Barbara conveyed a warning message to Iraq, source saysBarbara conveyed a warning message to Iraq, source says

Shafaq News / A reliable political source revealed on Wednesday the main reason for the visit of the United States Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, to Iraq.

The source told Shafaq News agency that Leaf conveyed an international warning to Iraqi officials, amid the exacerbating crisis the country is experiencing,

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Iraq's minister of Industry survives crash in SaladinIraq's minister of Industry survives crash in Saladin

Shafaq News/ Iraq's minister of Industry and Minerals survived a car crash on Tuesday in Saladin Governorate.

A security source told Shafaq News Agency, "The car rolled over in Baiji district in Saladin, which resulted in the injury of the minister, his son, and two of his companions.

The minister was hospitalized for treatment. The source added.

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Iraqi commandos kill a terrorist in DiyalaIraqi commandos kill a terrorist in Diyala

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi security forces killed an ISIS member south of Baquba, Diyala governorate center.

A source told Shafaq News Agency that a security detachment from the Commandos Brigade of Diyala Operations carried out an ambush that resulted in the death of one terrorist south of Buhriz district, 8 km south of Baquba.

It is worth noting that

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Iraq's F-16 fighter jets destroy ISIS hideouts in KirkukIraq's F-16 fighter jets destroy ISIS hideouts in Kirkuk

Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Iraqi air forces raided ISIS hideouts in Wadi Zghaitoun of Kirkuk governorate.

Iraq's Security Media Cell said the F-16 fighter jets struck three hideouts for terrorists and the security forces rushed to the scene to search the location.

No further information was provided about the damage or casualties.

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Sweden's new ambassador to Iraq reiterates commitment to developing cooperation prospectsSweden's new ambassador to Iraq reiterates commitment to developing cooperation prospects

Shafaq News/ Iraq's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, on Tuesday received the credentials of Sweden's new ambassador, Jessica Svardstrom, and the latter reiterated her country's commitment to developing cooperation prospects with Iraq.

According to a readout issued by the ministry, Hussein and Svardstrom discussed the bilateral ties

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Investigation into al-Maliki's leaks still ongoing, source saysInvestigation into al-Maliki's leaks still ongoing, source says

Shafaq News / A judicial source revealed on Tuesday that the file of the leaked audio recordings attributed to former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has not been closed yet.

The source told Shafaq News agency that specialized bodies are involved in the investigation and no pressure is being put on the judiciary to close this file, noting that work

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