Iraq

Two US military logistics convoys targeted in Iraq

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Two US military logistics convoys were attacked in Iraq's Babil and Baghdad provinces.
2021-09-22 08:32
Iraqi official:

Three US combat units to leave Iraq by Sep. end

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iraq Joint Operations Command said Tuesday that three US combat units will withdraw from Ain al-Assad and Harir bases in the country by the end of this month.
2021-09-21 22:30
US troops begin dubious movements on Iraq-Syria border

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Local sources have said that the US troops have recently had suspicious movements in areas on the border between Syria and Iraq.
2021-09-19 16:00
Iraqi Arbaeen pilgrims en route to Karbala

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Pilgrims from different Iraqi provinces are heading to Karbala ahead of the Arbaeen, the anniversary of the 40th day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions at the Battle of Karbala.
2021-09-19 14:11
Iranian FM:

Arbaeen pilgrims advised to travel Iraq with valid visa

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement to Arbaeen pilgrims and airline companies on Thu., emphasizing not to travel or move passengers without obtaining and having a valid Iraqi visa.
2021-09-17 21:00
Iraq’s PMU forces thwart ISIL plan to attack Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, forces on Wed. managed to foil a plan launched by ISIL terrorists for attacking pilgrims for Arbaeen rituals in southern Baghdad.
2021-09-15 14:53
IRICA:

Iran export of products to Iraq hits 31% hike in five months

TEHRAN, Sep. 15(MNA) – Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that country’s export of products to neighboring Iraq in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year registered a 31 percent growth.
2021-09-15 02:00
US smuggles a convoy of stolen oil tankers from Syria to Iraq

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The US military forces deployed in eastern Syria moved a convoy of tankers carrying stolen oil from Syria as well as trucks of military equipment into northern Iraq on Tuesday.
2021-09-14 23:29
30,000 forces to join Hashd al-Shaabi

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The head of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Force (Hashd al-Shaabi) Falih al-Fayyadh informed that 30,000 forces are to join the body.
2021-09-14 21:30
Two US military logistics convoys targeted in Iraq

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Two logistics convoys belonging to the US military were targeted in Iraq on Tuesday.
2021-09-14 10:33
MP:

US presence in Afghanistan cause of terrorism, insecurity

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said that the US forces presence in Iraq and Afghanistan has led to the growth of terrorism, insecurity and the continuing crisis in these countries.
2021-09-14 09:51
New US military logistics convoy enters Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A US convoy consists of 45 vehicles carrying weapons, ammunition and logistics equipment entered from Iraq to Syria.
2021-09-14 08:18
MP:

Iraq's political will is to improve economic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Referring to the Iraqi Prime Minister's recent visit to Iran, Chairman Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that Iraq has a serious political determination to implement economic projects with Iran.
2021-09-13 13:03
Masjedi:

Iraq's visa waiver for Iranians specific for air travel only

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad said that waiving Iraqi visas for Iranian citizens is specific for air travel only.
2021-09-13 12:10
Iraqi pres. rejects any relation between Baghdad, Tel Aviv

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Iraqi president Barham Salih denied any relation between Baghdad and Tel Aviv, saying that establishing regional peace would not be possible without recognizing the rights of the Palestinians.
2021-09-13 11:16
US military logistics convoy targeted in Iraq’s Al Diwaniyah

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported two new attacks launched on the US military logistics convoy in Samawah and Al Diwaniyah provinces in Iraq on Sunday.
2021-09-12 21:14
Iran, Iraq agree on many issues, incl. visa waiver, railway

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Referring to his meeting with the Iraqi prime minister, Iranian President Raeisi announced the visa waiver for the citizens of the two countries, as well as the will of the two countries to develop the railway corridor.
2021-09-12 16:34
Iraqi PMU launches operation against ISIL in Babil province

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The Iraqi PMU or the Hashd al-Shaabi forces launched an operation in the Jurf al-Nasr area in the north of Babil Province in Iraq to clear the area of ISIL terrorists.
2021-09-12 16:00
At least 3 Iraqi forces killed by ISIL terrorists in Kirkuk

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iraqi sources say ISIL terrorists' attack against positions of Iraqi security forces in Kirkuk province has left at least three martyrs.
2021-09-12 08:34
Drone attack hits near US forces at Erbil airport (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iraqi media reported that a drone attack near US forces stationed at Erbil International Airport in northern Iraq on Saturday night.
2021-09-12 08:21
US failed in its nation-building goal in Afghanistan: Hunter

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Stating that the US failed regarding its broader goals of nation-building and democracy-establishing in Afghanistan, Prof. Shireen Hunter said that remaining in Afghanistan was no longer a viable option for the US.
2021-09-11 08:01
Iraqi PMU launches operation to secure border with Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The Iraqi Al-Hashd al-Shabi or the PMU began an operation this morning to clear the border areas with Syria of ISIL terrorists.
2021-09-10 18:00
US troops begin Iraq withdrawal in large numbers

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The head of Iraq Joint Operation Command has said that the US troops have begun their withdrawal in large numbers.
2021-09-10 13:10
Prof. Shapiro in interview with MNA;

It's time for US to stop militarism, return to diplomacy

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Referring to US failure in Afghanistan and Iraq, Prof. Shapiro says it is time for the US to review its militarism and return to the use of diplomacy and multilateral relations.
2021-09-09 08:00
Magnitude 4.5 quake jolts Iran-Iraq borders

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – A 4.5 magnitude earthquake at a depth of 9 km struck shared Iran-Iraq border areas in Qasr-e Shirin County in western Iranian Kermanshah province on Wednesday afternoon.
2021-09-08 21:40
Zolfaghari asks Iraq to further help with Arabeen precession

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The head of Arbaeen Headquarters in Iran Hossein Zolfaghari has called on the Iraqi ambassador to Tehran to help the Iranian pilgrims with the costs during their trip to neighboring country for Arabeen procression.
2021-09-08 21:00
VIDEO: Highlights of Iran-Iraq match at 2022 Asian Qualifiers

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – In Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday night, Iran’s National Football Team beat Iraq 3-0 in the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
2021-09-08 11:15
Iran 3-0 Iraq: easy win in Asian Qualifiers

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s National Football Team defeated Iraq 3-0 on Tuesday night in the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
2021-09-08 08:44
Envoy says 4th round of Iran-Saudi Arabia talks to be held

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi has said that the 4th round of Iran-Saudi Arabia talks will be held while giving no certain time and place for the talks.
2021-09-07 19:20
VIDEO: IRGC Quds Force commander in Najaf

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The video footages show the IRGC Quds Force commander Esmaeil Gha'ani in the Iraqi city of Najaf in a ceremony held to commemorate the Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Saeed Hakim who passed away on Saturday.
2021-09-07 18:15