Adel Abdul Mahdi

Iraqi PM tells US to determine mechanism for troop withdrawal

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iraqi caretaker Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi has told US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to determine a mechanism for withdrawal of US terrorist forces from Iraq.

Iran had informed Iraq about its missile attack: Iraqi PM

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi received word from Iran that its response to the US assassination of its top general was either imminent or under way, his spokesman said on Wednesday.

Iraq’s Abdul Mahdi dismisses US President call

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iraqi caretaker Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi dismissed US President call, according to reports.

In meeting with US envoy to Baghdad:

Abdul Mahdi delivers plan on US troop withdrawal from Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – In a Monday meeting, Iraq's prime minister announced and delivered his country's Parliament plan for ending US troops presence in Iraq to the American ambassador in Baghdad Matthew H. Tueller.

Iraqi Parliament votes to expel US troops from Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – In an extraordinary session on Sunday, the Iraqi parliament voted for a resolution requiring the government to order the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq.

Abdul Mahdi joins mourners of martyred IRGC Quds chief, PMU deputy

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iraqi caretaker Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi took part in the ongoing funeral processions in Kazemein for Iran’s Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani and Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit deputy Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis and six others, who were killed in a US terrorist attack in Baghdad.

Iraqi parliament approves PM Abdul Mahdi's resignation

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iraqi Parliament approves the resignation of Abdul Mahdi's government on Sunday.

Iraqi Parl. to hold emergency session

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – To investigate the recent protests in the country, the Iraqi Parliament is to hold an emergency session on Saturday.

Iraqi PM says to submit resignation to curb further bloodshed

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi announced Friday that he will submit his resignation to parliament in a bid to curb two months of protests.

Iraqi PM orders formation of committee to investigate recent incident in Najaf, Dhi Qar

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi has ordered to form a committee to investigate recent incidents such as the Wednesday attack on Iranian consulate in the provinces of Najaf and Dhi Qar.

Iraq calls on UN to force uninvited US troops out: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – The Iraqi government is taking legal action against the US troops that entered the country after their pullout from Syria without permission.

While in Iraq, VP Jahangiri holds phone call with Iraqi PM on Arbaeen Day

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – While in Iraq to take part in Arbaeen processions, Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri has held a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to thank Iraqi people and government for hosting the million-people religious ceremony.

Settling differences through dialogue always possible: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that Iran does not reject efforts of those countries who seek to de-escalate tensions, noting that the option of dialogue is always on the table from the Iranian side.

Iraqi PM to make a trip to Iran: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – According to Iraqi media, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi is planned to visit Iran.

Iraqi PM’s visit to Saudi Arabia aimed at mediating Riyadh-Tehran ties: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi will travel to Riyadh today, where he is scheduled to meet King Salman bin Abdul Aziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Tehran, Baghdad stress security coop. to increase regional stability

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi President Barham Salih met in Baghdad on Saturday to discuss security cooperation between the two countries in a bid to help increase the stability in the region.

Abdul Mahdi dismisses US claim of IRGC involvement in Iraq’s economy

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi rejected the claims of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who has said that IRGC holds 20 percent of Iraq’s economy.

US’ IRGC ban may ‘further disturb the region’: Iraqi PM

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi warned that US decision to designate IRGC as a terrorist organization may further disturb the region.

Rouhani stresses Quds as Palestine’s permanent capital, Golan as Syrian soil

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – President Rouhani stressed on Sat. that Quds is the main, permanent capital of Palestine, and Golan is part of Syria's territory.

In joint declaration, Iran, Iraq stress 'strategic' cooperation

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Iraq issued a joint statement on Tuesday and stressed development of relations between the two countries in all fields of mutual interest.

Pres. Rouhani:

All Iranian, Iraqi officials have firm resolve to deepen Tehran-Baghdad ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – All Iranian and Iraqi officials have firm resolve to deepen Tehran-Baghdad ties, according to president Rouhani at the meeting of high-ranking delegations of Iran and Iraq in Baghdad Mon., adding "regional security and development are not possible without Iran and Iraq's stability and development."

Zarif, Iraqi PM hold meeting in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi on Sunday evening in Baghdad.

Iraqi MPs condemn Trump’s visit to Iraq, call for US withdrawal

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Main factions in Iraqi Parliament have condemned the US President’s visit to their country as a blow to Iraqi sovereignty, calling for immediate withdrawal of US troops.

Iraqi president extends appreciation to Iran on anniv. of victory over ISIL

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The Iraqi President has extended gratitude to the Islamic Republic of Iran for its support and stance during the three-year fight against the ISIL terrorist group from 2014 to 2017.

Iran appreciates Iraq’s hosting of Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri appreciated Iraqi government and nation’s efforts in hosting Arbaeen pilgrims.

Larijani congratulates Iraqi PM on formation of new cabinet

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani congratulated Iraq’s Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on the formation of the new cabinet, saying that Iranian Parliament is ready to further cement ties with Iraq.