Iran and Iraq

Iran, Iraq ink MoU to facilitate Arbaeen pilgrimage

Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the movement of pilgrims from Iran to Iraq during the Arbaeen gathering this summer.
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President Raisi welcomes Iraqi PM

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi has officially welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani at Sa’dabad historical palace in Tehran. Tehran, Iran. November 29, 2022. IRNA/ Marzieh Soleimani
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Iran-Iraq to launch visa waiver gradually

Tehran, IRNA – Minister of Interior of Iraq, Othman al-Ghanmi, said here on Tuesday that Tehran and Baghdad have signed two security and pilgrimage MoUs and will gradually cancel visa requirements for travelers of their respective citizens between the two neighboring countries.
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Iran provides 57,000 Iraqi students with education: MSRT Official

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Deputy Science, Research and Technology Minister and the head of Students Affairs Organization, Hashem Dadashpour while referring to broadening of scientific and educational ties between Iran and Iraq said that some 57,000 Iraqi students are studying in Iranian universities.
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Iran-Iraq border crossings closed to Arbaeen pilgrims

Tehran, IRNA – The spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) Rouhollah Latifi said that Iran-Iraq border crossings are closed for Arbaeen pilgrims and Iraq does not receive pilgrims on its borders.
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Iranian Embassy in Baqdad condemns terrorist act in Sadr City of Iraq

Baqdad, IRNA -- Iranian Embassy in Iraq issued a statement condemning the recent terrorist explosion in Sadr City and expressed sympathy with the Iraqi people and the Iraqi Government over the incident.
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Iran exports $124m of goods to Iraq via Mehran customs: Official

Ilam June 9, IRNA - Director General of Customs Administration of the western province of Ilam announced on Wednesday that value of goods exported from Mehran border point to Iraq was over 124 million dollars in the two month of the current year (starting March 21).
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Zarif in Baghdad to confer with Iraqi officials

Leading a delegation, Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Baghdad on Monday to confer with his Iraqi counterparts and other officials on his two-day stay. He also held talks with Iraqi Kurdistan Region officials. Zarif met with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Baghdad to discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues. Baqdad, Iraq. . April 28, 2021. IRNA/
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FM Zarif, Nouri al-Maleki confer on regional issues

Baghdad, April 27, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in his Tuesday meeting with former Iraqi prime minister Nouri al-Maleki discussed issues of mutual interest and regional developments.
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Iraqi electricity minister to visit Tehran for talks

Baghdad, April 23, IRNA--- The spokesman for the Iraqi electricity minister announced on Friday that new agreements will be underway between the two countries in the energy domain as the Iraqi electricity minister Majid Mahdi Hantoush will visit Tehran next week.
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Iran, Iraq to expand ties on religious tourism

Tehran, April 13, IRNA - Deputy Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare and the Head of Iran Technical and Vocational Training Organization, Ali Awsat Hashemi said on Tuesday that according to Iran-Iraq five-year economic cooperation agreement, the two countries will expand ties on religious tourism.
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Adopting plan for cooperation will serve to flourish Iran-Iraq economies

Baghdad, April 12, IRNA – Adopting plan for economic cooperation and joint venture investment has been considered as one of the most important elements to serve Iran-Iraq economies to flourish.
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Iraq reaches settlement on payment of arrears to Iran

Tehran, March 5, IRNA – Iraq reached settlement on payment of arrears to Iran, Co-Chairman of Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce Hamid Hosseini said on Friday.
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Exports to Iraq via Mehran cross-border customs office exceed $ 464m

Ilam, Feb 28, IRNA – Iran's exports to Iraq via Mehran cross-border customs office in the western Ilam province reached 907,000 tons worth $464 million over the past 11 months.
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Tehran-Baghdad need to strengthen diplomatic ties

Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein visited Tehran for the second time in a month indicating new developments in the region and the need for both Iran and Iraq to strengthen diplomatic ties and closer cooperation.
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Iraqi FM meets with Shamkhani

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Tehran on Saturday held talks with Iran's Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani. Fuad Hussein arrived in Tehran on Saturday for consultations with Iranian officials. Tehran, Iran. February 27, 2021. IRNA/Ahmad Moeini Jam.
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Iraqi FM meets with Shamkhani

Tehran, Feb 27, IRNA – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Tehran on Saturday held talks with Iran's Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani.
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Iraqi FM in Tehran to confer with Iranian officials

Tehran, Feb 27, IRNA –Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein arrived in Tehran on Saturday for consultations with Iranian officials.
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Iranian envoy confers with Iraqi trade minister

Baghdad, Feb 23, IRNA --- Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi held talks with Iraqi Minister of Trade Alaa Ahmed al-Jubouri on ways to develop economic cooperation in Baghdad on Monday.
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Iranian Judiciary Chief holds talks with Iraqi president

Baghdad, Feb 10, IRNA - Iran’s Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi and The President of Iraq Barham Salih met on Wednesday to hold talks on further enhancing of bilateral relations.
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Iran, Iraq FMs hold first round of talks in Tehran

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his visiting counterpart Fuad Hussein, held their first round of talks in Tehran on Wednesday. Tehran, Iran. February 3, 2021. IRNA/Sareh Dokht Soltanieh.
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Iran calls for achieving $20 billion trade target with Iraq

Tehran, Jan 13, IRNA – Minister of Industries, Mining and Trade Alireza Razm-Hosseini on Wednesday called for achieving $20 billion trade target with Iraq, saying that Iranian goods make up for 25 percent demands of the Iraqi market.
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Iraqi Minister of Trade meets with Iran’s First Vice-President

Iraqi Minister of Trade Alaa Ahmed al-Jubouri on Tuesday in his meeting with Iran’s First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said that the Iraqi private sector has also been present alongside the public sector to take further steps to develop relations between the two countries. Iran, Jan 13, 2020. IRNA/Mojtaba Mohammadloo.
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Iran's exports to Iraq rise seven percent

Tehran, Jan 11, IRNA – Director-General of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) for the Arab and African Countries Farzad Piltan said on Monday that Iranian exports to Iraq over the past nine months from March to December stood at $5.9 billion.
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