Iraqi politics in a storm, heading towards instability and chaos – Elijah J. Magnier

By Elijah J. Magnier:  @ejmalrai

Following Iraqi president Barham Saleh’s nomination of Adnan al-Zarfi (Zurufi or Zurfi) as the new Prime Minister, Iraq has entered a critical stage.  The Shia block is divided. The 30 days given to al-Zarfi to nominate his cabinet will lead either to a quorum of the parliament recognising his new cabinet…

— Read on ejmagnier.com/2020/03/18/iraqi-politics-in-a-storm-heading-towards-instability-and-chaos/

US Attacks PMF Base in Iraq, ‘Unidentified Aircrafts’ Carry Out Strikes in Syria

The reports come following an attack against Iraq’s Taji military base, which hosts US-led coalition troops. According to multiple reports, the attack killed at least two American soldiers and one British national.
— Read on sputniknews.com/amp/middleeast/202003111078541865-us-attacks-iraqi-popular-mobilization-forces-base-in-anbar-province—reports/

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David Hungerford: The Myth of the “Anfal Genocide” Saddam Hussein Did Not “Kill the Kurds”

http://al-moharer.net/moh250/hungerford250.htm
The Myth of the “Anfal Genocide” Saddam Hussein Did Not “Kill the Kurds” By David Hungerford Many crimes against Iraq have been justified by the demonization of Saddam Hussein.  Invasion was justified by claims that he possessed”weapons of mass destruction,” had ties to al-Qaeda, and posed a threat to the territorial United States. The claims turned…
— Read on advocatesforpeaceandsocialjustice.wordpress.com/iraq-the-truth/iraq-committee-info-usa/david-hungerford-the-myth-of-the-anfal-genocide-saddam-hussein-did-not-kill-the-kurds/

Iran-Iraq Border Crossing Reopens

Iran-Iraq Border Crossing Reopens

Iran-Iraq Border Crossing Reopens

“Iran’s Health Minister said on Monday that the number of people who have died from the coronavirus in the country has risen to 12 and the total number of confirmed cases to 47.

Meanwhile, Kuwait and Bahrain reported their first cases of the virus, while Turkey, Pakistan and Armenia closed their borders with Iran.

Neighboring Afghanistan also introduced travel restrictions for Iranians.”