Iraq

9 senior ISIL ringleaders killed in Iraq

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Nine senior ISIL ringleaders were killed across Iraq in the early months of 2025, according to a parliamentary source.

Turkey launches drone attack on north Iraq

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Turkey targeted Duhok in the Iraqi Kurdistan region with drones on Saturday.

Iraqi foreign minister welcomes Tehran-Washington talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stressed his country's support for indirect talks between Iran and the United States.

Iran showcases weaponry achievements in Iraq Defense Expo

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – A series of Iranian weapons have been exhibited in the 13th edition of the Iraq Defense Exhibition (IQDEX 2025) in Baghdad.

Iraq's al-Hakim welcomes Iran-US talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim has said that Iraq has always stood by the Iranian people and government, welcoming the recently started Iran-US talks.

Iran’s oil minister arrives in Iraq for energy talks

 TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad arrived in Iraq on Monday at the invitation of his Iraqi counterpart.

Iran to attend in Baghdad Intl. Book Fair as special guest

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Iran will present as the special guest at the 26th Baghdad International Book Fair.

Iran and Iraq discuss finalizing economic projects

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein have discussed accelerating the finalization of economic projects.

Pezeshkian:

Ties with Iraq among important aspects of Iran foreign ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that the Iran-Iraq relationship is among the most significant aspects of the Islamic Republic’s foreign relations.

A terrible fire breaks out in Karbala

TEHRAN, Apr. 9 (MNA) – Local media in Iraq on Wednesday reported that a massive fire broke out in a hotel in holy city of Karbala.

Iraq has stood by Iran: Sayyed Al-Shuhada Brigades chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Secretary General of the Sayyed Al-Shuhada Brigades in the Popular Mobilization Forces of Iraq Abu Alaa al-Walae reacted to US President Donald Trump’s empty threats leveled against Iran, stating that Iraq has stood by Iran.

Iran committed to implementing agreements with Iraq

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to strengthening ties with Iraq, emphasizing the importance of implementing all bilateral agreements to neutralize enemy plots in the region.

Iran reacts to US call for Hashd al-Shaabi dissolution

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – An Iranian envoy has revealed Tehran's response to the US call for the dissolution of the Iraqi PMF, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, a matter that Donald Trump raised in his letter to Iran.

Iran slams continuation of Israel crimes in Gaza, Lebanon

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister has strongly condemned the continuation of the Israeli genocide in Gaza, and its repeated aggression against Lebanon.

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.

130 Iranian convicts in Iraq extradited to country: FM

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) — A number of 130 Iranian convicts in Iraq were transferred back to the country following the efforts and follow-up of the Iranian Embassy in Baghdad.

Iraqi official:

Iraq sanctions waiver for Iran gas imports expires on Mar. 08

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Iraqi Electricity Ministry Ahmed Musa has said that US sanctions waivers for importing Iranian gas will end on March 08, 2025.

Path of Nasrallah will continue: Iraqi resistance leader

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Qais al-Khazali, the secretary general of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, has vowed that the Iraqi resistance will carry forward the mission of the late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

Iraq rejects oil exports from Kurdistan under US pressure

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iraqi authorities have rejected reports that they have allowed a resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan region because of threats by the US government.

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.

Iran, Iraq urge boosting relations, foil US-Israel plots

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and the Acting Speaker of the Iraq Council of Representatives, Mohsen al-Mandalawi, have called for the expansion of comprehensive relations through dialogue.

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.

Iranian, Iraqi senior officials hold talks in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-Ravanchi has held a meeting with the Iraqi national security advisor Qasim al-Araji to discuss the issues of mutual interest.

Iraqi Air Force Strikes ISIL Hideout in Kirkuk

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iraq’s Air Force launched a precision airstrike on an ISIL hideout in Kirkuk, targeting terrorist remnants based on intelligence reports.

Iraq Parl. Speaker meets advisor to Leader

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iraq's Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, who is on a visit to Tehran, met and held talks with Ali Larijani, an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Resistance Front has bright future ahead: judiciary chief

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) –  Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei says the Resistance Movement in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine and other places is completely alive and dynamic, and has a bright future ahead.