Iraq
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Minister says Iranian universities ready to establish branches in Iraq
Iran’s minister of science, research and technology (R) has said top Iranian universities are ready to open their branches in Iraq.
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Pres. Pezeshkian to visit Russia, Tajikistan in mid-January: Advisor
President Pezeshkian will meet with his Russian and Tajik counterparts.
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Hashd al-Sha’abi won’t be dissolved: Head of Iraq’s Sunni scholars
Tehran, IRNA – Sheikh Khaled al-Mulla, the head of the Sunni Scholars' Association of Iraq, has said that the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, will never be dissolved.
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Head of Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq says no one can dissolve PMF
Tehran, IRNA – Head of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq Shaikh Humam Hamoudi has emphasized that nobody has the authority to dissolve the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) because the Iraqi nation has decided to form the force.
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Iraqi Hezbollah highlights Martyr Soleimani fight against global arrogance conspiracy
Tehran, IRNA - Iraq's Hezbollah in a statement on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of martyrdom of resistance commanders Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis stressed the importance of their confrontation against global arrogance, especially the US, which always seeks to occupy countries and implement conspiracies.
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Hakim says Iran-Saudi Arabia cooperation gives strength, honor to region
Tehran, IRNA - Leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement (NWM) Seyed Ammar al-Hakim has said that the cooperation between Iran and Saudi Arabia gives strength and honor to the region.
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Iraq condemns Israel's attacks on tents of displaced people in southern Gaza
Tehran, IRNA - The spokesperson for the Iraqi government, Bassem Al-Awadi, has denounced the attack by the Zionist regime on the tents of displaced Palestinians in the Al-Mawasi area of southern Khan Younis, describing it as a clear and repeated crime against defenseless civilians.
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Iranians across country commemorate martyrdom anniversary of General Soleimani
Tehran, IRNA – Ceremonies have been held across Iran to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of anti-terror icon Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) who was assassinated by the US in Iraq on January 3, 2020.
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Iraqi PM to visit Tehran next week: Iran FM spox
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani will visit the Islamic Republic next week.
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Fatah Alliance says no need for US coalition, foreign forces in Iraq
Tehran, IRNA - A member of Fatah Alliance of Iraq has rejected some media reports about Baghdad's desire to extend the presence of the US coalition in this country, and said there is no need for the presence of foreign forces in Iraq.
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Comdr says Iran-Iraq borders completely secure
Tehran, IRNA - The commander of Iran's Border Guard Police has emphasized safeguarding the common borders with Iraq and said the Iran-Iraq border is completely secure.
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Iran secures release of 10 citizens jailed in Qatar for 20 years
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s deputy minister of justice for human rights and international affairs has announced the release of 10 Iranian prisoners after more than 20 years of incarceration in Qatar.
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Iraqi PMU says it remains loyal to Islamic Republic of Iran
Tehran, IRNA - The head of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) – known as Hashd al-Shaabi – says the group remains faithful to their brothers in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Top Iraqi cleric voices concern over West Bank developments
Tehran, IRNA - Leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement (NWM) Seyed Ammar al-Hakim has expressed concern regarding the actions of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the recent developments in the occupied West Bank.
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Tehran dismisses US allegation against Iranian national over killing of American citizen
Tehran, IRNA – Iran has dismissed allegations by the US Department of Justice against Iranian national Mohammad Reza Noori, describing them as part of a political stereotype against the Islamic Republic.
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Ayatollah Sistani opposes dissolution of PMF: Source
Tehran, IRNA - Sources have told the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar that Iraq's prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani opposed the dissolution of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
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Iran attaches importance to development, stability in Iraq
Tehran, IRNA - Iran's Deputy President for Strategic Affairs for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has emphasized the importance of development and stability in Iraq.
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Arab League urges halt to Zionist regime's aggression on Syria
Tehran, IRNA – In reaction to the aggressions and occupation by the Zionist regime in Syria, the Arab League has called on the international community to take action to stop Israel’s hostile movements towards Syria.