Iraq

Rubio confirms US soldier killed in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Marco Rubio confirmed the death of a U.S. military member in Iraq.

Blasts rock Iraqi Kurdistan, US consulate on alert

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Multiple explosions were reported in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah in Iraq's Kurdistan region on Monday, triggering warning sirens at the U.S. consulate in Erbil.

Drone hits US base in Erbil, Sulaymaniyah flights halt

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – A drone attack struck the al-Harir airbase housing U.S. forces near Erbil early Saturday, triggering heavy explosions.

Over 40 mln people attended Ayatollah Khamenei funeral rites

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – More than 40 million people attended the funeral ceremonies of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in Iran and Iraq, according to the commander of the IRGC's Tehran corps.

Iraqi resistance groups ready to support Iran if war erupts

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – The Iraqi Kata'ib Hezbollah resistance movement says resistance groups would participate "immediately and decisively" in any war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran launches fresh wave of attacks on US regional assets

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Armed Forces launched a new round of attacks on U.S. military and commercial targets in regional countries.

Body of martyred Leader en route to Mashhad for burial

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA)–The body of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is being transferred from Iraq to the holy city of Mashhad for the final funeral procession and interment after ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala.

Millions in Karbala hold funeral for martyred Leader

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Millions of mourners flooded the streets of the holy city of Karbala on Wednesday as the body of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, arrived for its final funeral procession in Iraq.

Iran too strong for Iraq at FIBA U18 Asia Cup WABA qualifier

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iran overpowered Iraq 96-29 at the FIBA U18 Asia Cup WABA qualifiers on Wednesday.

Plane carrying martyred Leader’s coffin arrives in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The plane transporting the coffin of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has landed in Iraq for funeral ceremonies there.

President Pezeshkian arrives in Iraq's Najaf

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezehskian of Iran arrived in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf and was received by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ahead of the funeral procession for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Araghchi, Barzani discuss Iran-Iraq security pact

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – In a meeting with the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region held consultations on strengthening cooperation between Iran and the region.

President:

Tehran-Baghdad ties go beyond neighborliness

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described Iran and Iraq as two brotherly nations bound by deep historical, cultural and religious ties that go far beyond geographical proximity.

Iraq speaker meets Qalibaf in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi met his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf in Tehran on Friday.

Explosion heard in Iraqi Kurdistan region

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – An explosion was heard in Iraq's northern province of Sulaymaniyah in the Iraqi Kurdistan region on Thursday.

Iran FM:

Iran, Iraq preparing for martyred Leader's funeral

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Iraq, like Iran, is preparing to hold a magnificent funeral ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iraq eyes on joining BRICS

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa pointed out that Iraq's potential accession to BRICS depends on a lot of things.

Iraq ready to host US-Iran talks: Envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iraq is ready to host talks between the United States and Iran if necessary, Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa says.

Iran FM proposes collective regional security pact

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for an inclusive, home-grown security mechanism among Persian Gulf coastal states free of foreign military intervention.

FM spox:

Enhancing ties with Iraq Iran’s top foreign policy priority

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that expanding and broadening relations with the neighboring Iraq is placed at the top foreign policy priority of the ministry.

Araghchi visits Baghdad for talks, funeral plans

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran's FM travelled to the Iraqi capital on Sunday for consultations with senior officials on bilateral relations and regional developments, and to coordinate the commemoration of the martyred Leader at the holy sites.

Security of Iran borders at highest level: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iran's Border Guard commander says security on the country's borders is at its highest level, with forces in full operational readiness on western frontiers.

Iran, Iraq FMs discuss response to Israeli ceasefire breaches

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed Iran’s response to repeated violations of a ceasefire and renewed Israeli actions against Lebanon.

Iraq says opposes any threat to regional stability

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iraq said Friday it opposes all actions that threaten the security and stability of countries in the region, urging restraint and dialogue to resolve crises peacefully.