Barham Salih

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.
2020-09-02 21:00
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.
2020-07-31 20:00
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.
2020-07-31 18:00
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.
2020-07-19 14:53
FM Zarif arrives in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Iraqi capital on Sunday morning.
2020-07-19 10:00
Iranian energy min. meets with Iraqi president for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian met and held talks with Iraqi President Barham Salih in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Wednesday.
2020-06-03 16:37
Rouhani in phone call with Iraqi President:

Political stability in Iraq important for region

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Iraqi President Barham Salih held a phone talk on Monday on the development and strengthening of Tehran-Baghdad relations.
2020-05-18 14:01
Iraqi MP criticizes Salih for delay in approval of ISIL terrorists' death penalty

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – An Iraqi lawmaker criticized President Barham Salih for not approving the execution sentences of the IISL terrorists imprisoned in Iraq.
2020-05-04 13:00
Heads of states wish speedy recovery for Iran’s Parl. speaker

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Heads of states and leaders of Islamic movements in separate messages have wished Iran’s Parliament Speaker a speedy recovery from coronavirus.
2020-04-05 21:10
Iraq’s PM-designate vows to prepare free, fair elections within a year

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Adnan al-Zurfi, who has been designated by President Barham Salih as Iraq’s prime minister, says his top priority is to set the stage for the holding of free and untainted parliamentary elections within a year from forming the next government.
2020-03-18 14:10
Iraqi President tasks Adnan al-Zurfi with forming new government

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih has appointed Adnan al-Zurfi as the country's new prime minister-designate as the latest effort to resolve a months-long political crisis.
2020-03-17 14:50
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Iraqi parties, politicians condemn US airstrikes against multiple PMU positions

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The recent US airstrikes against multiple locations across the country have caused a lot of reaction among Iraqi politicians and parties and have faced a wave of condemnation.
2020-03-13 18:29
Shamkhani stresses Iran’s support to Iraq’s independence, sovereignty

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani emphasized the principled positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in supporting sovereignty, independence and will of Iraqi people in all fields.
2020-03-09 09:37
Iran’s top security official departs for Iraq for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani left Tehran for Baghdad on Sat. at the head of a high-ranking political and security delegation.
2020-03-07 22:13
Iraqi PM-designate resigns following failure to secure Parl. support

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Iraq's Prime Minister-designate Mohammad Tawfiq Allawi announced withdrawal of his candidacy after the parliament failed to approve his new government.
2020-03-02 14:41
Mohammed Allawi appointed as new Iraqi PM

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih appointed on Saturday Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi as new prime minister.
2020-02-01 19:38
US gives Iraq draft of possible sanctions: report

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Reports suggest that the US Administration has delivered a draft of possible sanctions against Iraq to the Iraqi President Barham Salih.
2020-01-07 09:53
‘We should stand against US’ aggression, interference’: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pointed to the importance of resisting against US policies in the region in a phone conversation with Iraqi President Bahram Salih on Sunday.
2020-01-05 22:50
Barham Salih stresses strengthening Iran,Iraq ties

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih met with Iran’s ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi in Baghdad on Monday afternoon.
2019-12-30 20:00
Iraqi President condemns ‘unacceptable’ US attack on PMU

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih slammed the Sunday attack of US forces against Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units, describing the act as unacceptable.
2019-12-30 10:16
Barham Salih ready to resign

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih announced his readinesd to resign on Thursday to open up for public choice after protests over unemployment and low-quality public services.
2019-12-26 16:21
Iraqi president meets political blocs to replace outgoing PM

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The Iraqi President Barham Salih met and held talks with Iraqi political leaders on Wednesday to choose a new prime minister to form a new government.
2019-12-18 13:39
Rouhani appreciates Iraq for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to Iraqi President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to appreciate efforts of the country in holding this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage.
2019-10-20 11:19
Iran backs development of peace, stability in Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi highlighted the Islamic Republic’s support to the development of peace and security as well as economic progress in neighboring Iraq.
2019-10-06 14:11
Unrests in Iraq, ‘overt, covert’ objectives of ‘realizing’ a narration

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – As Iraqi government has revealed the review of recent protests in this country, some movements are seeking to take advantage of popular protests for their benefit.
2019-10-03 13:53
Iraq welcomes Iran's HOPE initiative: Barham Salih

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih has welcomed President Rouhani's regional peace plan, called Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE), which was presented to the 74th session of UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
2019-09-26 12:23
Iran’s ambassador meets with Iraqi President in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi met with the Iraqi President Barham Salih in Baghdad on Sunday.
2019-08-18 22:01
By: Ramin Hossein Abadian

Details of Mogherini’s trip to Baghdad: Iraq’s clear messages about Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Federica Mogherini, the high representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, heading a diplomatic delegation, arrived in Baghdad on Saturday. This was Mogherini’s first trip to Iraq since 2014.
2019-07-15 20:00
Iraq not to let US use its territory to attack Iran: Iraqi president

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Baghdad will not allow Washington to use its military bases to launch an attack on Iran, the Iraqi country's president stressed, thrashing US President Donald Trump's warmongering policies towards the Islamic Republic.
2019-06-26 09:19
Iraq-Iran relations are historic and solid: Barham Salih

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The Iraqi President Barham Salih met with Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi in Baghdad on Sunday afternoon.
2019-06-02 22:43