Iran-Iraq Relations

Latest news about Iraq-Iran relations – The latest news and views about bilateral relations between Iran and Iraq

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Iran Condemns Attack on British Diplomatic Mission in Iraq

IFP Editorial Staff - September 17, 2020

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned any attack on diplomatic missions after a roadside bombing reportedly targeted a British diplomatic convoy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

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Shiite Muslims to Observe Arbaeen Remotely over Pandemic: Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - September 11, 2020

Iran’s health minister says this year’s Arbaeen march, which is to mark the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), will be held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Iran, Iraq Stress Closer Cooperation to Establish Regional Stability

IFP Editorial Staff - August 2, 2020

The Iranian president has urged closer cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad to further enhance mutual relations as well as to ensure regional security.

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Tehran Says Resolved to Broaden Its ‘Comprehensive’ Ties with Baghdad

IFP Editorial Staff - July 31, 2020

Iran's president has expressed Tehran's preparedness to expand its all-out relations with Iraq in a wide range of fields.

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Iran, Iraq Agree on Two Electricity Contracts

IFP Editorial Staff - July 22, 2020

Iran and Iraq have finalized two agreements on cooperation in the electricity industry during the Iraqi prime minister’s visit to Tehran.

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Tehran Ready for Comprehensive Trade Cooperation with Baghdad: VP

IFP Editorial Staff - July 22, 2020

Iranian First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri has expressed Tehran’s readiness to sign a comprehensive agreement on economic cooperation with Iraq, describing the deal as a major step in meeting the target for the promotion of bilateral trade.

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President Rouhani: Outsiders Unable to Harm Iran-Iraq Ties

IFP Editorial Staff - July 22, 2020

President of Iran has described Iraq as a strategic neighbour of the Islamic Republic, stressing that foreign parties will never be able to damage the brotherly bilateral relations.

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Leader Vows Iran’s Retaliatory Blow to US for Gen. Soleimani’s Killing

IFP Editorial Staff - July 21, 2020

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the United States that Iran will definitely reciprocate the assassination of top commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.

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Iran, Iraq Resolved to Raise Trade Exchange Value to $20 Billion

IFP Editorial Staff - July 21, 2020

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Prime Minister of Iraq have made a resolute decision to raise the value of annual trade exchanges between the two countries to $20 billion.

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Iran President Officially Welcomes Iraqi PM in Tehran

IFP Editorial Staff - July 21, 2020

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has officially received Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who is in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation.

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

IFP Editorial Staff - July 21, 2020

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.

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Iraqi Prime Minister Due in Tehran on Tuesday

IFP Editorial Staff - July 21, 2020

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.

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

IFP Editorial Staff - July 20, 2020

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.

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