Iran-Iraq Relations

No Power Capable of Dividing Iran, Iraq: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says no power in the world can cause rift between the two neighbouring nations of Iran and Iraq.

Iran, Iraq Enjoy Exemplary Relations: Rouhani

Iran’s president has hailed the amicable relations between Tehran and Baghdad, saying that the two countries’ ties can set an example to the whole region.

Iran President, Iraq Speaker Hold Friendly Meeting in Tehran

Iraq’s top parliamentarian holds talks with high-ranking Iranian officials on a wide range of issues, including ways to bolster bilateral relations, uproot terrorism and strengthen regional peace.

Iran FM, Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Discuss Bilateral Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi who is on an official visit to Tehran at the head of a delegation.

Iraqi Diplomat in Tehran ahead of Iran President’s Iraq Visit

Ahead of the historic visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to Iraq, the Arab country’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Nizar al-Khairallah, has held talks with his Iranian counterpart Morteza Sarmadi in Tehran.

Iran FM Holds Talks with UN Chief, Iraqi Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and his Iraqi counterpart Mohamed Ali Alhakim.

Iran President to Make First Iraq Visit in 6 Years

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to travel to Iraq for talks with the country’s officials in coming weeks.

Iraq Allows Iranian Traders to Open Accounts in Its Banks

Iranian traders can open accounts with Iraqi banks to carry out their transactions under a new payment system between the two countries, Iran's central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said Wednesday.

Trump’s Vow to Use Bases in Iraq against Iran Draws Widespread Criticism

Statements by US President Donald Trump that Washington would use its bases in Iraq to “watch” Iran have met with widespread criticism from Iran and a wide array of Iraqi officials.

Iran Condemns Brutal Attack on Pilgrims’ Bus in Iraq

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over a terrorist attack on a bus carrying Iranian pilgrims in the Iraqi city of Balad, which killed and wounded a number of them.

Bus Carrying Iranian Pilgrims in Iraq Hit by Terrorist Attack

Several Iranian pilgrims were wounded on Sunday after the bus carrying them in the south of Iraq’s Saladin governorate was targeted by terrorists, an Iranian official confirmed.

Baghdad Not to Join Anti-Iran Front: Iraqi FM

The Iraqi foreign minister says his country will not be pressured by the US into joining the anti-Iran front.

Iran, Iraq Enjoying Most Strategic Ties Ever: Ex-Diplomat

A former Iranian diplomat says Tehran and Baghdad are enjoying the most strategic era in the history of their relations.

Iran, Iraq to Raise Trade Volume to $20 Billion

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran and Baghdad can increase annual trade volume to 20 billion dollars and if the ground is prepared, the Islamic Republic is ready to proudly share its achievements in energy, engineering, agriculture and trade areas with the Iraq.

Iran, Iraq Discuss Regional Issues

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi President Barham Salih have discussed regional issues and the ways to develop collaborations in this regard.

Iraqi Religious Minorities Call for Deepening Ties with Iran

Iraq’s religious and social institutions have stressed their eagerness to maintain and deepen friendly and close ties with the Islamic Republic.

Iran, Iraq Explore Avenues of Strengthening Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi have exchanged views on enhancing bilateral ties.

Iran FM in Baghdad for High-Level Talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Baghdad at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi and his Iraqi counterpart Mohammad Ali Alhakim on Sunday evening.

Iran FM to Visit Iraq Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to travel to Iraq at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation on Sunday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said.

‘Over 63,000 Iranians Suffer Chemical Weapons Injuries’

An Iranian official says statistics show more than 63,000 Iranians are confirmed to be suffering from chemical weapons injuries and the number is still increasing, thirty years after the devastating invasion of Iran by Iraq came to an end.

All Iranian Military Advisors Have Left Iraq: Ambassador

The Iranian ambassador to Baghdad says Iran has withdrawn all of its military advisors from Iraq.

Iran to Continue Exporting Electricity to Iraq: Energy Minister

Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says the Islamic Republic will keep up exporting electricity to Iraq to satisfy vital needs of the neighbouring nation.

Trump’s Sneaky Visit to Iraq Disrespect for Its National Sovereignty: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for his recent visit to Iraq, describing it as an undiplomatic trip that disrespected Iraq’s national sovereignty.

Iraq Says US Forces Will Never Leave Middle East

An Iraqi lawmaker has described Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the US forces from Syria as Washington’s new tactic, saying it is an illusion to think the decision would eventually result in the pullout of all US troops from the region.

Iran to Hold Handicrafts Exhibition in Iraq

A group of Iranian craftspeople are set to travel to Iraq to hold the first Exhibition of Iranian Handicrafts and Souvenirs in the neighbouring country.

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