Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Iran-Iraq Relations

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.

Ayatollah Sistani Urges Removal of Sanctions in Meeting with Pope: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Iraq’s top religious authority Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has called for the removal of sanctions against nations in his recent meeting with the pontifex in Najaf.

Foreign Intervention in Iraq’s Affairs Detrimental to Entire Region: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is against any kind of foreign intervention in Iraq’s internal affairs and considers it detrimental to the Arab country and the entire region.

Iran, Iraq Discuss Mutual Security Cooperation

Iran and Iraq have drawn up a draft memorandum of understanding (MOU) on security cooperation between the two countries.

Iran Summons Turkish Envoy over Interior Minister’s ‘Unacceptable’ Remarks

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Turkish ambassador to Tehran to protest at the Turkish interior minister's "unacceptable" remarks about the presence of PKK elements in Iran.

Recent Incidents in Iraq Plot to Strain Tehran-Baghdad Relations: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sat down with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Tehran where they discussed the different dimensions of political and economic cooperation as well as border exchanges between the two countries.

Iran Says Won’t Allow Takfiri Terrorism to Gain Foothold in Region Again

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says Iran and other countries fighting terror will not allow “puppet Takfiri terrorism” to rear its ugly head again in the region.

Iran Denies Any Involvement in Erbil Attack, Urges Prosecution of Perpetrators

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has categorically rejected allegations ascribing the Monday night's rocket attack on the city of Erbil in the Iraqi Kurdistan region to Iran, calling on the Baghdad government to prosecute the perpetrators.

Iran’s Top Judge, Iraqi PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has sat down with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Baghdad.

Iran’s Revenge for US Killing of Soleimani ‘Close at Hand’: Judiciary Chief

The Iranian judiciary chief says Tehran’s vengeance for the US assassination of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani is “close at hand.”

Iran Opposed to Any Foreign Interference in Iraq’s Affairs: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed Tehran’s opposition to any foreign interference in the international affairs of Iraq, describing it as detrimental to the whole region.

Expulsion of US Forces from Iraq Best Reaction to Soleimani Killing: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein that the US forces must be expelled from the Arab country in reaction to the assassination of Iranian anti-terror commander Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi comrade Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

Iraq’s Foreign Minister in Tehran for Talks

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has arrived in the Iranian capital of Tehran for talks with high-ranking Iranian officials, the Arab country's foreign ministry announced.

Iran-Iraq Railway to Connect China to Mediterranean: VP

Iran’s First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri says the construction of the railway between Iran’s Shalamcheh and Iraq’s Basra will facilitate transit of cargos from China to the Mediterranean.

Iran Says to Help Restore Taq Kasra Only Upon Iraq’s Official Invitation

Iran says it will help restore the Persian archaeological masterpiece Taq Kasra (also known as the Arch of Ctesiphon), located in modern-day Iraq, only if Baghdad officially asks Tehran to do so.

Iran Condemns Terror Attacks in Iraq

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned two terrorist explosions in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, which killed or wounded a number of innocent Iraqi civilians.

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