Iran-Iraq Relations

Iraqi president calls for strengthening ties with Iran

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, in a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad-Kazem Al Sadegh, has stressed the importance of strengthening relations between the two countries.

President Pezeshkian congratulates Iraqi PM on parliamentary elections

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed congratulation to the Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani on the successful and peaceful implementation of the parliamentary elections in Iraq, calling it a significant achievement that elevates the prestige and greatness of the brotherly Arab nation.

President Pezeshkian stresses significance of Iran-Iraq rail transport connectivity

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the significance of connecting Iran and Iraq's rail transport networks as a vital aspect of bilateral cooperation during a meeting with Iraq's National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji and his delegation in Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran, Iraq reaffirm commitment to security pact

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi has called for the full implementation of the Tehran-Baghdad security agreement during a meeting with Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji in Tehran.

Iran’s Leader offers condolences to Ayatollah Sistani over passing of his wife

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has extended his condolences to Iraq's prominent Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, over the demise of his wife.

Iran’s police chief meets Iraqi interior minister in Baghdad

Iran’s Police Commander, Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan, met with Iraq’s Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari in Baghdad on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral security cooperation.

President Pezeshkian stresses need for strengthening unity among Islamic states

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Head of the National Iraqi Alliance Seyyed Ammar al-Hakim emphasized the importance of unity among Islamic countries.

Iran embassy in Iraq condemns US interference in Tehran-Baghdad cooperation

The Embassy of Iran in Iraq has strongly condemned statements by the US State Department spokesperson opposing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and Iraq.

Tehran-Baghdad security accord provides basis for sustainable security in region: Iran’s top official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has praised the security accord signed between Tehran and Baghdad, stressing it lays the foundation for sustainable security and stability in West Asia.

Iranian, Iraqi security chiefs discuss regional, bilateral cooperation

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has held talks with Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji for talks over ways of strengthening security cooperation and coordination between Tehran and Baghdad.

Iran’s top security official Larijani to sign security agreement in Iraq, to head to Lebanon

Iran’s newly-appointed Supreme National Security Council secretary, Ali Larijani, will sign a bilateral security agreement during a visit to Iraq before continuing on to Lebanon as second leg of his maiden tour in his new post.

Iraqi popular mobilization forces on high alert to secure Arbaeen pilgrimage

Units of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), known as al-Hashd al-Shaabi, have been placed on high alert across several provinces, including Karbala, Najaf, Basra, and Diyala, to conduct comprehensive field security inspections along the pilgrimage routes in preparation for Arbaeen.

Iran’s president calls Israel project of imperial hegemony in region

President Masoud Pezeshkian referred to the destructive role of the Zionist regime in disrupting peace, security and stability in the region, stating that Israel is a project of the hegemonic system aimed at weakening, occupying, and plundering the resources of countries and fragmenting the region.

Envoy: Investment opportunities in Iraq’s energy sectors open to Iranian companies

The Iraqi Ambassador to Tehran, Nasir Abdul-Muhsin Abdullah, has invited Iranian companies to expand their investment footprint in Iraq, emphasizing the vast opportunities available across multiple sectors.

Iran marks Khorramshahr liberation anniversary

Iran commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, a key event during the Iran-Iraq War, which occurred on May 24, 1982 (3 Khordad 1361 in the Iranian calendar).

President Pezeshkian: Iran does not seek nuclear weapons

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to peaceful nuclear activities and regional cooperation in a meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.

Iraqi culture minister impressed by Tehran International Book Fair’s scale, diversity

During the opening ceremony of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair on Wednesday, Iraq’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Ahmed Fakak, expressed astonishment at the vast size and scope of the event.

Iran, Iraq sign agreement for NGL 3100 feedstock supply to border province petrochemical plant

Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply NGL 3100 feedstock to Dehloran Petrochemical Plant, in western Iranian border province of Ilam.

Iranian and Iraqi oil ministers sign memorandums of understanding to expand cooperation

The oil ministers of Iraq and Iran signed several memoranda of cooperation to strengthen mutual collaboration during a meeting in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdel Ghani and his Iranian counterpart Mohsen Paknejad also explored future opportunities.

Iran’s Parviz Khan Customs records $996 million in exports to Iraq

Parviz Khan Customs in Iran’s western Kermanshah Province reported a remarkable performance in 2023, achieving exports valued at $996 million and totaling 2.878 million tons of goods to Iraq.

46 Iranian inmates transferred from Iraq’s Kurdistan region to Iran

Forty-six Iranian nationals imprisoned in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq are being transferred back to Iran over the course of Thursday and Friday.

Iran calls on Iraq to counter ‘enemy provocations’ in oil trade

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, in a phone call on Wednesday with his Iraqi counterpart, Hayan Abdul Ghani, emphasized vigilance against what he called "enemy provocations,” according to Iran's official government news portal.

US claims on Iran’s oil industry baseless: FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the recent US allegations regarding Iran's oil tankers as baseless pretexts for imposing further sanctions on the Iranian oil industry.

Baghdad claims Iranian oil tankers using forged Iraqi documents

Iraq's oil minister Hayan Abdel-Ghani has claimed Iranian oil tankers seized by U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf were using forged Iraqi documents.

Official: Iraq to continue importing electricity from Iran despite US restrictions

The CEO of Iran’s Tavanir Company has announced that Iraq will continue importing electricity from Iran based on a bilateral agreement between the two countries, despite the US decision to revoke Iraq’s exemption for importing Iranian electricity.

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