Iraq

Iran FM:

Iran, Iraq preparing for martyred Leader's funeral

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Iraq, like Iran, is preparing to hold a magnificent funeral ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iraq eyes on joining BRICS

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa pointed out that Iraq's potential accession to BRICS depends on a lot of things.

Iraq ready to host US-Iran talks: Envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Iraq is ready to host talks between the United States and Iran if necessary, Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa says.

Iran FM proposes collective regional security pact

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for an inclusive, home-grown security mechanism among Persian Gulf coastal states free of foreign military intervention.

FM spox:

Enhancing ties with Iraq Iran’s top foreign policy priority

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that expanding and broadening relations with the neighboring Iraq is placed at the top foreign policy priority of the ministry.

Araghchi visits Baghdad for talks, funeral plans

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran's FM travelled to the Iraqi capital on Sunday for consultations with senior officials on bilateral relations and regional developments, and to coordinate the commemoration of the martyred Leader at the holy sites.

Security of Iran borders at highest level: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iran's Border Guard commander says security on the country's borders is at its highest level, with forces in full operational readiness on western frontiers.

Iran, Iraq FMs discuss response to Israeli ceasefire breaches

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed Iran’s response to repeated violations of a ceasefire and renewed Israeli actions against Lebanon.

Iraq says opposes any threat to regional stability

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iraq said Friday it opposes all actions that threaten the security and stability of countries in the region, urging restraint and dialogue to resolve crises peacefully.

Iraq urges Iran-US deal for regional stability

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein voiced support for progress in Iran-U.S. negotiations, calling for serious efforts to lift sanctions on Tehran and establish lasting stability across the region.

US Navy blocks non-Iranian oil tanker passing Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The US Navy has forced back a Greek oil tanker carrying Iraqi crude that had been cleared by Iran to transit the Hormuz Strait, marking the first reported case of a non-Iranian vessel being turned back at the US blockade line.

Media:

Israel built secret base in Iraq before attacking Iran

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Israel established a covert base in the Iraqi desert shortly before launching military operations against Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing informed sources.

US sanctions Iraqi figures over Iran links

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – The United States imposed sanctions on several Iraqi individuals and entities Friday, including a deputy oil minister and three senior Resistance commanders, accusing them of helping Iran sell oil.

UAE bans citizens from traveling to 3 countries

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates has banned its citizens from traveling to three states.

Formation of gov. right of Iraqi people: Gen. Qaani

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani has praised the Iraqi resistance, stressing that the Iraqi people's right to formation of a government.

New Iraqi president condemns attacks on his country

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Iraq’s newly elected President Nizar Amidi condemned attacks against Iraq and welcomed efforts to end the war in the region.

Ceasefire in US-Israeli war major victory for Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, has described the ceasefire declaration in the US-Israeli-imposed war on Iran as a major victory for Iran and the Axis of Resistance.

Iraqi resistance announces 2-week suspension of ops,

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iraqi resistance groups officially announced that they will suspend their operations for 2 weeks.

Blast hits oil refinery in northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Media sources reported an explosion at an oil refinery in Dohuk province of Iraq’s Kurdistan region.

Baghdad thanks Tehran, urges end to regional war

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Iraq’s foreign minister praised Iran’s role in enabling Iraqi oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, while reaffirming Baghdad’s commitment to peaceful solutions in the region.

Iranian general:

Resistance Front stronger than enemies expected

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – The commander of the Central Headquarters of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia base says the Resistance Front has not weakened and has instead pushed its enemies into incapacity.

IRGC reveals long-term plans to weaken US, Zionists

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a long-term plan aimed at gradually weakening Israel and US military presence in the region, marking a continuation of joint operations with allied resistance forces.

Leader hails Iraqi people, religious authority for support

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has praised the stance taken by the Iraqi religious authority and nation in supporting Iran.

Iraqi Resistance gives precise attack on separatist elements

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – Iraqi Islamic Resistance group named “Saraya Awliya al-Dam” on Wednesday announced a targeted operation against positions of Kurdish separatist factions and Israeli Mossad officers in northern Iraq. 

Iraq's Ammar Hakim reacts to US-Israeli aggression on Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement Ammar al-Hakim has called the attack on Iran as unjustifiable, calling on the international organizations to take urgent measure for an end to war.