Baghdad

Envoy hails Iraq efforts that led to Tehran-Riyadh agreement

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Iraqi prime minister, the Iranian envoy to Baghdad appreciated Iraq's efforts that led to the recent understanding between Saudi Arabia and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran, Iraq serious on implementing Shalamcheh-Basra railway

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad says Iranian and Iraqi delegations show a serious will to start the implementation of the Basra-Shalamcheh railway connection.

US secretary of defense makes unannounced visit to Baghdad

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Iraq Tuesday on an unannounced visit barely two weeks before the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion in 2003.

Iraq not need any country's combat forces: PM

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The Iraqi Prime Minister stressed that Iraq does not need the combat forces of any country, while it needs their intelligence and training advisories.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran not to accept terrorists in N Iraq threaten its security

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister says that Tehran will not accept terrorist and separatist groups based in the northern region of Iraq to pose a threat to Iran's security.

Tehran-Baghdad regional coop. fast-paced, effective: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iraqi Parliament Speaker, the Iranian Foreign Minister described Tehran-Baghdad regional cooperation as fast-paced and effective.

Iran-Saudi Arabia ties seem more positive, Iraqi FM says

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The Iraqi Foreign Minister believes that the relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran seem more positive compared to the past.

Russia UN envoy:

West crimes committed during invasion of Iraq left unpunished

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Crimes committed by a number of countries during their invasion of Iraq were left unpunished, and any expectations of eventually bringing those responsible to justice would be unrealistic, Russia's Permanent envoy to UN said.

Iraqi FM:

Baghdad ties with Tehran based on common interests

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, the Iraqi Foreign Minister emphasized that Baghdad's relations with neighboring countries, especially the Islamic Republic of Iran, are based on common interests.

Saudi FM:

Riyadh trying to find path to dialogue with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the kingdom was trying to find a path to dialogue with Iran as the best way to resolve differences.

US military convoy targeted in north of Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – An Iraqi security source said Thursday that a US logistics convoy was attacked by an explosion in the north of Baghdad.

Iranian envoy meets with Iraqi president in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh, Iran's ambassador in Baghdad, met with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid today to discuss issues of mutual interests and the latest political and security developments.

Iranian sources:

No plans yet for Iran-Saudi Arabia meeting in Amman

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Sources in the Iranian government said there are still no plans for a meeting between Iranian and Saudi Arabia officials during the upcoming second edition of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership in Amman.

Shooting reported at US military base in Iraq's Green Zone

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – On Tuesday evening, a heavy gunfire was reported in the US military base at the US Embassy in Baghdad, known as "Unit 3".

Iraqi FM:

Baghdad to let no group to use Iraqi soil to attack neighbors

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iraq will not allow any group to use the country's soil to attack neighboring countries, the Iraqi Foreign Minister said, stressing the need to protect the sovereignty of his country.

Iranian oil ministry opens office in Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian oil ministry's office in Iraq was opened in the capital of the neighboring country on Tuesday, an Iranian oil official said.

Iraqi forces to be redeployed on borders with Iran, Turkey

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The Iraqi National Security Council announced a plan to redeploy the Iraqi border forces to hold the area along the borders with Iran and Turkey.

Tehran, Baghdad discuss security situation in region, world

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian envoy to Baghdad discussed the regional and international political and security situation with Iraq's National Security Advisor on Monday.

Fire reported in Iraq's Baghdad airport (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – On Thursday, Iraqi civil defense forces controlled a fire that broke out in the departure hall of Iraq's Baghdad international airport.

Fire breaks out in Baghdad Intl. Airport

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Firefighters at Baghdad's international airport on Tuesday put out a fire that broke out in its departure hall that temporarily suspended flights.

Tehran, Baghdad review scientific, cultural coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iran's cultural attaché to Baghdad and the Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research discussed scientific and cultural cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad.

Iran expresses sympathy with Iraq over Baghdad explosion

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani expressed sympathy with Iraq over the explosion in Baghdad.

Ten killed, more than 20 wounded in explosion in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Ten people were killed and more than 20 wounded in an explosion in east Baghdad on Saturday, according to security and medical sources.

At least 9 military forces injured in N Baghdad explosion

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iraqi news sources on Wednesday morning reported a blast in the country's Tarmiyah region following which at least 9 military forces were wounded.

Green Zone of Baghdad comes under rocket attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported that several rockets were fired into the Green Zone of Baghdad.