Iran-Iraq Relations

Iran Eager to Deepen Ties with New Iraqi Government: Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Iranian government has voiced optimism about interaction with the new government of Iraq, expressing Tehran’s willingness to broaden ties with Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s cabinet in various fields.

Iran President Vows Unflinching Support to New Iraqi Government

The Iranian president has given an assurance to the new prime minister of Iraq that Tehran will stand by the new government of Baghdad and the Iraqi nation as always.

Iran’s President Offers Congratulations to New Iraqi PM

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Mustafa al-Kadhimi on taking office as the prime minster of Iraq, expressing hope for the enhancement of ties between Tehran and Baghdad in various fields.

Iran Congratulates Iraq on Formation of New Gov’t

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated the Iraqi prime minister and the people of the Arab country on the formation of a new government.

Iran Condemns ISIS Attack on Iraq’s PMU Forces

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the ISIS terrorist group’s criminal and cowardly attack in Iraq that resulted in the martyrdom of a number of fighters from the Popular Mobilization Forces (also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi) in the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.

Zarif Confers with Omani, Iraqi FMs on COVID-19 Outbreak

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with his Omani and Iraqi counterparts, Yusuf bin Alawi and Mohamed Ali Alhakim, on the latest regional developments as well as the COVID-19 outbreak.

Zarif Meets Envoys of Iraq, Czech, Bulgaria, N Korea, Nicaragua

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with the new ambassadors of four countries and the outgoing ambassador of Iraq in Tehran.

Envoy Says Iran Supports Any Iraqi PM Elected by Parliament

Iran’s ambassador to Baghdad has expressed the Islamic Republic’s support for whoever the Iraqi parliament elects as the next prime minister in a legal process.

Iran Welcomes Designation of Al-Kazemi as Iraq’s New Prime Minister

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says Tehran welcomes the designation of Mustafa al-Kazemi as the new Prime Minister of Iraq.

Iran Says Closely Monitoring US Military Moves in Region

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said the country’s military forces are closely monitoring all movements by the US military in the region.

Iran Warns US’ Military Moves in Iraq May Escalate Tensions

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has warned that the recent Iran Warns US’ Military Moves in Iraq May Escalate Tensions military moves in Iraq could escalate the regional tensions.

Iran Summons Swiss Envoy over US Accusations

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has summoned the Swiss ambassador, whose country represents Washington’s interests in Iran, over the baseless remarks made by the US president about Iran’s culpability in a recent attack on a military base used by coalition forces in Iraq.

Attack on Taji Base Part of Iraqi People’s Reaction to US Assassinations: Iran

Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says the US cannot blame other countries for the recent attack on its forces in Taji military camp near Baghdad, as such attacks are consequence of the US assassination of Iraqi commanders.

Iran Urges Iraqi Parties to Work Together, Show Tolerance

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani says cooperation and tolerance is required on the part of political groups and ethnic and religious factions in Iraq so that a government growing from the will of Iraqi people “will take over as soon as possible.”

Top Iranian Official in Iraq for Political, Security Talks

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has travelled to Baghdad to discuss the political and security situation in the region with the Iraqi officials.

Iranian, Iraqi FMs Discuss Coronavirus Outbreak

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart.

Iran, Iraq Discuss Probe into Assassination of Gen. Soleimani

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart have exchanged views on the ways to cooperate regarding the investigations into the assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

Iran, Iraqi Kurdistan Express Concern over ISIS Revival

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Prime Minister of the Iraqi Kurdistan Masrour Barzani have expressed concern over the ISIS terrorist group’s revival.

Tehran University to Host Int’l Nanotechnology Conference

The International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology will be held on March 14, 2020 at the University of Tehran.

US Pressuring Iraq Not to Reveal Details of Soleimani Killing: MP

A member of Iraq’s Fatah Alliance says the United States is putting a lot of pressure on the Iraqi government to prevent the disclosure of the results of a probe into the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.

Assyrian Christians Indebted to Qassem Soleimani: MP

The representative of Iranian Assyrians and Chaldean Catholics at the Iranian Parliament says Assyrians are beholden to General Qassem Soleimani, because thanks to his efforts over 30,000 of the Assyrians living in Iraq survived ISIS invasion.

What Was Gen. Soleimani’s Last Mission to Iraq?

Iran’s ambassador to Baghdad has given an account of what Lt. General Qassem Soleimani was assigned to do in Iraq before being assassinated in an American airstrike on January 3.

Iran Welcomes Appointment of New Iraqi Prime Minister

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran says the Islamic Republic welcomes the appointment of Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi as the new prime minister of Iraq.

Has Balance of Power Shifted in Iraq?

The first reactions to the US assassination of General Qassem Soleimani in an aerial attack on the Iraqi soil included fury and irritation in Tehran and the concerns about the outbreak of a new Middle East war in Washington.

Zarif Reminds Saudis of Characteristics of ‘Normal Country’

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hit back at Saudi minister of state for foreign affairs, Adel al-Jubeir, and said the kingdom cannot be called a “normal” country after its moves to cause a humanitarian crisis in Yemen and to assassinate Jamal Khashoggi.

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