Iraq

Iraqi PMU member killed in blast in Baghdad, 2 wounded

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – One of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF or Hashd Shaabi) members was martyred after a bomb remained from the ISIL terrorist group was detonated in Baghdad on Tuesday, while two others were injured.

PMF dismantles ISIL-affiliated terrorist cell in Iraq's Anbar

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) have identified and dismantled a terrorist cell linked to ISIL in the western province of Anbar, according to security sources.

Explosion reported in southern Iraq (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Media sources reported an explosion in southern Iraq on Monday.

Gas pipeline explosion rocks Baghdad

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – A gas pipeline explosion at an Energy Police facility in northwestern Baghdad killed one officer, the Interior Ministry said on Wednesday.

Baghdad pledges to implement security pact with Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iraq’s National Security Advisor reaffirmed his country’s commitment to fully implementing the terms of the security agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iraq vows to prevent threats against Iran from its territory

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iraqi National Security Adviser assured that Iraq will never allow its soil to be used for any act that threatens Iran’s sovereignty or national security.

Iran beat Iraq at Asia Pacific Goalball Championship

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran beat Iraq 8-3 at the 2025 Asia Pacific Goalball Championship on Saturday.

2 injured in attack on office of Iraq parliamentary candidate

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Armed gunmen opened fire early Saturday on the office of an Iraqi parliamentary candidate south of Baghdad, wounding two bodyguards, a security source said.

Iraqi election candidate assassinated in Baghdad (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A candidate for Iraq’s upcoming legislative elections was assassinated at dawn on Wednesday in a car bomb attack in northern Baghdad.

Car bomb explosion reported in northern Baghdad (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A roadside bomb exploded in a vehicle in the Al-Tarmiyah area, north of Baghdad, according to Iraqi media reports.

PMF launches security operations near Saudi Arabia's borders

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq secured and established multiple checkpoints along routes to the Arar border crossing in al-Anbar province.

Iraqi leader urges resolving regional issues via dialogue

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement leader emphasized in a meeting with the Iranian ambassador that any regional issues should be solved through dialogue.

Iran attends 7th Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – The 7th edition of the Sulaymaniyah International Book Fair has kicked off in Iraq with the Islamic Republic in attendance.

Explosion rocks fuel station in Erbil (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported early Saturday a powerful explosion in the Erbil city of Iraq.

US to scale back military mission in Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Pentagon has introduced plans to reduce its military presence in Iraq.

US transfers military equipment from Qatar to northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The United States has extensively transferred military equipment from Qatar to northern Iraq, according to security sources.

Pezeshkian:

Zionist regime main obstacle to peace in region

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The President of Iran says that there is no reason for discord among Muslims, yet enemies have always sought to deepen divisions and create problems among Islamic countries.

Netanyahu threatens Iraq as next target at UNGA

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Speaking at the 80th UN General AssemblyNetanyahu openly threatned that Iraq would be the next target of the Zionist regime.

Iraq reacts to Netanyahu’s threats against its citizens

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has strongly rejected threats made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attack Resistance groups in Iraq.

Iraqi PM announces ‘historic’ deal with Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Thursday announced that his government has reached a "historic agreement" with the Kurdistan Region to resume Kurdish oil exports, which have been suspended since 2023. 

Tehran, Baghdad enjoy strong diplomatic ties: Iraqi President

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has highlighted the strategic relationship between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Russia ready to boost military cooperation with Iraq: Shoigu

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Russia’s Security Council Secretary says Moscow is ready to expand military-technical cooperation with Iraq, stressing that defense ties will focus on counterterrorism and modernization of f previously supplied equipment.

Iraq, Russia discuss security, regional issues

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji on Tuesday received Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu and his accompanying delegation in Baghdad, in the presence of Russia’s ambassador to Iraq.

Iran’s FM Araghchi meets Iraqi counterpart in Doha

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in Doha on the sidelines of the emergency OIC-Arab foreign ministers’ meeting to discuss bilateral and regional issues.