Iran-Iraq Relations

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Crisis

No Need for Iranian Military Presence in Iraq: General Soleimani

Emad Askarieh -
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force said that Iran will take action against terrorist groups in Iraq only if the country’s Marja (religious leadership) deems it necessary.
Middle East

Iranian Pilgrimage to Iraq Up by 40%

Emad Askarieh -
The number of Iranians going on pilgrimage to Iraqi holy cities has risen by 40% in the current Iranian month, which began on April 20, in comparison to the corresponding period last year, an Iranian official announced.
Education

The Dedication of an Iranian Doctor now Commemorated in Iraqi Schoolbooks

IFP Editorial Staff -
Authorities from the Iraqi education system have decided to dedicate the subject of one of the lessons in the fourth grade book to an Iranian doctor who saved tens of children who had been poisoned by chemical weapons in Halabja.
Foreign Policy

Iran condemns terrorist attacks in Iraq, Pakistan

Emad Askarieh -
Iran has strongly condemned recent deadly terrorist attacks in Iraq and Pakistan, calling for concerted global efforts to counter terrorism and extremism.
Hard News

Iran warns against consequences of Iraq breakup

Emad Askarieh -
A senior Iranian official has warned that any plan to disintegrate Iraq would have adverse consequences for security and stability in the entire Middle East.
Hard News

IRGC Commander: Iran to Foil Zionist Plot to Disintegrate Iraq, Syria

Emad Askarieh -
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari warned against a plot hatched by the Zionist regime of Israel and its main ally, the US, to break up Iraq and Syria and made assurances that Iran will thwart the scheme.
Foreign Policy

Defense minister: Iran to continue supporting Iraq in fight against terror

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Iranian nation and government as well as the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic will continue to support Iraq in its battle against terrorism, Iran’s defense minister says.
Hard News

Iran’s Shamkhani: Execution of Shiite Cleric Unveils Riyadh’s Sectarian Policy

Emad Askarieh -
A senior Iranian security official on Wednesday deplored the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric by Saudi Arabia, and said that the move demonstrated Riyadh’s sectarianism.
Foreign Policy

Saudi Arabia needs to stop fueling tension in Mideast, Iran says

Emad Askarieh -
Zarif told a press conference with his Iraqi counterpart the Saudis have moved against measures taken by Iran to contribute to the restoration of peace and unity in the region.
Hard News

Ayatollah Sistani lauds Tehran Municipality’s help in serving Arba’een pilgrims

Golrokh Askarieh -
Ayatollah Sistani and Ghalibaf also discussed the Muslim world’s latest developments during the meeting.
Cultural Heritage

Arba’een to be registered as UNESCO intangible heritage

Golrokh Askarieh -
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.
Hard News

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

Golrokh Askarieh -
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.
Foreign Policy

Iranian diplomat challenges US panelist over ISIS

Golrokh Askarieh -
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.
Hard News

Iran delegation to attend funeral procession of Ahmad Chalabi

Emad Askarieh -
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.
Hard News

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

Emad Askarieh -
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.
Hard News

Iran supports Iraq solidarity, sovereignty: Senior MP

Emad Askarieh -
Borujerdi criticized the lack of determination on the side of the US and its European and regional allies to fight terrorism and extremism.
Foreign Policy

Iran reaffirms commitment to international campaign against terrorism

Golrokh Askarieh -
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.
Foreign Policy

Larijani, Jabouri discuss closer Tehran-Baghdad ties

Golrokh Askarieh -
Larijani and Jabouri exchanged views about regional and international issues as well as the latest developments in Iraq.
Foreign Policy

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

Golrokh Askarieh -
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.
Economy

Iran, Iraq sign three agreements on economic cooperation

Emad Askarieh -
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.
Economy

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

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

Iraqi Kurdistan Seeks Iran Help Against ISIS Chemical Attacks

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

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

Golrokh Askarieh -
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.
Hard News

Fanning sectarian crises in Iraq ordered by enemies: Rafsanjani

Golrokh Askarieh -
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.
Foreign Policy

Iran supports Iraq fight against IS: Zarif

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