Mustafa al-Kadhimi

Iraq PM to visit Tehran when Raeisi takes office

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi has said that Iranian president-elect Ebrahim Raeisi has invited him to visit Tehran, adding that will visit Tehran after the formation of the new Iranian government.
2021-06-26 17:30
Iraq hopes of expansion of mutual relations with Iran: Salih

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih on Sat. said that his country hopes for developing and expanding relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran during Raeisi's tenure.
2021-06-19 22:53
Iranian new President invites Iraqi PM to Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The newly elected President of Iran invited the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to pay a visit to Tehran.
2021-06-19 19:00
Iran hails Iraq's role in resolving regional disputes

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – In a phone talk with Iraqi PM, the Iranian president hailed Iraq's role in resolving regional disputes.
2021-05-17 14:33
Iran not seeking to weaken Iraqi government: al-Kadhimi

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Stating that Iran does not seek to weaken the Iraqi government, Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said that it is trying to support the Baghdad government as well.
2021-05-10 16:19
Iraq interested in Tehran-Riyadh relations: Ex-envoy

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Iraq said that Iraq is interested in relationship between Islamic Republic of Iran and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
2021-04-28 11:32
Iran welcoming Iraq’s pivotal role in region: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes Iraq’s key and pivotal role in the region.
2021-04-27 11:23
Zarif hails Iraq's support for JCPOA, lifting US sanctions

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif appreciated Iraq for its support for the JCPOA and the lifting of oppressive and unilateral US sanctions against Iran.
2021-04-27 09:33
Kata'ib Hezbollah calls on Al-Kadhimi to resign

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The resistance group Kata'ib Hezbollah have called Mustafa Al-Kadhimi's government to resign after a tragic incident in a hospital in Baghdad that killed dozens and injured many more.
2021-04-25 23:45
ISIL No. 2 leader killed: Iraq PM

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – The Iraqi Prime Minister revealed that ISIL Number 2 leader and dozens of leaders of this terrorist group were killed during the recent large-scale operations launched by Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service.
2021-04-10 22:45
Iraq’s peace, security priority for Iran: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian president said that Iraq has a very important position in the political and security interactions in the region.
2021-03-06 19:31
Iraqi army bombs ISIL positions in Kirkuk, Saladin

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – The Iraqi army used F-16 jets this morning to bombard ISIL positions in the northern provinces of Kirkuk and Saladin.
2021-03-03 16:40
An ISIL leader killed in S Iraq: PM

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iraqi armed forces have killed one of the leaders of the ISIL terrorist group in the south of the country, said the Iraqi PM Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.
2021-02-03 08:38
Iraqi parliament to meet with PM to discuss US troops expel

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – A member of the Iraqi parliament's Security and Defense Committee announced that the committee would meet with the Iraqi prime minister to discuss the expulsion of US troops.
2021-02-02 17:49
US not want Iraqi Army to be strong: Al-Fatah Alliance member

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – A member of Iraqi Al-Fatah (Conquest) Alliance member Muhammad Karim al-Baldawi said that the United Sates does not want Iraqi Army to be strong and powerful.
2021-01-06 18:00
Ardakanian, Al-Kadhimi confer on mutual ties in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian discussed mutual cooperation and ties with the Iraqi PM Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Baghdad on Tuesday.
2020-12-29 14:08
Iraqi PM sends delegation for unexpected Tehran visit: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – A high-ranking Iraqi delegation will arrive in Tehran for an unannounced visit later today to hold talks with Iranian officials, according to sources.
2020-12-27 16:07
Al-Kadhimi assesses Iran-Iraq relations as good

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi described his country's relations with Iran as good and said there are no real problems in the relations between the two countries.
2020-10-04 20:00
EU, US considering closing embassies in Iraq: Al-Kadhimi

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi prime minister announced on Wed. that authorities of the European Union and the United States are considering shutting down their embassies in Baghdad.
2020-09-30 13:30
Closure of US Embassy in Iraq to take 90 days: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The United States has reportedly told the Iraqi government and its diplomatic partners that it's planning a full withdrawal from its embassy in Baghdad, adding that closure of the embassy in Iraq will take 90 days.
2020-09-28 12:40
Al-Sadiqoun spox to MNA:

US intelligence behind assassinations in Basra

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Spokesman of Al-Sadiqoun Bloc in Iraq, Mahmoud al-Rabiee, has talked to MNA about the US scenario for creating unrest in the south of Iraq with the aim of achieving its political goals.
2020-08-24 20:00
Deal with US means extension of Iraq’s occupation: Iraqi MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – A representative of the Al-Fath Coalition in the Iraqi Parliament said closing a deal with the US to keep the American troops in Iraq will not help preserve peace and stability in the country.
2020-08-23 11:31
Iraq has independent sovereignty: Al Kadhimi

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi said that interactions with Iraq are based on the independent sovereign of the country.
2020-08-22 20:00
Al Kadhimi leaves Baghdad for Washington

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi left Baghdad for Washington on Tuesday.
2020-08-18 15:20
Deep Iran-Iraq bonds supporting implementation of agreements

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described deep bonds between the two neighboring countries of Iran and Iraq as supporting implementation of the agreements between the two countries in various fields.
2020-08-01 21:02
Iran, Iraq resume trade activity in Mandali Border Crossing

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq resumed their trade activities in Mandali (Soomar) Border Crossing which had been halted for about five months ago due to the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19.
2020-07-27 12:44
Haider al-Abadi:

Iraqi PM's visit opp to realize Tehran-Baghdad interests

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Former Prime Minister of Iraq Haider al-Abadi described Mustafa al-Kadhimi's visit to Iran as a good opportunity to develop relations with Iran and to establish peace and security in the region.
2020-07-27 09:52
Ex-envoy to Iraq:

Iran has gained spacial place among Iraqis in anit-ISIL fight

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – A former Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad said Sunday that Iran has gained respect and a special place among the Iraqi people in the fight against ISIL.
2020-07-27 06:33
US cannot tolerate Iran’s ties with neighbors: advisor

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Americans cannot tolerate Tehran-Beijing, Tehran-Moscow, and Tehran-Baghdad relations and also Iran’s relations with some neighboring countries, said an advisor to Iran’s Parliament Speaker.
2020-07-26 10:37
Top advisor says Leader’s meeting with Iraqi PM 'exceptional'

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati said that a recent meeting between Ayatollah Khamenei and Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi was exceptional as it showed the importance of Iran-Iraq ties.
2020-07-24 11:39