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Explosion reported near US diplomatic facility in Iraq

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The US Embassy in Iraq says a controlled explosion occurred at one of its diplomatic facilities in Baghdad, without providing details on damage or casualties.

Iranian ambassador meets with new speaker of Iraqi Parliament

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad, met and held talks with Haibat Al-Halbousi, the newly elected speaker of the Iraqi Parliament on Wednesday.

Iran’s envoy meets with Baghdad governor in Iraq for talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh met and held talks with Baghdad Governor Atwan al-Atwani.

Iraq's commission announces final Parl. elections results

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission has announced the final results for the Council of Representatives election, which included special voting on November 9th and the general vote on November 11th.

Iraqis voting in elections to shape political future

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iraqi people have begun casting their votes to elect a new parliament that will define the country’s political direction for the next four years.

Iraqi PMU member killed in blast in Baghdad, 2 wounded

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – One of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF or Hashd Shaabi) members was martyred after a bomb remained from the ISIL terrorist group was detonated in Baghdad on Tuesday, while two others were injured.

Gas pipeline explosion rocks Baghdad

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – A gas pipeline explosion at an Energy Police facility in northwestern Baghdad killed one officer, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

Baghdad pledges to implement security pact with Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iraq’s National Security Advisor reaffirmed his country’s commitment to fully implementing the terms of the security agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

2 injured in attack on office of Iraq parliamentary candidate

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Armed gunmen opened fire early Saturday on the office of an Iraqi parliamentary candidate south of Baghdad, wounding two bodyguards, a security source said.

Iraqi election candidate assassinated in Baghdad (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A candidate for Iraq’s upcoming legislative elections was assassinated at dawn on Wednesday in a car bomb attack in northern Baghdad.

Car bomb explosion reported in northern Baghdad (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A roadside bomb exploded in a vehicle in the Al-Tarmiyah area, north of Baghdad, according to Iraqi media reports.

Iraq rejects explosion near Baghdad Airport

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iraq’s Interior Ministry rejected reports of any explosion or assassination near Baghdad International Airport.

US forces will withdraw from their bases in Iraq: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – The international coalition forces led by the United States will withdraw from Ain al-Assad base, Baghdad airport and the Joint Operations Command in Iraq, media claimed on Sunday.

Massive explosion reported in US embassy in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Media sources reported a massive explosion at the American embassy in Baghdad.

Iran, Iraq Justice Ministers discuss boosting judicial ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian and Iraqi Justice Ministers discussed ways to develop legal-judicial relations between Tehran and Baghdad.

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Iran, Iraq judicial officials discuss anti-terrorism coop.

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Nasser Seraj, an Iranian judiciary official, emphasized the necessity of enhanced counterterrorism efforts and legal cooperation during meetings with Iraqi judicial officials in Baghdad.