Iraq

Iraq Pres. highlights Iran's importance as its neighbor

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has described Iran as an important neighbor of his country, saying the two nations cannot ignore each other.

Massive fire reported in an oilfield in Iraq (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Local media in Iraq on Friday reported a massive fire broke out in an oil field in Basra province, Iraq.

Iran’s Zarif meets Iraq’s president in Switzerland

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) –  Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs, has held talks with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in Switzerland on the sidelines of the Davos 2025 event.

Iran, Iraq railway to be connected within 2026

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – With the opening of the Shalamcheh-Basra railway line after 20 years, it is expected that rail connection between Iran and Iraq will be realized by the end of the 1404 year (2026-February).

Iraq declares discovery of huge oil field

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The state-owned Iraqi Midland Oil Company said that it has discovered huge oil reserves in the East Baghdad oil field.

Badr Organization official:

Iraqi Resistance ready to respond to any aggression

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – A leader of Iraq's Badr Organization emphasized that the Iraqi Resistance is ready to respond to any aggression.

Iran ready to convey its experience, know-how to Iraq: min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of science, research and technology says that his ministry has expressed its readiness to transfer its technical know-how and experience to the neighboring Iraq in the emerging sciences.

2 injured in mine blast on Iran-Iraq border

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A mine explosion on the Iran-Iraq border left 2 civilians injured.

Iraqi PM stresses Iran important role in fighting terrorism

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani emphasized that Iran is an important ally of this country, working alongside Baghdad to fight terrorism.

Iran’s energy minister visits Iraq to discuss bilateral coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Energy, Abbas Aliabadi, has arrived in Baghdad to discuss bilateral cooperation with Iraqi officials, especially in the field of energy.

Turkish helicopter comes under missile attack near Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – A missile attack targeted a Turkish helicopter near the Iraqi border on Saturday,

Iraqi Nujaba envoy rejects news on PMF dissolution as false

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, the representative of the Secretary General of the Iraqi Nujaba Movement in Iran denied unconfirmed reports about the dissolution of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) by the Iraqi government.

Iran’s Jalalzadeh meets with Iraq’s consul general in Isfahan

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular, Parliamentary, and Expatriates Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad Vahid Jalalzadeh met and held talks with Iraq’s consul general in Isfahan on Thursday.

Iraqi govt spox calls Al-Sudani's visit to Tehran 'pivotal'

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iraqi Government Spokesperson Bassim Al-Awadi has described the Wednesday visit of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani to the Islamic Republic of Iran as important and pivotal.

Pezeshkian:

Iraq important neighbor, strategic partner for Islamic Republic of Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian President says developing relations with neighbors, including Iraq, is the priority of the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Official reveals reason behind Iraqi PM visit to Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – A leader of the Fatah Alliance in Iraq has revealed the reason behind the upcoming visit of the Iraqi premier to Tehran.

Iraqi Army strikes ISIL positions

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – The Iraqi army targeted the positions of ISIL terrorists in the east of the Arab state country.

Sudani at Gen. Soleimani martyrdom anniv.:

Iraq’s military ready to respond to any potential aggression

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – On Sunday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reaffirmed the readiness of Iraq’s military and security forces to respond to any potential aggression.

ISIL terrorists go to Iraq from Syria under US cover

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Sources have told Iraqi media that the US troops have facilitated the transfer of the ISIL terrorists from Eastern Syria into the Iraqi Al Anbar Province.

Iran reaffirms right to prosecute assassins of Gen. Soleimani

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the UN reaffirmed Tehran’s legitimate right to hold accountable the perpetrators, organizers, and sponsors of the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, who was martyred in a US strike in Iraq in 2020.

Turkish base near Iraq border targeted by drones

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – An informed source announced that a drone attack targeted a Turkish military base near the Iraqi border for the first time.

US forces prepare to build 1st military base in Syria's Raqqa

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Syrian sources announced the start of construction of the first US military base in Raqqa with the approval of the head of the HTS terrorist regime, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani.

PMU chief says;

Victories in fight against ISIL indebted to Gen. Soleimani

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The chairman of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) has praised the substantial assistance rendered by Iran in the fight against Daesh terrorists.

Baghdad reacts to Israel attacks on tents of displaced people

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) –  The spokesperson for the Iraqi government, Bassem Al-Awadi, has denounced the attack by the Zionist regime on the tents of displaced Palestinians in the Al-Mawasi area of southern Khan Younis.

Iraqi PM to visit Iran in near future: local media

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Local Iraqi media reported on Sunday that the Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani will travel to Tehran for a state visit in the near future.