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.

Barham Salih will visit Tehran soon, Iraqi FM says

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has told Saudi media that Iraqi President Barham Salih will embark on a trip to Tehran soon.

Salih reacts on Iraq-US agreement on forces’ withdrawal

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih showed reaction to an agreement made between Iraq and United States on Monday regarding the exit of US forces from Iraq.

Iran intelligence minister holds talks with Iraqi president

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Intelligence Minister Seyed Mahmoud Alavi met with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Baghdad on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations.

Tehran, Baghdad confer on regional developments, mutual ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – In a phone talk on Tuesday, Advisor to Iran's Leader Ali Akbar Velyati and Iraqi President Barham Salih conferred on the latest regional developments and deepening of relations between the two countries.

Egypt, Jordan, Iraq leaders stress Palestinian rights

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II held a summit in Baghdad on Sunday.

Iraq hopes of expansion of mutual relations with Iran: Salih

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih on Sat. said that his country hopes for developing and expanding relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran during Raeisi's tenure.

Iraqi pres. lauds key role of Iran in fight against ISIL

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih praised Iran’s outstanding and prominent role in the fight against ISIL terrorist group in Iraq.

Iran welcoming Iraq’s pivotal role in region: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes Iraq’s key and pivotal role in the region.

Zarif meets with Iraqi President

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iranian FM Zarif met and held talks with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Baghdad on Mon.

Iran opposing foreign interference in region states' affairs

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – In his phone talk with his Iraqi counterpart, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran opposes any foreign interference in the internal affairs of the countries in the region.

Iraqi president confirms parl. decision to expel US troops

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The Iraqi president has confirmed the decision of the country’s parliament to expel the American terrorist troops.

US has not made any nations happy: Raisi

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary chief held a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Baghdad Wed., during which he told the Iraqi side that reliance on the United States and its partners have not brought happiness to any nation.

Iraqi president, sanctioned PMU head discuss security issues

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Saleh and head of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Force (Hashd al-Shaabi) Falih al-Fayyadh discussed security issues on Sunday.

Iraqi president condemns Iranian scientist terror

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iraq’s President Barham Salih strongly condemned the Friday assassination of Iran’s prominent nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Iran, Iraq discuss strengthening of bilateral relations

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi met and held talks with Iraqi President Barham Salih on the expansion of bilateral relations.

ISIL, foreign interference major challenges for Iraq

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – In a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart, French President Emmanuel Macron said that that ISIL and foreign interference are two major challenges for Iraq.

Iran determined to expand ties with Iraq: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stressed the need to further develop bilateral relations with Iraq on Friday.

Early election in Iraq irreversible demand: Iraqi official

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iraqi president announced on Friday that holding an early election in the country is an irreversible demand.

FM Zarif, Iraqi President discuss regional, intl. issues

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi President Barham Salih hold a meeting in Iraq's capital on Sunday.

FM Zarif arrives in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Iraqi capital on Sunday morning.