In his forthcoming autobiography, Pope Francis discloses a thwarted assassination attempt during his historic 2021 visit to Iraq. The plot was revealed by British intelligence, who informed Iraqi authorities about two suicide bombers targeting the Pope’s event. Despite concerns over…
Pope Francis disclosed in excerpts from his upcoming autobiography that he narrowly escaped two assassination attempts during his historic trip to Iraq in March 2021. The Pope recalled how the Vatican police were alerted by British intelligence about a young…
Pope Francis has completed his biography, revealing in excerpts released on December 17 that he narrowly escaped a terrorist attack during his 2021 apostolic journey to Iraq. Advisers had warned him against the trip due to safety concerns, yet he…
In his upcoming autobiography, Pope Francis recounts a foiled assassination attempt during his 2021 visit to Iraq, where two suicide bombers planned to attack him in Mosul. Despite warnings from police upon his arrival in Baghdad, the Pope proceeded with…
An Iraqi wedding hall owner has been sentenced to ten years in prison for causing a deadly fire that claimed 134 lives and injured over 150 during a wedding in September last year. The tragedy occurred near Mosul, with approximately…
Iraqi government spokesperson Bassem Al Awwadi stated that Iraq is closely monitoring the situation in Syria. He emphasized the importance of non-interference in Syria’s internal affairs and respecting the will of the Syrian people, particularly following the ousting of President…
During a phone conversation with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani highlighted the close connection between Syria’s security and stability and Iraq’s national security. He noted that this relationship is vital for regional stability in the…
The Netherlands has announced an extension of its ‘Force Protection’ contribution to the NATO mission in Iraq, with 145 military personnel to remain deployed until June of next year. Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren and Foreign Affairs Minister Wopke Hoekstra informed…
An Israeli newspaper has disclosed that Israel has clear action plans in case of escalation from Iraq. The plans involve striking infrastructure and facilities before targeting individuals associated with Iran-affiliated militias in Iraq. Reports suggest that Iran may intensify its…
