Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi congratulated the formations and types of security forces on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the valiant Iraqi army.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Muqtada Al-Sadr: Army Day is a National Day
The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada Al-Sadr, presented his congratulations to the Iraqi army on the occasion of its most recent holiday, considering that the army’s Day is the homeland’s Day.
In his tweet, Al-Sadr called for preserving the rights of the army as long as it serves the nation and the people.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
The President of the Republic lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of the Iraqi army
The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, laid today, Friday, January 6, a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, on the occasion of the (102nd) anniversary of the founding of the Iraqi army.
The ceremony began with the playing of the national anthem, then the President of the Republic inspected the guard of honor, laid a wreath at the monument of the Unknown Soldier and recited Surat Al-Fatihah as a tribute to the martyrs of Iraq.
The ceremony was attended by a number of senior officials and military leaders, in addition to representatives of diplomatic bodies and missions in Iraq.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Al-Sudani: The government will continue to work to strengthen the role of our armed forces in all its forms
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, confirmed that the government will continue, within its program, to work to strengthen the role of our armed forces in all its forms, led by our heroic Iraqi army. It is also working on the technological and field development of its combat weapons, and raising the capabilities of movement, deployment and capture the earth and repel aggression.
Al-Sudani said, in a press statement today, Friday, “The 102nd year has passed since the establishment of our heroic Iraqi army, the arm of the state and the symbol of its independence.
He added, “This memory comes today, and we live in an atmosphere of stability, which was not achieved except with the great sacrifices and precious blood that our valiant army made along with all the national armed forces of all kinds and duties.”
He went on to say, “Our armed forces maintain a rich record of victories, the latest of which was the heroism it embroidered through the victory over terrorism and the restoration of our land from the clutches of evil. We remember the blood of the martyrs, young and old, as they rush unaware of death,” stressing, “Our government will continue, within its program, to work to strengthen the role of our armed forces in all its forms, led by our heroic Iraqi army, and to work on the technological and field development of its combat weapons, and to raise the capabilities of movement, deployment and holding the land and repelling aggression
He concluded by saying, a tribute to respect and appreciation for the men who have always stood up to defend their people in our armed forces. Glory to the martyrs of Iraq, the title of our pride, and the pillar of our secure life..Happy new year to our army and our people.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
The President of the Republic receives congratulations from the Emir of Kuwait on the Inauguration of Gulf 25
The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received a cable of congratulations from the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber, on the occasion of the inauguration of the Gulf 25.
The Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) stated: “The Emir of Kuwait sent a cable of congratulations to Abdullatif Jamal Rashid, President of the brotherly Republic of Iraq, expressing his great pleasure at the fraternal sports gathering that brought together the brothers and participants in the twenty-fifth Arab Gulf Cup tournament hosted by the city of Basra in the Republic of Iraq.”
He also expressed his sincere congratulations on the success of the Inaguration of the twenty-fifth Arab Gulf Cup, appreciating the great, distinguished and high preparations and capabilities provided by the brothers in the Republic of Iraq for this Gulf sporting event, praising the fine artistic show that express the ancient history of Iraq and other artistic show that added a spirit of love, joy and pleasure to the followers inside and outside the Republic of Iraq won their admiration, which permeated the Inaguration ceremony and reflected the prestigious civilized face of the brotherly country.
The Emir of Kuwait wished all success to all the teams participating in this Gulf wedding and to the parties responsible for preparing for this tournament, success to achieve their noble and desired goals, asking God Almighty to perpetuate the president with good health and wellness and for the brotherly Republic of Iraq and its honorable people continued progress and prosperity.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Al-Sudani: Today we inaugurate the Gulf Championship 25th on the stadiums of Basra
The Prime Minister, Muhammad Al-Sudani, announced that “today we will open the 25th Gulf Championship, on the beloved stadiums of Basra.”
Al-Sudani said in a tweet to him on Twitter: “Welcome to the youth of the Gulf, teams, and fans, on the land of Iraq.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
A Military source: Painful strikes killed 4 prominent ISIS leaders
A military source confirmed the killing of / 4 / prominent leaders of ISIS, in specific operations carried out in Diyala Governorate.
The source told the correspondent of the National Iraqi News Agency (NINA) that the army forces dealt painful blows to ISIS, through specific operations in Hamrin and Narin sectors, northeast of Baquba, which led to the killing of four ISIS leaders.
He added that the intelligence effort and field cooperation contributed to achieving security achievements in several security sectors pointing out that redeployment plans are taking place according to specific objectives to end any activity of ISIS terrorist cells.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Najaf Police arrested two drug dealers in their possession 4,000,000 narcotic pills
An official security source from the Anti-Narcotics Police of Al-Najaf announced the arrest of two drug dealers who possessed 4,000,000 narcotic pills.
He pointed out that “the anti-drug agents were able to arrest the two promoters, one in a northern neighborhood and the other in the Abu Talib neighborhood near the city center.”
The source confirmed that “the defendants were found in their possession 4,000 narcotic pills and weapons
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
An accused, trading in artifacts, arrested in Babylon
The Iraqi National Intelligence Service arrested a suspect dealing in antiquities in Babylon Governorate.
It stated in a statement: “Based on accurate information of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service and in coordination with the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, an ambush was set up for an accused person who trades in artifacts in Babylon Governorate after being lured by the detachments carrying out the duty, obtaining legal approvals, and arresting the accused person and seized (6) artifacts in his possession in form of statues painted with cuneiform inscriptions, and a pistol
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
An accused of drug trafficking and abuse arrested in Wasit
Detachments of the Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Department in Wasit Police managed to arrest an accused of drug trafficking and abuse, in a security operation carried out in the city of Kut.
A source in Wasit Police told the National Iraqi News Agency (NINA) that the accused was seized with various types of narcotics and tools used for abuse, and he was criminalized in accordance with the provisions of Articles 28 and 32 of narcotics law. He added that legal measures were taken against him and he was referred to the judiciary.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
Najaf Civil Defense: A girl died after her family’s dilapidated house collapsed as a result of heavy rains
A media source from the Najaf Civil Defense Directorate announced that a young girl was recovered as a result of the collapse of her family’s dilapidated house, but she died after arriving at the hospital.
The Directorate’s media pointed out that “the girl from the Milad neighborhood in the north of the governorate, and the house collapsed as a result of the repercussions of heavy rains on the governorate, and she was transported alive by civil defense cadres with a severe head injury, but she died upon her arrival at the hospital.”
Source: National Iraqi News Agency
The death of an inmate in Hilla Central Prison, who is convicted of terrorism, due to illness
A source in Hilla Central Prison announced today, Friday, the death of an inmate from Nineveh Governorate, who was sentenced to life imprisonment according to the Anti-Terrorism Law, as a result of illness complications.
He said, “One of those convicted according to Article 4 of the Anti-Terrorism Law died today, Friday, as a result of illness complications.
He added that the police transferred the body to the forensic medicine office to find out the cause of death
Source: National Iraqi News Agency