Thursday, December 25, 2025

Iran-Iraq Relations

Iran President Warns of Divisive Plots against Baghdad

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned of divisive plots against Iraq, saying Tehran backs unity, stability and integrity in its western neighbor.

Iran FM, Iraq’s Ammar Hakim Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Ammar Hakim, the Head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq (ISCI), on the latest developments in the Arab country.

Iran to Smash ISIS If They Get Close to Borders

A senior Iranian military commander says ISIS terrorists will be targeted if they get close to the country’s borders.

Iranian Speaker Congratulates Iraq on Mosul Liberation

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani congratulated the Iraqi nation and government on the liberation of Mosul from the hands of the Takfiri Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists.

Iran Congratulates Iraq on ISIS Defeat in Mosul

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has congratulated Iraq on the heavy defeat suffered by ISIS terrorists in Mosul, and called for the continuation of collective campaign to dry up the financial and intellectual sources of terrorism.

Mideast Terror Attacks Part of Israel’s Agenda: Iran

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has described the terrorist operations across the Middle East as part of Israel’s agenda, warning that anti-terror campaigns in the region should not divert attentions from the Palestinian crisis.

Iran Leader to Iraqi PM: Don’t Trust US

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned against placing trust in the United States, saying Washington is against Iraq’s independence and unity.

Iraqi PM Arrives in Tehran for High-Level Talks

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Tehran on Tuesday to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.

Iran to Eradicate Menace of ISIS Wild Dogs: Army Commander

Iran sees the ISIS terrorists as ‘wild dogs’ whose eradication is a piece of cake for the Islamic Republic’s armed forces, an Iranian military commander said.

Baghdad Not to Let US Use Iraqi Territory against Iran: PM

Iraq will never allow Americans to use the Arab country’s territory against the neighbouring Iran even if it is given the guarantee to be completely reconstructed free of charge, said Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi. 

Photos of Iran’s General Soleimani in Iraq’s Karbala

New photos have been released showing senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Major General Qassem Soleimani, on a pilgrimage to the holy city of Karbala.

Kurdistan Referendum to Exacerbate Iraq’s Problems: Iran

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says a referendum on the independence of the Iraqi Kurdistan region will just create more problems for the Arab country in a time when it needs peace and stability more than ever.

Iran Strongly Denounces Deadly Terrorist Attacks in Iraq

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi strongly condemned today’s terrorist attacks in the Iraqi town of Musayyib, south of Baghdad, and the holy city of Karbala, in which dozens of “innocent people” were killed and injured.

Iranian FM Discusses Qatar Crisis with Foreign Counterparts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif conferred with many of his Asian and African counterparts on the ongoing rift between Doha and a number of Arab countries.

Iraq Appreciates Iran for Meeting Its Health Needs

Iraq’s health minister has thanked Tehran for meeting Baghdad’s needs in the health and medical treatment sectors in the earliest time.

“Iran Providing 70% of Iraq’s Internet”

An Iranian official says Iran is the major Internet service provider for neighbouring Iraq.

Iraq Will Never Join Anti-Iran Coalition: FM

Iraq’s Foreign Minister brahim al-Ja’afari says his country will never join the front against Iran, putting a damper on a US and Saudi push to rally regional countries against the Islamic Republic.

Tehran, Baghdad to Sign Twinning Agreement: Iraqi official

An Iraqi official declared the Iranian and Iraqi capitals, Tehran and Baghdad, will soon sign a twinning agreement and become sister cities.

Turkish Raids on Iraq’s Sinjar to Cause Instability: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the recent move by Turkey to bomb areas near the Iraqi city of Sinjar is a violation of the Arab country’s national sovereignty, and that Tehran supports Baghdad’s position in this case.

Kurdish Envoy Blasts Turkey’s Policies, Hails Iran’s Support

The representative of Iraqi Kurdistan in Tehran has strongly criticized Turkey’s unfriendly policies, and termed Iran an all-time supporter of Kurds.

Iran to Continue Supporting Iraq’s Anti-Terror Campaign: New Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Iraq praised the Arab country’s recent achievements in the fight against terror groups and said Tehran is determined to continue its supports for the Baghdad government in counter-terrorism.

“Riyadh Still Has Chance to Change Its Policies”

A top Iranian politician says Tehran has left the path open for Saudi Arabia to change tack and rethink its policies on Tehran.

Iraq’s Neutrality Can Help Tehran-Riyadh Rapprochement: Saudi FM

During his unannounced visit to Baghdad, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir said the neutral stances held by Iraq can provide ground for rapprochement between geopolitical rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran.

Iraq Can Give Iran Exclusive Rights instead of War Reparations

Since Iraq is unable to pay reparations to Iran for the deadly eight-year war it imposed on the country in the 1980s, it can give Iran certain exclusive rights instead, an Iranian MP said.

Iran Keen to Increase Investments in Iraqi Projects

An Iranian trade official announced that the Islamic Republic plans to boost its investments in the neighbouring Iraq.

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