Iraq

IRGC Qods comdr visits tomb of martyr Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis

Tehran, IRNA - IRGC Qods Force Commander Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani visited tomb of Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the former commander of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) who was assassinated by US terrorists on January 3, 2020.

Qalibaf congratulates reelection of Al-Halbousi as Iraqi Parliament Speaker

Tehran, IRNA – Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf in a message to his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed Rikan Hadid al-Halbousi congratulated him on his reelection.

South Korea, Iraq likely to unfreeze Iran's assets soon

Tehran, IRNA – Based on the reports, Iran's frozen assets in Iraq and South Korea are likely to be unfrozen soon.

Gen. Soleimani created deterrent power for Resistance movement, says Iran's envoy in Iraq

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi has said that Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani played a leading role in promoting capacities and capabilities of Islamic resistance movement.

Fight for region's freedom, independence Soleimani's legacy: Spanish expert

Madrid, IRNA – Yusuf Fernandez, a Spanish analyst, said that the legacy of the late General Qasem Soleimani was fight for freedom and independence of the West Asian people.

Hakim: Martyrs Soleimani, Al-Muhandis immortalized their names, memories

Tehran, IRNA – Iraqi Shia cleric and leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement who was speaking on the second anniversary of martyrdom of anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani and his trench mate Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis said that those exalted martyrs by foiling terrorists’ ominous plans immortalized their names and memories.

Minister hails importance of Iran-Iraq railway

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Minister of Road and Urban Development Rostam Qasemi said Shalamcheh-Basra railway connection is of great importance for both countries for both cargo and passenger transit during Arbaeen rituals.

Official: Martyr Soleimani assassins' court to be held by spring

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Judiciary Chief for International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said indictment for over 40 perpetrators of the Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani assassination will be submitted to Tehran Court of Justice and the court will be held before the end of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2022).

Iran, Iraq sign Basra-Shalamcheh railway contract

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Minister of Road and Urban Development Rostam Qasemi said Iran and Iraq signed contract on implementation of Basra- Shalamcheh railway.

300 documents presented to Iraqi officials on Martyrdom of General Soleimani: Official

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Judiciary Chief for International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said that Iran has presented some 300 of its documents on the assassination of Martyr Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani to the Iraqi officials and reached an agreement that the exchange of documents will continue.

National Olympics Committees of Iran, Iraq sign cooperation document

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Embassy in Baghdad announced that during the visit of the head of the National Olympics Committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Iraq he signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and a cooperation document with his Iraqi counterpart.

Iraqi FM calls for expansion of Iran-Iraq economic, trade ties

Tehran, IRNA - Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said that his current visit to Iran is a good opportunity to discuss the region and the security situation in Iraq.

FM: Iran supports democratic process in Iraq

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein voiced the Islamic Republic of Iran's support for the democratic process in Iraq, and welcomed the decision of the Iraqi parliament, government and people to expel the US troops from their country.

Iran always favoring formation of strong parliament, government in Iraq

Tehran, IRNA – Expressing satisfaction with holding a calm and secure parliamentary election in Iraq, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Thursday that Iran has always been supporting the formation of a strong parliament and government in the country.   

Iran ready for full cancellation of visa requirements with Iraq

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Thursday that the Iranian side have prepared all the needed conditions for the full cancellation of visa requirements with Iraq.

Iran, Iraq discuss Shalamcheh-Basra railway

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's Ambassador in Baghdad Iraj Masjedi in his meeting with The Iraqi Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Bandar Al-Shibli, discussed the completion of construction operation of the Shalamcheh-Basra Railway.

Gharibabadi: Tehran to host negotiations on Gen. Soleimani assassination

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Chief for International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said on Sunday that the second round of negotiations between the joint committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Iraq regarding the investigation of the terrorist attack on Martyr Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani will be held in Tehran in the coming days.

First transit cargo from Ukraine arrives in SW Iran port

Abadan, IRNA – The first transit cargo worth at 17 billion rials arrived from Ukraine in Arvand Kenar Port in southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, the head of the port customs office announced on Sunday.

Iranian envoy meets Iraqi justice minister

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Ambassador in Baghdad Iraj Masjedi met with Iraqi Justice Minister Salar Abdul-Sattar on Saturday to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Iran, Iraq to soon prosecute Gen. Soleimani's assassins

Baghdad, IRNA – The joint committee of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq on the assassination of former IRGC Quds Force Commander General Qasem Soleimani and former Commander of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis said in a statement on Thursday that the perpetrators of the crime would soon be prosecuted.

Iran National Olympic Committee underlines Tehran-Baghdad sports coop

Tehran, IRNA – Head of Iran National Olympic Committee said on Wednesday in the meeting with the chief of Iraqi Fencing & Modern Pentathlon Federation that Tehran and Baghdad should strengthen sports cooperation.

Iranian team for investigating Gen Soleimani's case arrives in Iraq

Baghdad, IRNA – An investigation team from the Islamic Republic of Iran arrived in the Iraqi capital on Wednesday to probe into the January 2020 assassination of General Qasem Soleimani.

Iraq says is ready to pay Iran's gas cost

Baghdad, IRNA – A spokesman for Iraqi Electricity Ministry said that the country was ready to pay for the gas purchased from Iran to operate power plants.

In phone talk with Iraqi PM

Raisi: Iran supports Iraq’s independence, establishment of popular governance

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a phone talk with Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi said that Iran’s basic and stable stance is supporting Iraq’s independence and establishment of a popular government there, while supporting any initiative aimed at resolving the problems legally and transparently.

Official sees potential for doubling Iran-Iraq trade

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari said that Iran-Iraq trade has the potential to double provided that the existing border crossings issues are solved.

US, Israel main suspects of new sedition in Iraq: Expert

Tehran, IRNA – An expert on Iraq said that the US and the Israeli regime profit from instability in Iraq the most and are the main suspects of the attempted assassination of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi.

Assassination attempt on Iraqi PM aimed at disturbing peace in Iraq: Amirabdollahian

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Sunday that the failed assassination attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi aimed to disturb stability and security in Iraq.  

Iran condemns attempt on Iraqi PM’s life

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned the attempt on Iraqi prime minister’s life, adding that such actions were in the interests of those who violated the stability, independence, and territorial integrity of Iraq.

Shamkhani says attempt on Iraqi PM’s life has roots in foreign think tanks

Tehran, IRNA - Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani said that the roots of the attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister’s life should be sought in foreign think tanks.

Iraqi, Syrian FMs talk with Amirabdollahian on phone

Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministers of Iraq and Syria separately called Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian to inquire about his health and discuss bilateral and regional issues.