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Iraqi authorities announced discoveries at the Tell Muhammad hill near Baghdad: fortress walls and gates, traces of food production and metalworking, and burial practices. The finds from the era of Hammurabi were obtained during a project with the University of Catania since 2022; the artifacts will be transferred to the Iraq Museum, and an archaeological park will be created on site.
Otabek YusupovIraqi air defense forces intercepted at least two drones approaching Baghdad's secured Green Zone, where the US Embassy and government buildings are located. There are no casualties or damage, and an investigation is underway. The incident occurred after the withdrawal of the US-led coalition's forces, which weakened the zone's air defenses.
Otabek YusupovA warehouse of damaged ammunition exploded at a Popular Mobilization Forces facility east of the Army Canal in Baghdad, causing a fire that was later brought under control. Five members of the formation sustained light injuries. The Prime Minister of Iraq ordered an investigation and enhanced security measures.
Otabek YusupovTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, following the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, said Ankara stressed the need for solidarity and joint action by the Islamic world, above all on the Palestinian issue. During the visit he held a series of meetings with the Iraqi leadership, as well as with the foreign ministers of Egypt and Iran.
Otabek YusupovIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking at the OIC session in Baghdad, said Tehran is ready for dialogue with the US, but only if there are guarantees against repeated military attacks. He referred to a seven-day proposal conveyed through Qatar and to the 'Islamabad Understanding' of June 17, brokered by Pakistan, whose implementation has stalled.
Otabek YusupovTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad, met with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Iran and Iraq, and was also received by the President of Iraq. Turkey handed over the Council chairmanship to Iraq.
Otabek YusupovThe 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation opened in Baghdad. Iraq's Prime Minister presented an initiative to integrate energy grids, railways and digital platforms of OIC countries, and the organisation's secretary-general condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia. Iraq took over the rotating chairmanship of the organisation from Turkey.
Aziz KarimovTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met in Baghdad on Saturday with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. The 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers also opened there, at which Turkey handed over the Council chairmanship to Iraq.
Aziz KarimovTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is taking part in the 52nd session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Baghdad on October 17–18. Turkey, which has chaired the organization since June 2025, will hand over the rotating chairmanship to Iraq. The adoption of the 'Baghdad Declaration' is expected.
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