Iraq

Egypt’s FM, US envoy discuss developments in Syria, Iraq

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 - 11:57 GMT

During the call, Abdelatty underscored the importance of preserving Syria's unity and territorial integrity and reiterated Egypt's condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Damascus. He stressed the need to strengthen Syrian national institutions and rejected any foreign interference in the country's internal affairs. He also emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to combat terrorism and extremism in all their forms.

Egyptian, Jordanian, Iraqi FMs push to translate political goodwill into economic partnerships

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 - 11:42 GMT

Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq must rapidly translate their shared political alignment into tangible infrastructure and trade projects to accelerate regional integration, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty urged in a Monday trilateral summit.

Sisi urges shielding Iraq from regional conflicts

Sun, 17 May 2026 - 11:04 GMT

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stressed the necessity of distancing Iraq from any regional conflicts that could compromise its stability during a telephone call with the new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih al-Zaidi.

Iraqi Parliament votes to grant confidence to the Government of Ali Faleh al-Zaidi

Thu, 14 May 2026 - 10:28 GMT

The Iraqi Parliament voted on Thursday to grant confidence to the government of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi.

Egypt condemns attacks against northern border of Kuwait

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 - 10:06 GMT

The Kuwait Army announced on Friday that two locations at the northern land border posts of Kuwait were targeted in a cowardly attack by two explosive-laden drones, guided by fiber optic cables, launched from the Republic of Iraq.

Egypt’s FM discusses de-escalation with Saudi, Iraqi counterparts, IAEA chief

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 - 06:06 GMT

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held phone calls with his Saudi and Iraqi counterparts, as well as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to coordinate on regional developments and de-escalation efforts.

EgyptAir gradually resumes flights to Gulf states and Iraq

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 06:34 GMT

The airline will operate one daily flight to Sharjah, Dubai, and Riyadh, and two daily flights to Abu Dhabi, Dammam, and Amman.

Egypt’s FM conveys message from President El-Sisi to Iraqi Prime Minister

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 12:49 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Badr Abdelatty, met on Thursday with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.

Iraqi FM praises Egypt's pivotal role in bridging gaps between international and regional parties

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 12:44 GMT

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein affirmed that Egypt’s role is a cornerstone of stability in the Middle East, praising Cairo’s "tremendous" efforts to bridge gaps between international and regional parties.

FM from Baghdad: Cairo stands firmly in support of Iraq's and the Region's security

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 - 12:37 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs Badr Abdelatty affirmed the depth and unique nature of Egyptian-Iraqi relations, emphasizing that Cairo stands firmly in support of Iraq's stability amidst current "critical and dangerous" regional circumstances.

Egypt FM holds intensive calls to contain regional escalation

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 - 08:04 GMT

Egypt’s FM held urgent regional and international calls, urging dialogue to prevent a wider Middle East crisis.

Egypt monitors conditions of nationals in Iraq amid ongoing regional war

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 - 04:02 GMT

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad Nabil Habash met with Egyptian Community in Iraq, as part of the efforts to monitor the conditions of Egyptian communities in Gulf States amid the ongoing regional war.

Iran exempts Iraq from Hormuz Strait transit restrictions

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 - 06:15 GMT

“Brotherly Iraq is exempt from any restrictions that we have applied on the Strait of Hormuz,” said Iran’s military spokesperson in a video statement posted by state-run IRNA news agency.

Airstrike hits PMF site in Kirkuk as Iran-linked tensions spill deeper into Iraq

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 - 07:05 GMT

An airstrike hit a PMF site in Kirkuk, killing three, as regional war spillover puts Iraq under growing pressure.

GCC renews condemnation of Iranian attacks on the region, warns against dragging Gulf states into the conflict

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 - 09:40 GMT

GCC renews condemnation of Iranian attacks, rejects “blame” claims, and warns escalation threatens regional and global security.

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad targeted amid regional escalation

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 - 07:45 GMT

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was reportedly targeted on Tuesday, marking a severe escalation in regional war.

Egypt stands firmly with Gulf, warns against ‘widespread chaos,’ says FM

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 - 07:17 GMT

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, has reaffirmed Egypt's unwavering solidarity with its brotherly nations in both words and deeds.

Egypt’s President El-Sisi, Iraqi PM discuss ways to de-escalate ongoing regional war

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 - 09:27 GMT

President El-Sisi and the Iraqi Prime Minister also discussed ways to strengthen joint Arab coordination to ensure the protection of Arab nations' security, the preservation of their sovereignty, and the confrontation of various challenges.

First group of Iraqi citizens stranded in Egypt arrive in Iraq via Arar border crossing with Saudi Arabia

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 - 02:55 GMT

The Ministry added that the crisis cell, in coordination with relevant government agencies in Saudi Arabia and Egypt as well as the Iraqi diplomatic missions abroad, helped to bring those citizens home via the Arar border crossing between Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

US Central Command confirms all six members of U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq killed

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 - 03:04 GMT

On its Telegram channel, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq announced that their fighters shot down two US KC-135 aircrafts, on Thursday.

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