Formation of a Joint Higher Coordination Committee between the United States and Iraq
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The Security Media Cell issued a statement this evening in which it stated the following:
Within the framework of the strategic partnership between Iraq and the United States of America, and based on many years of friendship and joint strategic cooperation in the political, economic, and security fields—efforts that culminated in the joint defeat of ISIS—it was decided to form a Joint Higher Coordination Committee yesterday, March 26, 2026.
At the first meeting of the Joint Higher Coordination Committee, both the Iraqi and American sides agreed to intensify cooperation to prevent terrorist attacks and to ensure that Iraqi territory is not used as a launching point for any aggression against the Iraqi people, Iraqi security forces, and Iraqi strategic facilities and assets, as well as against American personnel, diplomatic missions, and the international coalition.
Both sides also affirmed their commitment to keeping Iraq outside the scope of the ongoing military conflict in the region, with full respect for its sovereignty, and to supporting Iraq in ensuring that its land, airspace, and territorial waters are not used to threaten it, neighboring countries, or countries in the region.
The two sides further reaffirmed their commitment to coordinating counterterrorism efforts in a way that prioritizes Iraqi-led action to achieve shared objectives, while preserving stability and safeguarding Iraq’s sovereignty.
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The Iraqi Council of Ministers: Grants players and members of the coaching and administrative staff diplomatic passports.
In recognition of the historic achievement accomplished by the national team by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finals, the Council of Ministers has decided to honor the national team players, as well as the coaching and administrative staff, and to adopt a package of measures to be submitted for approval at the next Cabinet session. These measures include: 1. Granting players and members of the coaching and administrative staff specially designed housing units that reflect this football achievement, in Al-Rafail Complex near Baghdad International Airport. Procedures will begin tomorrow. 2. Granting players and members of the coaching and administrative staff diplomatic passports. 3. Issuing a postage stamp to commemorate this achievement in the national memory. 4. Establishing a national mural (panorama) or memorial monument to commemorate the team’s qualification on Abu Nawas Corniche, including the names of the players and the date of the achievement. 5. Naming a main street in the capital, Baghdad, as well as in all provinces, “Lions of Mesopotamia Street.” 6. Establishing a museum or a special pavilion for this achievement at the headquarters of the Iraqi Football Association and the Sports City, with a section in the Government Palace Museum, documenting the players’ names, jerseys, and qualification photos. 7. Naming this year’s graduation cycles in all public and private universities and colleges as the “Lions of Mesopotamia دورة (Class).” 8. Producing a special national song, with the participation of a group of artists, with a title that reflects the achievement.
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Adnan Dirjal to Al-Sudani: You have been the biggest supporter since you took office until now
The President of the Iraqi Football Association, Captain Adnan Dirjal, expressed his thanks and appreciation—describing him as the biggest supporter of the national team—to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani during the latter’s reception of the Iraqi national team, congratulating them on this achievement and their great efforts. The national team, after a long struggle, was able to bring joy to all segments of the Iraqi people.
1 day ago
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Adnan Dirjal to Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari: You are one of the makers of this success
On the occasion of our national team’s victory, the President of the Iraqi Football Association, Captain Adnan Dirjal, congratulated the Minister of Interior, Mr. Abdul Amir al-Shammari, addressing him: “You are one of the makers of this success.”
4 days ago
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The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces that a foreign journalist has been kidnapped by unknown individuals
The Ministry of Interior announced today that a foreign journalist was kidnapped this evening by unknown individuals. Specialized security forces immediately began carrying out their duties to pursue the perpetrators, based on precise intelligence information, intensive field efforts, and tracking the kidnappers’ movements. Follow-up and pursuit operations led to the encirclement of a vehicle belonging to the kidnappers, which overturned as they attempted to flee. Security forces succeeded in arresting one suspect and seizing one of the vehicles used in the crime. The Ministry confirmed that efforts are ongoing to track down the remaining individuals involved, rescue the kidnapped journalist, and take the necessary legal measures against all those who participated in this criminal act, in accordance with the law. Investigations are still underway to fully uncover the circumstances of the incident, and further details will be provided later. The Ministry of Interior also reaffirmed that it will not allow any attempts to destabilize security or target foreign guests, and that its security agencies will remain vigilant and firm in pursuing outlaws and bringing them to justice.
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