Shamkhani’s visit signifies Tehran’s prominent role in Iraq
Financial Tribune – The recent visit by Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani to Iraq indicates that Tehran still…
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Mehran border terminal shut down until further notice: IRICA
MNA – According to Iraq Border Crossing Department, any activity in Mehran Border Terminal both in trade and passenger sector is currently…
Speculations surround Shamkhani’s visit to Iraq
Asharq Al-Awsat | Hamza Mustafa: Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani arrived in Baghdad on Saturday for a…
Iran, Iraq discuss beefing up anti-terror cooperation
Press TV – Iran and Iraq have underlined the need to expand their bilateral relations and cooperation in fighting terrorism and extremism.…
Iran, Iraq review regional issues
IRNA – Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNCS) of Iran Ali Shamkhani and Former Prime Minister of Iraq Adil Abdul-Mahdi…
Shamkhani hails efforts of Iran, Iraq to oust foreign forces from region
MNA – In a Sunday joint press conference with Iraq’s National Security Adviser and the head of the PMU Falih al-Fayadh in…
Iran’s security chief in Baghdad for talks with Iraqi officials
Press TV – Iran’s top security official has traveled to Baghdad to hold talks with Iraqi officials and political leaders on security and political…
Iraq capable of self-defense sans foreign troops: Iran envoy
MNA – Iranian ambassador to Baghdad, Iraj Masjedi, said Iraq is capable of defending its territories against terrorism without having to rely…
Iran lifts visa requirement for Iraqis for 3 months
MNA – According to the announcement made be Iranian embassy in Baghdad, Iran requires no visas from Iraqi visitors for a three-months…
Iran, Iraq agree to form joint committee for inquiry into General Soleimani’s assassination
IRNA – A visiting Iraqi judicial delegation agreed on Sunday with an offer by Iran on forming a joint committee for inquiry…
Iran, Iraq FMs examine assassination of Gen. Soleimani
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed al-Hakim on Sunday exchanged views how to probe into…
Iran welcomes election of Allawi as Iraq prime minister: Iran foreign ministry
Reuters – Iran welcomes Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi’s election as prime minister of Iraq, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Sunday,…
Iraq’s power output declines as gas supplies from Iran fall
Bloomberg – Iraq’s production of electricity, excluding Kurdistan, has dropped by 27% within the past three months because of reduced shipments of…
Iran-Iraq economic ties won’t be affected by US tensions
Financial Tribune – Iran’s exports to Iraq stood at $6.3 billion in the nine months to Dec. 21, Hamid Hosseini, the secretary-general…
Those behind consulate attack aim to destroy Iran-Iraq relations: ambassador
MNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi reacted to Wednesday’s attack of rioters on Iranian consulate in Najaf, noting that enemies…
Iran intelligence tapped into CIA-run network in Iraq
The Guardian | Martin Chulov: Iranian intelligence officers have co-opted much of the Iraqi government’s cabinet, infiltrated its military leadership, and even…
Iraq closes southern border with Iran to travellers – security source, diplomat
Reuters – Iraq closed its southern Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran to travellers from both countries on Saturday, an Iraqi security source…
Iranians, Iraqis launch online campaign to stress unbreakable bond
Press TV – An online campaign launched by Iranian and Iraqi users against foreign meddling has become a top trend on the…
Iran to boost electricity exports to Iraq
IRNA – Managing Director of Iran Grid Management Company, referring to good cooperation of the Iraqi government, said grounds will be prepared…
Iran closely watching developments in neighboring Iraq: Spokesman
Press TV – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi says Tehran is closely watching the recent developments in neighboring Iraq, where scores…
A Shia holiday turns into a test of Iranian power in Iraq
The New York Times | Alissa J. Rubin and Farnaz Fassihi: The annual ceremony commemorating a founding figure of Shiite Islam is…
Iran, Iraq FMs discuss issues of mutual interest
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi Foreign Minister, Mohamed Ali Alhakim, held talks on Wednesday on the sidelines…
Iran’s envoy to Iraq thanks Iraq for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims
IRNA – Iran’s envoy to Iraq expressed his gratitude on Sunday to Iraqi authorities and nation for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims. “I feel…
Iran offers 65-day temporary free visa to Iraqi nationals
IRNA – Iraqi nationals can travel to Iran without visas for 65 days as the two countries mind to further consolidate their…
Iran is to offer temporary visa free to Iraqi nationals
IRNA – Iran’s embassy in Baghdad issued a statement on Monday to announce that the Iranian government has decided to offer temporary…
Iran calls on Iraqi people to show restraint – spokesman
Reuters – Iran is calling on the Iraqi people to show restraint, an Iranian government spokesman said on Monday, after six days…
Iranian, Iraqi nation connected through faith, enemy plot to sow discord will fail: Leader
Press TV – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Iranian and Iraqi nations are connected…
Iran backs development of peace, stability in Iraq
MNA – Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi highlighted the Islamic Republic’s support to the development of peace and security as well…
Iran: Iraq never lets aliens to disrupt calm
IRNA – Iran reacted to recent protests and disturbances in Iraq, saying that the Iraqi nation and government will timely act to…
Iranian interior min. suggests visa cancellation with Iraq
MNA – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has proposed the cancellation of visas between the two neighboring countries of Iran and…
Iranian bank to open 5 branches in Iraq
Financial Tribune – Parsian Bank, one of the leading private banks in Iran, is planning to open five more branches in Iraq,…
Iraq reopens Syria crossing in win for mutual ally Iran
Reuters – Iraq reopened its Qaim border-crossing with Syria on Monday after eight years of closure amid regional turmoil, in the latest…
Iran’s DFM, Hakim of Iraq examine regional developments
IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi-Ansari met on Saturday with the Head of the National Wisdom Movement of Iraq Ammar Hakim…
Iraqi PM to make a trip to Iran: report
MNA – According to Iraqi media, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi is planned to visit Iran. “Abdul-Mahdi, who has arrived from Saudi Arabia…
Iran, Iraq discuss ways of boosting cooperation
MNA – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Iranian Expatriates’ and Parliamentary Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari met Former Prime Minister of Iraq Nouri…
President in a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart: Cementing Tehran-Baghdad ties should boost
President.ir – Speaking with the President of Iraq Barham Salih on Wednesday evening in New York on the sidelines of the 74th…
Iran, Iraq discuss regional developments
MNA – Foreign Ministers of Iran and Iraq held a phone conversation on Thursday. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his…
Photos: Supreme Leader receives a group of Iraqi benevolent people
ISNA – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday received a group of Iraqi benevolent people hosting…
Leader receives Iraqi hosts of Arbaeen pilgrims
MNA – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received a number of Iraqis who host millions of pilgrims visiting the…
Iran to hold exclusive expo of products in Sulaymaniyah in late Dec.
Tehran Times – Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) will hold an exclusive exhibit of Iranian products in Sulaymaniyah in Iraqi Kurdistan from…