The fall in oil prices in the second half of 2014 came as a surprise to the Iraqi government and this led to several revisions of the budget. Several challenges were posed to the economy, given the reliance on oil, including cashflow to meet state sector salaries and expenses,...
Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai
His Eminence addressed the following matters:
The first issue:
In light of the recent developments in the province of Anbar and the Baiji refinery, and the breakthroughs by the gangs of Daa’ish in the two regions, and in order to sustain the momentum of important victories that have...
The Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi visits Washington on 14th April, 2015. The visit comes, which is the first official visit to the United States, under difficult conditions experienced by Iraq and the entire region is in serious security, political and economic challenges that may leave their scars on...
Seyyed Ahmed Al-Safi
His eminence addressed the following matters:
The first matter:
The recent positive security developments would not have happened without the mettle, bravery, and the sincerity of our assiduous brothers in the military forces, the volunteers, and the tribesmen who worked hard to restore the usurped lands that were under...
The recent negotiations between P5+1 and Iran were conducted at an accelerated and optimistic pace. Both engaged parties entered into expectant stages so as to reach a compromise after years of stagnated negotiations, which was brokered by the framework agreement of Lausanne, which in turn ought to be concluded...
Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai
His eminence addressed the following:
Our military forces, and those who supported them including the volunteers, and the sincere tribesmen from Salahaddin, especially the sons of Tikrit, have added another unique victory to the Iraqi victories’ record by liberating this important city from the profanity of Daesh’s...
To mark the Persian New Year of Nowruz, President Obama released a video greeting to the Iranian people. “For decades, our nations have been separated by mistrust and fear,” he said. “Now it is early spring. We have a chance—a chance—to make progress that will benefit our countries, and the...
