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Iraqi News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraqi parliamentary session postponed amid row over Speaker Al-Mashhadani's remarks
Baghdad ( – A session of the Iraqi Parliament was abruptly postponed on Monday (July 14, 2025) after a heated verbal altercation erupted between Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, his First Deputy Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, and MPs from the Coordination Framework. A parliamentary source reported that the dispute was ignited by recent televised remarks from Al-Mashhadani, in which he suggested that the country could soon witness demonstrations leading to an 'emergency government.' The argument led to Speaker Al-Mashhadani walking out of the session hall. While over 180 MPs were present, the Parliament Presidency later issued a brief statement officially postponing the session due to a 'lack of legal quorum.' In a significant escalation, the source revealed that MPs are now holding a meeting in the parliament's cafeteria to discuss gathering signatures for a motion to dismiss Al-Mashhadani from his position. The Speaker's comments have reportedly 'shaken the political scene,' with calls for an apology.
Shafaq News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi Speaker faces ouster bid after Parliament clash
Shafaq News - Baghdad Iraq's Parliament postponed its session on Monday following a heated confrontation between Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, First Deputy Speaker Mohsen al-Mandalawi, and several members of the Coordination Framework, a ruling coalition of predominantly Shiite parties. A parliamentary source told Shafaq News that 180 lawmakers had gathered for the session, the second since the legislature resumed following the summer recess on July 9. Tensions escalated shortly after the meeting opened, sparked by backlash over recent televised remarks by al-Mashhadani warning of possible public unrest and the emergence of an emergency government. The dispute further intensified, prompting al-Mashhadani to leave the chamber and leading to the indefinite suspension of the session. In the aftermath, lawmakers convened in the parliamentary cafeteria to discuss collecting signatures for a petition to remove the speaker from office. The move would not be unprecedented; former Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi was previously removed from his post following corruption-related accusations. Al-Mashhadani's comments, made during a Sunday appearance on Dijla TV, appeared to trigger the dispute. 'Any collapse in Baghdad would immediately ripple across other provinces. Demonstrations could erupt next month, and the country could be forced into an emergency option,' he warned. He also addressed the stalled legislation concerning the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), attributing the delay to external pressure. Al-Mashhadani claimed that the United States had blocked the bill from advancing in Parliament, expressing strong opposition to any effort to restructure the PMF.
Iraqi News
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq receives more water from Turkey
Baghdad ( – Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani asked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday to increase water releases to Iraq. During their meeting in Turkey, where they discussed relations between the two countries and issues of mutual interest, Erdogan agreed to Al-Mashhadani's request to release 420 cubic meters of water per second per day, starting Wednesday, according to a statement cited by the Iraqi News Agency (INA). Under the two countries' present leadership, Iraqi-Turkish ties are seeing prolonged success, according to Al-Mashhadani. This alliance has a long history and is founded on strong political, social, and geographic ties. The step will increase water flows along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, delivering water to all Iraqis, particularly in the southern parts of the country that are experiencing drought and water shortages. According to official estimates, the water shortage in Iraq is becoming worse and has already reached seven percent. Iraq consumes more than 19.4 million cubic meters of water per day, compared to 18.1 million cubic meters that the country receives.
Iraqi News
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Turkey agrees to increase water flow to Iraq after meeting between Al-Mashhadani and Erdogan
Ankara, Turkey ( – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has agreed to a request from Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani to increase the flow of water to Iraq, following a high-level meeting between the two leaders on Tuesday (July 1, 2025). In what is being seen as a significant breakthrough on the critical water issue, President Erdoğan approved increasing water releases into the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to 420 cubic meters per second, effective Wednesday, July 2nd. During the meeting, Speaker Al-Mashhadani emphasized the need for this increase to reach all parts of Iraq, particularly the southern regions suffering from drought. He also requested facilitation for Iraqi residency permits in Turkey. President Erdoğan praised Iraq as a valued neighbor and affirmed his support for its stability and prosperity, stating that Turkey 'shares what God has bestowed upon it' with its Iraqi brothers. Al-Mashhadani noted the 'sustainable prosperity' of the bilateral relationship.
Shafaq News
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Turkiye to increase water releases to Iraq
Shafaq News – Ankara/Baghdad Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has agreed to immediately release 420 cubic meters of water per second to Iraq, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani announced on Tuesday. According to a statement from al-Mashhadani's media office, the speaker had urged the Turkish leadership to give special attention to Iraq's water needs and to increase the flow of water from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, particularly to drought-hit areas in southern Iraq. Erdogan reportedly expressed his country's commitment to sharing its water resources with Iraq, framing it as a fraternal duty. 'Turkiye shares what god has given it with its brothers in Iraq and will not withhold it from them.' Al-Mashhadani also emphasized the need to resolve residency-related issues facing Iraqis in Turkiye and to ease bureaucratic procedures, urging Ankara to avoid abrupt deportations of Iraqi residents. Earlier, Al-Mashhadani and his Turkish counterpart agreed to boost economic ties, support Turkish investment in Iraq, and strengthen parliamentary cooperation through dialogue, expertise exchange, and coordinated positions in international forums.
