Iran-Iraq Relations

Arba’een to be registered as UNESCO intangible heritage

The ICHHTO chief has said that registration of Arba’een at UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage helps protect and pass on the ritual and its spiritual values to future generations.

Commander: No Iranian Basij, IRGC forces in Iraq, Syria

We help the two countries at the request of their armies and we are just transferring our experience, but haven’t sent any forces to these states, Naghdi reiterated.

Iranian diplomat challenges US panelist over ISIS

An Iranian diplomat has said that the situation in Iraq would have been much worse if Iran had not helped the country in its fight against ISIS.

Iran delegation to attend funeral procession of Ahmad Chalabi

Ahmad Chalabi, who died of a heart attack on November 3, served as the Iraqi interim oil minister and deputy prime minister in 2005 and 2006.

Iran ready to fully back Iraq’s anti-terror fight: Minister

The presence of criminal terrorist groups in any country is dangerous and will lead to regional instability, Vaezi said at a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.

Iran supports Iraq solidarity, sovereignty: Senior MP

Borujerdi criticized the lack of determination on the side of the US and its European and regional allies to fight terrorism and extremism.

Iran reaffirms commitment to international campaign against terrorism

Iraq is one of the most influential Islamic countries that has to regain its status as soon as possible, Zarif said in a meeting with the Iraqi parliament speaker.

Larijani, Jabouri discuss closer Tehran-Baghdad ties

Larijani and Jabouri exchanged views about regional and international issues as well as the latest developments in Iraq.

West’s lack of seriousness against ISIL root cause of migrant crisis: Iran’s Shamkhani

Suspicious efforts are underway to exploit the acts of terrorism by ISIL in order to keep insecurity, instability and crisis in place across the Middle East, Shamkhani said.

Iran, Iraq sign three agreements on economic cooperation

Iran and Iraq will expand customs cooperation while taking steps to do away with double taxation and encourage mutual investment in the two countries, said Tayyebnia.

Iran, Iraq could pump up trade to $20bn: Minister

A rise in Iran-Iraq transactions will serve the interests of both countries, Tayyebnia said in a meeting with Iraqi Finance Minister Hoshyar Zebari.

Iraqi Kurdistan Seeks Iran Help Against ISIS Chemical Attacks

Falah Mustafa Bakir said Iran has precious experience in anti-chemical weapons defense which is sought by the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government.

Had it not been for General Soleimani, Iraq would have failed

An Iraqi politician says that things got better after Ayatollah Al-Sistani released a fatwa and the Popular Mobilization Forces –backed by Iran – fought with great bravery against ISIL terrorists.

Fanning sectarian crises in Iraq ordered by enemies: Rafsanjani

The implementation of a moderate approach in a society which has suffered from dictatorship for decades and the scourge of terrorist groups is an uphill task, said Ammar Hakim.

Iran supports Iraq fight against IS: Zarif

Iran always views expansion of Tehran-Baghdad ties as one of its priorities and supports the Iraqi government’s campaign against IS, said Zarif.

Iran says draft of Iraq gas deal ready

Iran and Iraq are expected to sign the agreement within two weeks and exports of natural gas from Iran to Iraq will start accordingly, said Azizollah Ramezani.

Iran renews support for Iraq’s territorial integrity

Iran reiterates the need for Iraq's solidarity and territorial integrity as well as political partnership of all tribes in line with Iraq's constitution, said Amir Abdollahian.

Pipeline taking Iran’s gas to Iraq ready in 20 days: Official

Testing a 100-km stretch of the pipeline has come to an end and the pipeline will be ready to transfer Iran's natural gas to its western neighbor in 20 days, said Alireza Gharibi.

Iran sees Mideast security as own: Iran FM

The Iranian government and nation will stand by Iraq in the war against terrorism, said Zarif in a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart.

Iran signs $2.3 billion gas pipeline plan

The contract includes building 590 kilometers of pipeline to the border with Iraq in addition to five gas compressor stations in two years.

Comments of Hashemi Rafsanjani on Iran-Iraq relations

Hashemi Rafsanjani has taken a look at Tehran-Baghdad ties over the years and dismissed concerns that the two countries pose a threat to each other.

Abu Azrael in holy shrine of Imam Reza

Ayyub Faleh al-Rubaie, who has turned into a nightmare for ISIL terrorist group in Iraq, has visited Imam Reza’s shrine in Mashhad.

Speaker: Images of Sardasht chemical bombing won’t fade away

He said the savage bombing of civilians and destroying their homes was the most heinous crime of the kind which had many catastrophic consequences, with many bodies and souls still suffering.

Chemical weapons suppliers of Sardasht attack must be tried: Iran’s Zarif

Zarif called on the world to carry out its “legal and moral responsibility” toward the victims and their families and facilitate the punishment of the perpetrators of such inhumane acts.

West targeting Iraq unity: Leader

The Supreme Leader has said that Iran will continue to support the Iraqi government and people and back unity among Iraqi revolutionary groups and fighters.

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