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Iran-Iraq Relations

Iran to Avenge General Soleimani’s Assassination: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander has told the Iraqi foreign minister that the Islamic Republic will definitely take vengeance upon the assassins of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Top General Says Iran Ready to Meet Iraq’s Defence Needs

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says defense cooperation between neighboring Iran and Iraq will improve security in the Arab country in the face of US efforts to revive terrorists in the region.

Iran Puts Several US officials on Sanctions List

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has, in a statement, slapped sanctions on a number of US authorities in reaction to similar sanctions imposed by the US against Iran's ambassador to Iraq.

Diplomats Discuss Implementation of Iran-Iraq Deals

Diplomatic delegations from Iran and Iraq have weighed plans to carry out the agreements the two neighbours have reached in the past.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Relations

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

‘Truckloads of Medicines Seized in Iraq Not of Iranian Origin’

The Food and Drug Administration of Iran says the 19 truckloads of medicines seized in Iraq were not Iranian, and had only been transferred via Iran.

Tehran Urges Its Trade Partners to Release Iranian Frozen Assets

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Tehran’s trade partners to fulfil their legal and ethical commitments towards the Islamic Republic.

Iraq Agrees to Release Iran’s Assets: Top Banker

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran says his negotiations with the Iraqi officials have yielded "positive" results, and the Arab country has given its approval to the release of Iran’s frozen assets for the purchase of basic commodities.

Iran Closes Iraq Borders to Arbaeen Pilgrims to Stem Spread of COVID-19

Iran’s land and air borders will be closed to pilgrims who intend to go to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Arbaeen, the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), in order to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

40 Photos, 40 Memories: Iran-Iraq War on 40th Anniversary

The Iraqi-imposed war on Iran officially began on September 22, 1980 when the Iraqi military launched offensives against southern and western Iranian cities and conducted an airstrike on Mehrabad International Airport in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Iran’s President Lauds Ayatollah Sistani’s Vital Role after Controversy

President Hassan Rouhani has admired senior Iraqi Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani for his major role in creating stability and security in Iraq.

Iran’s Shamkhani Calls for Immediate Expulsion of US from Iraq

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has discussed a range of issues with visiting Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, including the need for the US military to withdraw from Iraq.

US Presence in Iraq to Detriment of Region’s Security: Iran President

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran has deplored the detrimental effects of the US military presence on Iraq and other countries, calling on all regional states to pursue the expulsion of American forces from the region.

Iranian, Iraqi FMs Discuss Regional Issues in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein have discussed a range of issues pertaining to mutual relations as well as regional and international developments.

Iraqi Foreign Minister in Tehran for High-Level Talks

The Iraqi foreign minister arrived in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Saturday, September 26, 2020, for an official visit.

Iraqi Imposed War Proved Cost of Invading Iran Very High: Leader

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Islamic Republic’s resistance against the Iraqi war imposed on the country in the 1980s proved that it is “very costly” to invade Iran.

Iran Condemns Attack on British Diplomatic Mission in Iraq

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned any attack on diplomatic missions after a roadside bombing reportedly targeted a British diplomatic convoy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Shiite Muslims to Observe Arbaeen Remotely over Pandemic: Iran

Iran’s health minister says this year’s Arbaeen march, which is to mark the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), will be held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran, Iraq Stress Closer Cooperation to Establish Regional Stability

The Iranian president has urged closer cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad to further enhance mutual relations as well as to ensure regional security.

Tehran Says Resolved to Broaden Its ‘Comprehensive’ Ties with Baghdad

Iran's president has expressed Tehran's preparedness to expand its all-out relations with Iraq in a wide range of fields.

Iran, Iraq Agree on Two Electricity Contracts

Iran and Iraq have finalized two agreements on cooperation in the electricity industry during the Iraqi prime minister’s visit to Tehran.

Tehran Ready for Comprehensive Trade Cooperation with Baghdad: VP

Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has expressed Tehran’s readiness to sign a comprehensive agreement on economic cooperation with Iraq, describing the deal as a major step in meeting the target for the promotion of bilateral trade.

President Rouhani: Outsiders Unable to Harm Iran-Iraq Ties

President of Iran has described Iraq as a strategic neighbour of the Islamic Republic, stressing that foreign parties will never be able to damage the brotherly bilateral relations.

Leader Vows Iran’s Retaliatory Blow to US for Gen. Soleimani’s Killing

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the United States that Iran will definitely reciprocate the assassination of top commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran, Iraq Resolved to Raise Trade Exchange Value to $20 Billion

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Prime Minister of Iraq have made a resolute decision to raise the value of annual trade exchanges between the two countries to $20 billion.

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