Iran-Iraq Relations

Iran Welcomes Iraq’s Efforts to Mediate between Tehran, Riyadh

Spokesperson for the Iranian government has underlined Tehran’s determination to enhance relations with the neighbouring countries as a main priority, saying Iran would welcome any initiative for the promotion of amity with the other countries, except the US.

Iraqi Prime Minister Due in Tehran on Tuesday

Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa al-Kadhimi will arrive in Tehran on Tuesday for an official two-day visit at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation.

Barzani Says Kurdistan Won’t Turn into Staging Ground for Attacking Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with Masoud Barzani, the former President of the Kurdistan Region and the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), in Erbil.

Iran FM, Iraq’s Top Judge Discuss Legal Pursuit of Soleimani Killing

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Fayek Zidan, the President of the Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq, in Baghdad.

Iranian Minister, Iraqi Politician Discuss War on Terror

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and head of Iraq’s Fatah Alliance, Hadi (Abu Hassan) al-Amiri, have held talks about the joint fight against terrorism.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets Iraqi President in Baghdad

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif had held a meeting with President of Iraq Barham Salih in Baghdad.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Iraqi PM ahead of al-Kadhimi’s Riyadh Visit

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and Prime Minister of Iraq Mustafa Al-Kadhimi have held a meeting in Baghdad.

Iran, Iraq Reaffirm Determination to Boost Economic Ties

The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq have expressed the two countries’ determination to broaden the bilateral economic and trade ties.

Top Iranian, Iraqi Diplomats Hold Talks in Baghdad

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein held two rounds of meetings in Baghdad on Sunday.

Zarif in Baghdad to Discuss Regional Cooperation, US Crimes with Iraqis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has unveiled plans for talks on regional cooperation with the Iraqi authorities in a visit to Baghdad, saying discussions will be also held about the US’ "criminal" activities and assassination of top commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran, Iraq Weigh Plans to Boost Defence Ties

Officials from Iran and Iraq have explored avenues to enhance defence and security cooperation between the two Muslim neighbours and carry out the previous military agreements.

Iran, Iraq Stress Full Implementations of Joint Agreements

Iran’s Interior minister and his Iraqi counterpart have underscored the importance of implementing the agreements signed by the sides, saying Tehran and Baghdad must increase their trade cooperation.

Kurdish-Majority Areas in NW Iran Purged of Terrorists in Military Drills

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has purged "terrorists" from Kurdish-populated areas in the west and northwest of the country during military exercises.

Ministers Weigh Plans for Iran-Iraq Oil Cooperation

Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh and his Iraqi counterpart Ihsan Abdul Jabbar have discussed the ways to promote cooperation between the two neighbours in the oil industry.

Iran Leading Regional State in Terms of Power Generation Capacity

Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian says the Islamic Republic is the leading country in the region in terms of installed power generation capacity.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and the new Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Mohammed Hussein had a phone conversation on Sunday.

Border Crossing between Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan Reopens

A border crossing between Iran and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region has reopened and the trade exchanges via land border have resumed in the normal way, officials say.

Iran Demands Iraq’s Explanation on Ship Sinking Incident

Iran has called on the Iraqi government to release a formal report on the sinking of an Iranian cargo ship in the waters of the Arab country.

Iranian Cargo Vessel Behbahan Sinks in Iraqi Waters

An Iranian cargo ship en route from the southern Iranian port of Khorramshahr to Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port capsized and sank in the Iraqi waters.

Iran to Export Electricity to Iraq for Two More Years

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says the country will continue to export electricity to Iraq for two more years in defiance of the US sanctions. 

Promotion of Iran-Iraq Ties Serves Regional Stability: VP

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has deplored an escalation of insecurity in the region after the American assassination of top Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani in Iraq, saying the expansion of relations between Tehran and Baghdad would contribute to regional stability.

Iran Rejoiced that Stability Returning to Iraq, Afghanistan: Rouhani

Iran’s President has expressed satisfaction over the resolution of political problems in Iraq and Afghanistan, saying that the Islamic Republic will continue to stand by its two friendly neighbours.

Iran Reaffirms Support for Iraq, Urges Boost to Bilateral Trade

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has assured his Iraqi counterpart that Tehran will keep supporting the Arab country and its sovereignty, calling for plans to promote mutual economic cooperation and resume the trade exchanges in compliance with the health protocols.

Iran’s Defence Minister Pledges Full Support for New Iraqi Government

Defence Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami has given an assurance that Iraq will have all of Iran’s defence capabilities at its disposal, saying the Islamic Republic seeks strategic partnership with the new Iraqi government.

‘Iraqi PM’s Major Challenge Is to Keep Balance in Ties with Iran, US’

An expert in West Asian affairs says one of the challenges of the new Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi will be balancing ties with Iran and the United States which are in some way in conflict with each other.

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