Quadrilateral coalition holds security session in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The periodic meeting of the campaign against terrorist groups within the framework of quadrilateral security cooperation among Iran, Russia, Iraq and Syria was held in Baghdad on Wednesday.

Iraq’s Sairoon bloc announces coalition with al-Fatih

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The Sairoon Coalition, led by Moqtada al-Sadr which came first in recent Iraqi parliamentary elections has announced a coalition with Fatih to form the next Iraqi government.

Iran to stay in Syria, carry out operations upon Syrian govt. request

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Sun. Iran will stay in Syria as long as the Syrian government asks for and conducts operations wherever it requests.

IRGC breaks terror cell crossing border in NW Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Hamzeh Seyyedoshohada HQ of the IRGC announced that a successful operation in northwestern Iran ended up with total destruction of a terrorist plot intending to enter Iran for conducting terrorist attacks.

Iran able to resume trade with Iraq via Khosravi border

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The chairman of the Kermanhsah province’s chamber of commerce said Sat. that the Iranian merchants can start cross-border trade with Iraq at Khosravi border crossing.

Two Iranian security forces martyred at Iraqi border

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Border Guard Command has announced that two border guards were martyred last night in clashes with ‘armed gangs’ on the border with Iraqi Kurdistan.

Decline in trade through Mehran border crossing under investigation

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) says the reasons for the decline in exports through Mehran crossing on the border with Iraq are being investigated.

Pres. Rouhani:

'In Khorramshahr liberation world was convinced Iran is invincible'

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The message of the day of Liberation of Khorramshahr was that Iran is invincible, according to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday.

Navy commander:

Iran awaits no permit to boost military power

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The deputy coordinator of Iranian Army's Navy said Thurs. that Iranian armed forces are fully ready against the external threats, adding Iran does not wait to get permission to strengthen its military power.

Sadr Movement not to bend to US will: Zia al-Asadi

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Zia al-Asadi, the Head of the Ahrar bloc, the Sadr Movement's political wing said that US existence in Iraq is beyond diplomatic conventions and unacceptable and Sadr Movement will not compromise with what Americans want in Iraq.

Second Farsi proficiency exam held in Erbil

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The second round of Farsi proficiency exam was held in the capital city of Kurdistan Regional Government, Erbil.

Baghdad remains Tehran’s strategic ally: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian official Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Iraqi leadership and nation will remain Iran’s strategic ally, following Iraq’s first national elections since the country declared complete victory over ISIL.

Iran exports $120m electricity equipment to Iraq, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – According to an Iranian official, on Sunday, Iran has exported different electric transformers to the Afghanistan and Iraq in the past year of Iranian calendar year.

Iraqi political figure:

Iran plays no role in forming Iraq’s new government

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Mahmood Al-Rubaie, a member of ‘Sadeqoon’ political group, has dismissed the claims that Iran is interfering in the formation of new Iraqi government, calling them a US conspiracy.

Velayati skeptical of Europeans’ support for JCPOA

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A senior adviser to Iran’s Leader is highly skeptical about Europe’s support for the nuclear deal with Iran, saying he does not trust their current manner of dealing with it.

Sadr alliance announced winner of Iraq elections

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The final results of the Iraqi election were announced on Saturday morning showing the Sairoon Coalition, led by Moqtada al-Sadr, won the most seats, followed by Fatih Coalition.

Iraq election results to be announced tomorrow: Commission

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission has announced that the final results of the last Saturday parliamentary elections will be announced on Thursday.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Iran seeks strengthening relations with Iraq

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – In a post published in his twitter page on Wednesday, Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian congratulated the successful parliamentary election to Iraqi people and emphasized the continuation of strategic ties between the two countries.

Velayati:

Israeli regime’s crimes unparalleled in human history

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – A senior adviser to Iran’s leader Ali Akbar Velayati said Tue. that the recent Israeli regime’s crimes against Palestinians are unparalleled in the whole human history.

Iran embassy congratulates successful Iraq election

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – In a statement published on Monday, Iran’s embassy in Iraq congratulated the successful Iraq’s parliamentary election.

Initial results suggest Sadr alliance heading Iraq elections

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – According to preliminary figures released by Iraq’s Independent High Electoral Commission, Muqtada al-Sadr alliance ‘Saeroon’ is leading the Saturday parliamentary elections, followed by Hadi al-Amiri’s bloc.

Iraq election results to be announced tomorrow

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iraq’s election commission has said that the results of Saturday parliamentary elections will be announced 48 hours after the polls closed on Saturday evening.

Voting begins in Iraq in 1st election since defeating ISIL

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iraqis are heading to polls on Saturday in the first parliamentary elections since defeating ISIL terrorist group amid tightened security.

Velayati:

Hezbollah’s victory to further strengthen Resistance Front

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – A top adviser to Iran’s Leader hailed Hezbollah’s landslide victory in Sunday’s elections in Lebanon, saying the landslide victory will pay an important role in the future of the region.

Brig. Gen.:

Enemy’s acts in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, excuse to confront Iran

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Army Ground Forces Brigadier General Ali Arasteh said that any movement launched by enemy in Syria, Iraq and Yemen is an excuse to confront Iran.

KRG PM, Iranian delegation discuss expanding ties

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) –The KRG PM Nechirvan Barzani and an Iranian delegation have met in Erbil to discuss expanding bilateral relations.

Tehran-Erbil flights resume after 6 months

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Direct flights between from Tehran to Erbil, capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan, resumed on Friday six months after the Iraqi government imposed an air ban on the region in retaliation for an independence vote.

Iran’s top security official:

Any EU-US agreements on future of JCPOA invalid

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says for Iran any agreements between Europe and the United States on the future of the nuclear deal is invalid and worthless.

Deputy oil minister:

Daily gas export volume to Turkey at 30 mcm

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Oil Hamid Reza Araqi put the daily export of gas to neighboring Turkey at 30 million cubic meter (mcm) and said, “under the contract, pertinent gas export income will be injected into the public treasury fund.”