Iran-Iraq Ties

Permit to buy gas from Iran still valid: Iraqi official

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – An advisor to the Iraqi prime minister has said that the United States has still not cancelled sanctions waiver for Baghdad to purchase Iranian gas.

Iran reacts to US decision on revoking Iraq sanctions wavier

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reacted to the US administration’s decision to revoke Iraq’s sanctions waiver for importing electricity from Iran.

Iran, Iraq discuss ways to strengthen energy partnership

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Iraq’s Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fadel met on Wednesday to discuss improving cooperation in energy sectors including oil, gas, petrochemicals, and electricity.

Iran interior min. discusses border security with Iraqi PM

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has held talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani during his visit to Baghdad, with border security and the fight against drug trafficking at the top of the agenda.

US piles pressure on Iraq to resume Kurdish oil exports

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump's administration is piling pressure on Iraq to allow Kurdish oil exports, a report says.

Report:

Iraq to ban more banks from US dollar transactions

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iraq is working with the United States to ban more local banks and financial firms from engaging in US dollar transactions, according to a report.

Iraqi expert says no alternative for imported gas from Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – An Iraqi energy expert says there is no alternative for gas imported from Iran after the US Trump administration refused to extend the sanctions waivers for Baghdad.

Pezeshkian calls for Muslims help to rebuild ruined Gaza

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Islamic countries to help the resilient people of the Gaza Strip to rebuild their homes.

Iraqi parliament speaker visits Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iraq's Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani will arrive in Tehran later on Sunday upon an official invitation.

Iran, Iraq discuss fighting terrorism

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iran's envoy to Baghdad and the top Iraqi security official in a meeting discussed cooperation in fighting terrorism.

Iran, Iraq call for enhanced coop.in electricity industry

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi and Iraq’s Minister of Electricity Ziad Ali Fadel have underscored the importance of expanding cooperation in the electricity sector.

Official reveals reason behind Iraqi PM visit to Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – A leader of the Fatah Alliance in Iraq has revealed the reason behind the upcoming visit of the Iraqi premier to Tehran.

Iraqi PM hails Gen. Soleimani's role in fighting terrorism

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The Prime Minister of Iraq has praised the former IRGC Quds Force Commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani and his Iraqi companions for their role in preserving Iraqi security in the fight against terrorism.

Iraqi PM to visit Iran on Wednesday

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – The office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani has announced that the premier has planned to travel to Iran on Wednesday.

Iraqi PM to visit Iran in near future: local media

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Local Iraqi media reported on Sunday that the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani will travel to Tehran for a state visit in the near future.

Persepolis earn first win at 2024/25 AFC Champions League

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian football club Persepolis gained a 2-1 over Al Shorta of Iraq to mark the first win of the Iranian giant team in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 on Monday.

Iran's president, Iraq's PM discuss Syria situation by phone

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – In a phone call with the Iraqi Prime Minister, the Iranian President said that his country is ready to cooperate to counter terrorist acts in Syria.

Iran’s deputy FM calls for expansion Tehran-Baghdad coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Vahid Jalalzadeh, in a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Omar Al-Barzanji, called for the expansion of cooperation between two neighboring and brotherly countries.

Iraq's Araji meets with Iranian counterpart, IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Qasim al-Araji, the Iraqi national security advisor has held talks with the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) and the commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iraqi top security official meets with Iran's Gen. Gh'aani

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Qasim al-Araji, the Iraqi national security advisor has held a meeting with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Esmail Ghaani on a visit to Tehran on Monday.

Al-Araji says;

Any action against Iran's security to face Iraq's response

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Any measure against Iran's security will be faced by the response of Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region, Iraq's National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji said in a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

In a presser with Iraqi PM:

Pres. stresses full implementation of Iran-Iraq agreements

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Iraq on Baghadad visit and stressed the need for full implementation of bilateral agreements.

Iran, Iraq to sign 15 memoranda of understanding

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Tehran and Baghdad are set to sign 15 MoUs during the visit of the Iranian president to the neighboring country.

Iranian president due in Iraq to sign agreements

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – In his first foreign state visit, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian would visit Iraq this month to sign agreements.

Destination of Pezeshkian's 1st foreign state visit revealed

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The destination of Iran's President Masouz Pezeshkian's first foreign state visit was announced on Monday morning.

Iraqi PM felicitates Iranian President on forming government

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani on Wednesday congratulated Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the formation of his government.

Advisor to Leader:

Iraq should use Iran's 50 years of atomic energy experience

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the top military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that Iraq should use Iran's 50 years of nuclear energy experience.

Mokhber calls for closer economic ties with Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Iran's Acting President Mohammad Mokhber has called for strengthening of economic cooperation with Iraq.

Iran acting FM:

“Hell with no return” awaits Israel if it attacks Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s interim Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has cautioned Israel against waging a war on Lebanon, saying any such aggression is like going to “hell with no return.”