Iraq

Iraqi forces arrest dozens of terrorists, Baathists

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi forces said they carried out widespread security operations across 12 provinces, arresting 55 suspects and dismantling networks linked to terrorists and the dissolved Baath party.

Foreign Ministry:

US presence in region brought only insecurity, terrorism

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry stressed the need to respect Iraq's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, recalling that the US military presence in the region has brought nothing but violence, insecurity, and terrorism.

US expelled from Iraq, suffered humiliating defeat: Qaani

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force says the United States has been expelled from Iraq and has suffered a humiliating defeat against Iran.

Prime Minister:

Iraq's territory not to be used to threaten neighbours

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has hailed the withdrawal of US troops and international forces from Iraq as “the realisation of full and comprehensive Iraqi sovereignty”.

IRGC issues statement after US forces withdrawal from Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps congratulated Iraq on the full withdrawal of American forces, calling it a historic victory and the dawn of West Asia's liberation from the yoke of the "Great Satan."

Iran, Iraq top diplomats discuss trade, security cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran and Iraq's foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly, stressing that protecting shared border security is critical and calling for effective action against terrorist movements.

Iraq holds special place for Iran: Leader's aide

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Leader's adviser on international affairs told the visiting PUK leader that the friendship between Tehran and Baghdad is eternal and a major asset for both countries.

Bafel Talabani holds talks with Iran FM in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Bafel Talabani, head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi at the foreign ministry in Tehran on Tuesday morning.

PUK head Talabani to visit Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Jalal Talabani, is set to visit Tehran on Tuesday at the invitation of Iran's foreign minister for talks on a range of issues.

Missiles target separatist positions in Iraq's Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Positions of separatist groups in Sulaymaniyah in Iraqi Kurdistan came under missile attack.

Iran, Iraq FMs discuss border security, stability

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Iran and Iraq's foreign ministers held phone talks on bilateral relations and regional developments, emphasising continued coordination on border security.

IRGC strikes US facilities in Iraq's Erbil

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its ground forces launched a combined missile and drone attack on US bases in Erbil, destroying a repair centre, equipment warehouses and a spy balloon guidance system.

Iraq seeks to ‘be a bridge’ between Iran, US

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi PM’s security adviser Qassim al-Araji said that Baghdad seeks to ‘be a bridge’ between Iran and the US.

Iraq proposes joint security council with Iran and Saudi Arab

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iraq has proposed establishing a unified security coordination council with Iran and Saudi Arabia to rebuild trust between the regional states.

Iran's Ghalibaf arrives in Baghdad for talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran's parliament speaker landed in Baghdad on Wednesday and was received by Iraq's first deputy parliament speaker and senior officials, ahead of meetings on political, economic and security ties.

Ghalibaf heads to Baghdad for high-level talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf left Tehran for Baghdad on Wednesday at the head of a senior parliamentary delegation for talks on regional developments.

Iran-Iraq ties built on brotherhood: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iran and Iraq will work to consolidate "endogenous and shared security" and prosperity, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said in a message ahead of his visit to Baghdad.

Drone strike hits northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Regional media outlets reported drone attacks on Kurdistan region in northern Iraq.

Iraqi Resistance 'delays' planned retaliatory strikes

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iraq's Islamic Resistance said on Friday it had postponed a planned retaliatory strike at the request of senior Shia leader Hadi al-Ameri, while insisting the delay would not alter its determination to retaliate.

Arbaeen Pilgrimage: World's largest peaceful gathering

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Arbaeen draws tens of millions annually to Iraq, marking 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS).

Iran, Iraq FMs discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq discussed the latest regional developments by phone on Monday, exchanging views on strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation and coordination.

Over 3.2 m people transit Iran to go to Iraq for Arbaeen

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – More than 3.2 million Arbaeen pilgrims have transited through designated Iranian border crossings, as over 1.6 million have returned, the head of Iran’s Arbaeen Headquarters, Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian, says.

5 million pilgrims have travelled to Iraq for Arbaeen: media

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Local Iraqi media have reported that nearly 5 million foreign pilgrims have travelled to the country for Arbaeen pilgrimage (marking the fortieth day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain.)

Drone attacks pound separatists' positions in northern Iraq

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Drone strikes targeted headquarters of separatist groups in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah and Erbil provinces on Sunday, triggering powerful explosions and activating air defence systems, Iraqi media reported.

Iraqi resistance group calls for expelling Saudi ambassador

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The Iraqi resistance movement Saraya Awliya al-Dam has demanded cutting immediate diplomatic and economic retaliation with Saudi Arabia after aggression on Popular Mobilization Forces bases.

Drone strike hits anti-Iran groups in Erbil

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Drone strikes targeted positions of anti-Iranian separatist groups in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region, early Wednesday.

Iraq's PMF reacts to joint US-Saudi strikes

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces said U.S. and Saudi strikes targeted its bases across the country on Tuesday, calling the attack a "very dangerous escalation" and a violation of Iraqi territorial integrity.

US, Saudi Arabia launch joint aggression on Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The United States and Saudi Arabia have carried out coordinated aerial aggression against Iraqi Resistance group PMF early on Wednesday.

Iraq dismantles sabotage teams affiliated with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Several sabotage cells responsible for a series of bombings across Iraq were smashed by the country’s intelligence forces.