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Iran calls for expediting Kermanshah-Baghdad railway project

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Kermanshah Governor Manouchehr Habibi has called for expediting the construction of the Khosravi-Kermanshah railway to Baghdad to facilitate travel for Arbaeen pilgrims.

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Interference to delay reopening of strategic Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi warned on Sunday that any external interference in the maritime arrangements would only complicate the situation and delay the reopening process of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi visits martyr Gen. Soleimani’s memorial site in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited memorial site of ex-IRGC Quds Force Commander martyr Gen. Qassem Soleimani and Iraq Second-in-Command of Popular Mobilization Force (PMU) Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad on Sunday.

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.