Iraq

Zarif meets with Iraqi, Polish officials in Qatar

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Iraqi and Polish officials on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2019 in Qatar.

Iranian parliament discusses Iraq development in a session with diplomats

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – The vice-chairman of Parliament National Security Committee said Mon. that in session the recent developments in Iraq were discussed with the participation of Iran consulate general in Iraqi holy city of Najaf Hamid Makarem Shirazi.

Iran extends agreement on electricity exports to Iraq: energy min.

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian informed on Monday that Iran has extended its exports of electricity to Iraq by signing a three-year cooperation document with the country.

Exports to Iraq via Mehran top $800mn in 8 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Exports to Iraq through Mehran’s border terminal, located in the west of Ilam province, amounted to about 1.3 million tons, worth over $800 million during the eight months to November 21.

Statistics show China, Iraq, UAE form major destinations for Iran’s exports

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Statistics for the first 7 months of the Iranian year of 1398 show that China, Iraq, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been three major destinations for Iran’s exported goods.

Russia warns against attempts to draw Iraq into confrontation with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya has warned against attempts to draw Iraq into a confrontation with Iran.

ISIL attack on prisons a new plot against Iraq

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) –An Iraqi intelligence service officer says there are reliable documents indicating that ISIL and its backers have plans to attack prisons around the country.

At least 5 rockets hit largest American military base in Iraq: reports

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Arabic media reports say minutes ago that at least 5 rockets have hit largest American base in Iraq,

Iraqi parliament approves PM Abdul Mahdi's resignation

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iraqi Parliament approves the resignation of Abdul Mahdi's government on Sunday.

Iraqi Parl. to hold emergency session

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – To investigate the recent protests in the country, the Iraqi Parliament is to hold an emergency session on Saturday.

During Basij Week:

IRGC chief hails role of Basij in security and construction fields

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has hailed the role of voluntary Basij forces in the stability and reconstruction of the country.

Iran's Leader lambasts recent unauthorized trips of American officials to Afghanistan, Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has blasted the recent unauthorized trips of President Donald Trump and his deputy Mike Pence to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Top Sh'ite cleric Sistani warns Iraqi protesters not to be deceived by rioters

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iraq's top Sh'ite Cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has called on the Iraqi protesters to separate their way from that of rioters.

Iranian official calls on people not to use Mehran border crossing to travel to Iraq until further notice

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – An official with the provincial governor office of Ilam has called on businessmen and pilgrims not to use Mehran border crossing in the province to travel to Iraq given the unrest in the neighboring country.

Iraqi PM orders formation of committee to investigate recent incident in Najaf, Dhi Qar

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi has ordered to form a committee to investigate recent incidents such as the Wednesday attack on Iranian consulate in the provinces of Najaf and Dhi Qar.

In phone conversation with Zarif:

Iraqi FM vows to secure Iranian diplomatic sites in Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javd Zarif, Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed al-Hakim pledged that Iraqi governemnt will do its best to provide the security of Iranian consulates and diplomatic places.

Al-Nujaba warns US, its mercenaries not to seek civil war in Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The Iraqi Islamic Resistance Movement Al-Nujaba warned the US and its allies that they will be the first ones burnt in the internal war they are seeking initiate in Iraq.

Those behind consulate attack aim to destroy Iran-Iraq relations: ambassador

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi reacted to Wednesday’s attack of rioters on Iranian consulate in Najaf, noting that enemies want to ruin ties between Iran and Iraq.

US, SA, Israel targeting democracy in Iraq: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – “The triangle formed by the US, Saudi Arabia and Israel regiem is now targeting democracy, independence and sovereignty in Iraq,” Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tweeted on Thursday.

Iraq slams attack on Iran's consulate in Najaf

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iraq condemned an attack on Iran’s consulate in the southern city of Najaf after the building was stormed and set ablaze by rioters the previous day.

Iran urges Iraqi gov. to counter disturbers setting fire on consulate in Najaf

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Condemning the act of rioters who stormed and set the Iranian consulate ablaze in the southern city of Najaf on Wednesday, the Spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry required the Iraqi government to give a response to rioters.

What is going on in Iraq a major conspiracy: Iraqi PM

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi said what is going on in Iraq is major plot.

Iraqis dissatisfy with US interference in their country's internal affairs

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – A group of Iraqis showed their discontent against US interference in their country’s internal affairs by drawing the American flag in one of the Iraqi streets.

Bahrain, Iraq draw to benefit Iran in World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The national men's football teams of Iraq and Bahrain drew 0-0 in a Tuesday match in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 to help Iran remain hopeful to advance from the Asia’s second qualifying round.

Export of goods via Shalamcheh trade border continues

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Head of Transit and Transport Department of Arvand Free Zone Hadi Atrafeh said that export of goods still is underway via Shalamcheh trade border.

Iraq, Iran resume rivalry in pivotal battle

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iran national football team will lock horn with their familiar foe Iraq on Matchday 5 of Asia's second round of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

17th edition of 'Mehr Vision' addresses US traces in Iraq, Lebanon unrest

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The latest edition of 'Mehr Vision' rounds up interviews, reports and opinion pieces on the recent developments in Iran, the Middle East region and the world.

Zarif hails Turkish Erdogan's stance towards recent issues in Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hold a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, in Antalya on Saturday, before the 24 edition of Economic Countries Organization (ECO) meeting.