Barham Salih

Iraqi parliament could not elect new president in 1st round

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iraq's parliament is holding a special session Thursday to elect the country's new president. Abdul Latif Rashid gained 157 votes while incumbent president Barham Salih gained 99 votes.

Iran, Iraq stress expanding bilateral medical cooperation

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – On a visit to Iraq, Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi discussed strengthening cooperation between Baghdad and Tehran in various fields especially in the medical and health areas.

New Iran envoy to Iraq submits credential to Pres. Saleh

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh, Iran's new ambassador to Iraq, has submitted his credentials to the Iraqi president to start his mission in the neighboring country.

Raeisi:

Tehran backs Iraq's unity, independence, intl. position

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – In a phone call with the Iraqi counterpart, the Iranian President said that Iran supports the unity, independence, security and the promotion of the regional and international position of Iraq.

VP discusses boostig Tehran-Baghdad ties with Iraqi president

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Vice-President Seyyed Amir Hossein Ghazizadeh Hashemi and the Iraqi President called for strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighboring countries of Iran and Iraq.

Iraqi president:

Effort to revive terrorism in region not to be underestimated

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – In reaction to ISIL terrorist attack on Iraqi army on Friday which led to the killing of 11 military forces, Iraqi President Barham Salih said that attempts to revive terrorism in the region should not be underestimated.

Iran condemns UK move against Palestinian Resistance 'Hamas'

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian condemned the UK's move to declare Hamas as a terrorist group.

Iran, S Arabia talks have progressed well: Iraqi pres.

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The Iraqi president said that the ongoing talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia have made good progress but still face some challenges.

Barham Salih appreciates Iran's support for Iraq

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – During the meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iraqi President Barham Salih appreciated Iran for its support for Iraq, as well as the presence of the Iranian delegation at the Baghdad meeting.