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Published on Jun 16, 2025
British involvement in Iran-Israel conflict could end up like Iraq War, MPs warn
MPs have warned against the Government becoming embroiled in the conflict between Israel and Iran, as they said any involvement could have the same results as the Iraq War. Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs said Britain should be wary of any involvement, as …
Source: Express & Star - Neutral -
Published on Jun 16, 2025
618 more Pakistanis repatriated from Iran, Iraq amid crisis in Middle East
Pakistan on Monday repatriated another 618 nationals from both Iran and Iraq amid Tehran’s ongoing conflict with Israel, according to the Foreign Office (FO) and a district official in Balochistan. A day ago, the government was able to repatriate 450 …
Source: Dawn - Center-left -
Published on Jun 16, 2025
Lebanon, Iraq agree on direct flights to help stranded citizens return home
As part of ongoing efforts to assist Lebanese stranded abroad, talks between Lebanese and Iraqi officials resulted in an agreement to operate direct flights between Beirut and Basra airports. Two immediate flights will transport Iraqis currently in Lebanon …
Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending -
Published on Jun 16, 2025
Iraq in the Crossfire
In the days before Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, the State Department was preparing for a possible evacuation of personnel from Iraq. In the past, Iranian-backed militias in Iraq have targeted the US Embassy in Baghdad as well as US military …
Source: The National Interest - Washington D.C. - Right-wing -
Published on Jun 16, 2025
268 Pakistani zaireen repatriated from Iraq: FO
The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday successfully repatriated 268 Pakistani zaireen (pilgrims) through two special flights from the Iraqi city of Basra to Karachi and Islamabad, according to a statement. A day ago, the government was able to repatriate 450 …
Source: Dawn - Center-left -
Published on Jun 16, 2025
Flights Suspended as Iraq Closes Airspace
Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority announced the temporary closure of the country’s airspace to all incoming, outgoing, and overflying aircraft starting early Monday morning. The decision was implemented as a precautionary measure amid rising regional …
Source: Iraq International News Agency - Neutral -
Published on Jun 16, 2025
Contractors prepare for two Iraq oil tenders
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Source: MEED - Neutral -
Published on Jun 16, 2025
FO confirms safe return of 268 Pakistanis from Iraq
Listen to article The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the successful repatriation of 268 Pakistani nationals from Iraq through two special flights operated by Iraqi Airways. The flights, originating from Basra, arrived safely in Karachi and Islamabad …
Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate -
Published on Jun 16, 2025
Countering potential faction attacks: Iraq reinforces defenses
2025-06-16T14:29:52+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News/ Iraqi forces have intensified deployments across western Nineveh to block rocket launches by Iran-linked factions, a senior security source confirmed on Monday. The move comes amid …
Source: Shafaq News - Indeterminate