Iran-Iraq Relations

Iran Follows Up on Iraq’s Payment of Its Unpaid Debts

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh, who is also the head of the Foreign Ministry's Public Diplomacy Department, held talks with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad.

Iranian Diplomat, Iraqi Culture Minister Meet in Baghdad

Saeed Khatibzadeh, the director of the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Centre for Public Diplomacy, held talks with Iraqi Minister of Culture Hossein Nazim during a visit to Baghdad.

Iranian Diplomat Meets Several Iraqi Officials in Baghdad

Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman and head of the Public Diplomacy Centre of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, held talks with Iraqi authorities after being welcomed by his Iraqi counterpart Ahmed Al-Sahhaf in the capital, Baghdad.

Iran to Buy 16m Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Using Its Money Frozen in Iraq

Iraq has received the green light to pay $125 million in its debts to Iran for the purchase of 16 million doses of COVAX vaccines, Iran's energy minister said. The money has reportedly been transferred from Iraq's Trade Bank to a Swiss bank.

Rouhani Urges Iraq to Rally Arab League’s Support for Palestine

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has praised Baghdad’s support for the Palestinian nation in the wake of the latest round of Israeli aggression, but urged Iraq to utilise its power in the Arab League for addressing the crisis in Palestine.

Zarif Urges Iraq to Ensure Security of Iran’s Diplomatic Sites

Following the assault of a group of people against the Iranian Consulate in the holy city of Karbala, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein informed the Iraqi side about Tehran's protest at such moves which run counter to diplomatic rules and procedures and violate the 1963 Vienna Convention.

Iran Summons Iraqi Envoy to Condemn Attack on Its Consulate in Karbala

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the Iraqi ambassador to protest at the attack of a group of rioters against the Iranian Consulate in Karbala.

Tehran Says Prepared for Development of Relations with Erbil

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with a delegation from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) co-chaired by Lahur Sheikh Jangi and Bafel Talabani in Erbil.

Iran, Iraq Share Diverse Religious, Cultural Bonds: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church Louis Sako.

Tehran, Baghdad Stress Regional Cooperation to Counter Terrorism

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji in Baghdad.

Iran Urges Unity among Iraqi Factions in Meeting with Shiite Leaders

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with leaders of Iraqi political groups as well as prominent Shiite figures, including former prime ministers.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s Soil Won’t Be Used for Threatening Iran: Barzani

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Masoud Barzani, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Iraq, in Erbil.

Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan Region Discuss Closer Cooperation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Nechirvan Barzani, the president of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, in Erbil.

A Strong Iraq Can Play Constructive Role in Region: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with Seyyed Ammar al-Hakim, the head of the Iraqiun Coalition and National Wisdom Movement; Adel Abdul-Mahdi, the former Iraqi prime minister; and Nouri al-Maliki, the former Iraqi prime minister and the leader of the State of Law Coalition.

Tehran, Baghdad Stress Implementation of Previous Agreements

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Baghdad.

Iran Urges Implementation of Iraq Legislation on Withdrawal of US Forces  

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Iraqi Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbusi as part of his meetings with senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad.

Iran Respects Diversity of Religious, Ethnic Groups in Iraq: FM Zarif

Irannian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat down with Leader of the Legitimate Arabic Centre of Iraq Khamis al-Khanjar as well as a host of Sunni representatives of the Iraqi Parliament and other prominent Sunni figures.

PM Kadhimi Calls Iran ‘Strategic Partner’ of Iraq

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Baghdad to discuss issues of mutual interest with Iraqi officials, attended an Iftar banquet hosted by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Monday evening.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Meet in Baghdad

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Baghdad on a two-day trip, met his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations and regional issues.

Iran FM Arrives in Baghdad, Pays Homage to Soleimani, Abu Mahdi

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in the Iraqi capital for a two-day visit, paid tribute to former IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi comrade Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis at the place where they had been killed in a US drone strike in January last year.

Iran Offers Condolences to Iraq over Deadly Hospital Fire

Iran has sympathised with Iraq over a deadly fire that hit Baghdad's Ibn Khatib Hospital and killed at least 82 people.

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Visit Qatar, Iraq on Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will travel to Qatar and Iraq on Sunday at the head of a delegation, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Iran Expresses Grave Concern over Recent Incidents in Iraq

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has expressed deep concern over the incidents that happened in Iraq in the past few days.

Iran FM, Iraq’s Top Security Official Discuss Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem Al-Araji in Tehran.

Tehran Denies Iraqi Ship Hijacked in Iranian Waters

Director General of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization has dismissed media reports that an Iraqi ship has been hijacked in the Iranian waters.

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