker Hussein Al-Sabri told Shafaq News on Sunday that there was growing support for dissolving Parliament and holding early elections if the deadlock persisted. 'The failure to reach a quorum has caused a crisis, stalling Parliament's legislative and oversight roles,' he said. 'We urged the speaker to pursue early elections instead of allowing continued inaction,' Al-Sabri added, warning that lawmakers could gather signatures to dissolve Parliament if the impasse remained. Parliament has faced repeated disruptions due to the failure to meet quorum requirements despite scheduled sessions. The next legislative elections are scheduled for October.
