SOURCE: Crashed Iranian drone found in Iraq’s Kirkuk

2025-06-28T12:02:44+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Kirkuk Iraqi security forces recovered an Iranian-made drone that crashed in Kirkuk province, a source reported on Saturday. “Patrol units found the wreckage during a sweep in the …

In Iran, we risk repeating the mistakes of Iraq 22 years later

It’s been 22 years since an Anglo-American force invaded Iraq under the pretence that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Despite deeply antithetical public sentiment towards the conflict, a brutal war began. America and Britain rushed …

EQIQ Invests in Iraqi-US Banker's Digital Banking Venture

By John Lee. UAE-based venture capital fund EQIQ has announced a $3-million anchor investment in a new digital banking startup led by Iraqi-American finance veteran Hussain Qaragholi (pictured). The total $15-million funding round will support the launch …

After Iran-Israel ceasefire, Mumbai pilgrims begin journey to Iraq`s Karbala

‘Our prayers were answered,’ say pilgrims from Mumbai as they left for Karbala in Iraq on Saturday morning to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussain Group of pilgrims at the airport on Saturday morning. A group of around 40 pilgrims began their spiritual …

Iraqi Oil Minister Meets Russian Energy Delegation

By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, held talks in Baghdad on Wednesday with Russian Ambassador Elbrus Kutrashev and a delegation from Russian energy giant Lukoil. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Iraq and …

Iraqi Bank Lending Increased in Q1 2025

By John Lee. The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has announced that bank lending to the private sector grew by 1.1% in Q1 2025, reaching IQD 44.1 trillion [$24.5 billion]. This was up from IQD 43.6 trillion in Q4 2024, and reflects a gradual expansion in credit …

Iraqi Speaker meets Turkish FM; Confirms Water Deal

By John Lee. The Iraqi Speaker of Parliament Dr Mahmoud al-Mashhadani met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and joint initiatives. Dr al-Mashhadani called for deeper cooperation …

Gulf Air resumes scheduled flights to the Jordanian Capital Amman and to Baghdad and Najaf in the Republic of Iraq

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the resumption of its scheduled flights to and from the cities of Amman in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Baghdad and Najaf in the Republic of Iraq, starting from Saturday 28 June …

Iraq wary as Iran retreats after war scare

2025-06-27T22:02:21+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News - Baghdad Iraq is breathing a fragile sigh of relief after a US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel brought a temporary halt to escalating hostilities. Though spared direct …

Iraq says drones target multiple sites and military bases