Iraq

US Ain al-Assad airbase targeted by missile

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iraqi security sources reported a rocket attack on the Ain al-Assad base in the west of the country.

Suspicious US movements on Iraqi-Syrian border

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Simultaneously with suspicious patrols and moves by US forces on the Iraqi-Syrian border, US military convoys carrying military equipment entered the Ain al-Asad in Al-Anbar.

Iranian new President invites Iraqi PM to Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The newly elected President of Iran invited the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to pay a visit to Tehran.

Iraqi lawmakers urge gov. to stop Turkey's advancing

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Emphasizing the need to maintain the sovereignty of Iraq, some Iraqi parliamentarians called for an immediate response to Turkey and a halt to its advancement into northern Iraq.

Zarif, Borrell hold talks in Antalya

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Antalya, Turkey.

Iran, Iraq discuss bilateral ties, regional security issues

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Welcoming start of regional security talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif emphasized that his country is ready for developing economic relations between Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq.

US military convoy targeted in Iraq’s Saqlawiyah

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – A US military convoy was targeted in ‘Saqlawiyah’ area, Al Anbar province in Iraq on Wednesday.

ISIL blows up Iran’s power transmission line to Iraq: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – According to Iraqi media, ISIL terrorists have attacked a power transmission line from Iran to Iraq in Diyala province (eastern Iraq), casing power cut in part of the province.

Two drones downed in Baghadad

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – The Baghdad Operations Command shot down a drone carrying explosives in a deserted area near Rasheed Air Base.

Iraq steps up efforts to stop Turkey aggression on its soil

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Brigadier General Yahya Rassoul, spokesman for the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, said there were stepped-up diplomatic efforts underway to stop continued Turkish aggression on Iraqi territory.

US logistics convoy targeted inside their base: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – According to reports, a US Army logistics convoy was targeted inside the military section of Baghdad International Airport and the US military base.

Team Melli to receive special award for defeating Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Team Melli players will receive a special reward if they win against Iraq in their last match from the Group C of 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

US military base near Baghdad airport hit by drones: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The US 'Victory' base near Baghdad International Airport was targeted by drones this morning, Iraqi sources reported.

US military logistics convoys targeted in 4 Iraqi provinces

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Several logistical support convoys belonging to the US-led coalition were targeted in Iraq's Hillah, Nasiriyah, Samawah, and Diwaniyah provinces.

Kata'ib Hezbollah warns against continued US presence in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iraqi Kata'ib Hezbollah or the Hezbollah Brigades stressed the need for US troops to leave Iraq, warning against attempts to infiltrate into Iraq's military apparatuses.

Asian qualifiers:

Expert says Iran should score first against Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A veteran Iranian coach says Team Melli should score the first goal against Iraq, also noting that the team is able to advance to the next stage of qualifiers.

Iran, Iraq discuss expansion of cultural ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh met and held talks with Iraqi Culture Minister Hussain Nazim on the expansion of cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Khorasan Razavi ready for extraterrestrial farming in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iranian northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi voiced its readiness for extraterrestrial farming in Iraq as well as exporting agricultural products to the country.

Iraq plans nuclear power plants to tackle power shortage

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iraqi officials have said that the country seeks to build eight nuclear reactors to tackle a crippling power shortage in the oil-rich economy.

PMU commander in Al Anbar freed after charges dropped

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iraqi authorities have released the commander of Hashd Shabi (PMU) in Al Anbar Province after charges of involvement in a series of attacks on US military forces and installations against him were dropped.

Iran minister:

Crops account for 23% of total Iran exports to Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – We have very good trade relations with Iraq and a large volume of our goods are exported to Iraq, about 23% of which are agricultural products, according to Iran's Agriculture Minister Kazem Khavazi.

Iraqi min. says Iran only country stands beside his nation

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran is the only country that stands besides the people of Iraq in all fields, and Iraq owes too much to the people and government of Iran, according to Iraqi Agriculture Minister al-Khafaji.

Iraqi MP calls for end of Turkey's occupation in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Head of the Security and Defense Committee of Iraqi Parliament said the presence of Turkish forces inside Iraqi territory is an occupation that must be ended.

Iraqi lawmaker:

US embassy has prepared list of Iraqi PMU commanders

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – A member of Iraqi Parliament revealed that the US Embassy in Baghdad has prepared a list of the commanders of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU), known as Hash al-Sha’abi, and Resistance commanders for targeting them.

Iran, Iraq border commanders discuss border security coop.

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Jahangir Ghaderi, Commander of Iran's Qasr Shirin border regiment met with Brigadier General Bakir Shakir Mahmud , the commander of Iraqi border police in Mandali and Khaneqien region to discuss cooperation.

A Turkish soldier killed in northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Wounded during the operation of Claw-Lightning in northern Iraq, a Turkish soldier succumbed to the injuries.

Two ISIL terrorists arrested while entering Kirkuk

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – According to Iraqi security sources,  two ISIL terrorists were arrested while trying to enter Kirkuk province of Iraq.

Iraqi intelligence officer assassinated in Baghdad

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – An Iraqi colonel Nibras Abu-Ali lost his life after being assassinated in Baghdad on Mon.

Another mass grave discovered in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – A new mass grave has been discovered in the Iraqi province of Diyala.