Iran-Iraq Relations

Iran Vows to Stand by Iraqi Nation in Reconstruction Era

Iranian First Vice President says the Islamic Republic has been and will be next to the Iraqi people in rebuilding the country following the devastating war it had with ISIS terrorists.

Iran Playing ‘Very Important’ Role in Iraq’s Economy: Minister

Iraqi Minister of Electricity Qasim Al Fahdawi has hailed Iran's crucial role in Iraq’s economy, calling on the Iranian companies to play a more active role in reconstruction of the Arab country.

Oil Swap Deal between Iran, Iraq Delayed over Safety Issues

An oil swap plan between Iran and Iraq is facing delays due to safety problems, secretary of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce says.

Leader’s Aide Rules Out Iraq’s Mediation in Iran-US Ties

A top aide to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says there is no room for any mediating role for any state including Iraq on relations between Iran and the US.

“Iran Prepared to Mend Ties between Baghdad, Erbil”

A top aide to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says Tehran will never withhold any effort to enhance Iraq’s national unity, and is prepared to enhance ties between Iraq’s central government and Kurdistan Regional Government

Resistance Front Won’t Allow NATO to Build Base in Mideast: Iran

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has ruled out the US’ presence in eastern Euphrates, stressing that the resistance movement will not allow NATO to establish a base in West Asia.

Saudi FM in No Position to Speak for Iraqi Gov’t, Nation: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has denounced the recent anti-Iran remarks by Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir made on the sidelines of the International Conference for Iraq’s Reconstruction in Kuwait.

Iraqi PM Praises Iran for Participation in Iraq’s Reconstruction

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, has lauded the Iranians’ interest in cooperating with Iraq in reconstructing the war-torn country.

Iran FM, Kuwaiti Emir Discuss Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah in Kuwait City.

Iran FM, EU’s Mogherini Discuss US Stonewalling on Nuclear Deal

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini in Kuwait.

Iran, Kuwait FMs Discuss Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah met on the sidelines of the Conference for Iraq’s Reconstruction underway in Kuwait.

Iran Vows to Play Major Role in Iraq’s Reconstruction

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to play its constructive and supportive role in Iraq’s reconstruction and economic development.

Iraq Reconstruction Conference Opens in Kuwait

Kuwait is hosting an international conference on reconstruction in parts of Iraq devastated by the war against ISIS.

Iran President Warns US against Pulling out of JCPOA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the other signatories to the Iran nuclear deal, particularly the US, against withdrawing from the agreement.

Baghdad Hosts Security Meeting between Iran, Russia, Syria, Iraq

High-ranking officials from Iran, Russia, Iraq, and Syria held talks about a range of security issues in Baghdad and stressed the need to boost cooperation between the four countries in the fight against the Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) and other terrorist groups.

Fire at Iraqi Hotel Kills Two Iranian Pilgrims (+Video)

At least two Iranian women have been killed and another injured in a fire at a hotel in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Iraq Parliamentary Elections

UN Secretary-General's special representative for Iraq Ján Kubiš has held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Iran Calls for Formation of Anti-Terror Coalition with Iraq, Pakistan

A top military aide to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said that Iran should build an anti-terrorism coalition with Pakistan and Iraq to counter US threats against the Middle East.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s PM in Tehran to Mend Ties: Envoy

The Iraqi Kurdistan region's prime minister has arrived in Tehran to warm up Erbil’s frosted ties with the Islamic Republic, according to what the Kurdish envoy says.

Iraqi Kurdistan’s PM to Visit Tehran Sunday

Reports say Prime Minister of the Iraqi Kurdistan region, Nechirvan Barzani, will travel to the Iranian capital on Sunday.

Iranian University to Open Branches in Syria on Assad’s Order

Iran’s Islamic Azad University is to establish branches is several countries, including Syria, Iraq and Lebanon.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has strongly denounced the latest terrorist attacks in the Iraqi capital which killed and injured tens of civilians on Monday.

Iran, Iraq Sign MoU to Expand Tourism Ties

Iranian and Iraqi delegations have discussed ways to modernize the tourism systems, particularly medical tourism mechanisms, in their respective countries.

Iran Ready to Help Preserve Iranian Ancient Sites in Iraq

An Iranian official says the country is prepared to help the Baghdad government preserve a number of historic sites in Iraq that used to be part of the Iranian territory before the 1975 border demarcation.

Iran Reopens Two Border Crossings with Iraqi Kurdistan

Iran’s two border crossings with Iraqi Kurdistan region have resumed their operations following an announcement by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), the director general of the Interior Ministry’s border affairs department said.

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