U.S. troops will leave Iraq by end of 2021

Top Iraqi and U.S. officials plan to issue a statement calling for U.S. combat troops to leave Iraq by year-end, officials from the two countries have said.

Iran president, Iraq PM discuss security, bilateral issues

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday spoke on the phone with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi discussing security and ways to enhance the two countries' relations.

Iran FM holds phone conversations with several counterparts

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif spoke by phone with a number of his counterparts discussing bilateral and international issues. 

Ambassador predicts Iran-Iraq ties will become stronger during Raisi presidency

TEHRAN — The special envoy of the United Nations Secretary General for Iraq met with Iraj Masjedi, Iran’s ambassador in Baghdad on Monday.

Major U.S. bases hit in W Iraq, E Syria

Two major U.S. bases in western Iraq and on the other side of the border in eastern Syria have come under simultaneous attacks, with the attack on the Iraq-based outpost reportedly wounding many American personnel members.

Iran: U.S. must know that bullying won’t serve its interests

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Tuesday that the United States must understand that bullying will worsen its situation in the region.

U.S. embassy, military base attacked in Iraq

According to AFP, U.S. anti-aircraft systems stationed at the American embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad have fired salvos of rockets to bring down an armed drone.

Iraq vows to pay debts to Iran for imported energy

TEHRAN — The Iraqi prime minister, while emphasizing Iraq's commitments to pay its debts for the import of electricity and gas from Iran, stated that Iran has not failed to export electricity and gas to Iraq.

U.S. seeks disintegration of Iran, Syria and Iraq: IRGC general 

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian general has said that the United States seeks to disintegrate a number of countries in the region but the Iranian Leader’s directions have prevented it from achieving its goal. 

Iran rejects involvement in attacks on American facilities in Iraq

TEHRAN - In a letter to the president of the Security Council, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations stated that Iran has not been directly or indirectly involved in any attacks on U.S. personnel or facilities in Iraq, Fars News reported. 

PART 2 

Why is the U.S. attacking this Iraqi-Syrian border region on a regular basis

The Al Bukamal - Al Qaim border crossing has been subject to regular airstrikes by the U.S. military under both the former Trump administration’s era and the current Biden administration’s term in office. It has been widely documented that Daesh sleeper cells use this border area to travel between Iraq and Syria. Under both U.S. Presidents, Washington appears to be targeting the popular mobilization units (PMU).

PART 1

Why is the U.S. attacking this Iraqi-Syrian border region on a regular basis?

In Syria’s eastern province of Dayr-Zawr, Al Bukamal city sits next to the Iraqi border and the town of al-Qaim sits opposite to the city of Al Bukamal on the Iraqi side of the border. (That’s the basic geography out of the way).

Zarif commemorates victims of Sardasht chemical bombardment

TEHRAN — In a message on Monday morning, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif commemorated the 34th anniversary of the horrendous chemical weapons attack by Saddam Hussein’s regime on the Iranian city of Sardasht.

U.S. carries out deadly airstrikes in Iraq and Syria

In a statement, the Pentagon claims American F-15 and F-16 warplanes struck ‘operational and weapons storage facilities at two locations in Syria and one location in Iraq’.

U.S. destabilizes region by attacking Iraqi, Syrian groups: Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to U.S. attacks against Resistance groups in Iraq and Syria, calling the attacks a step in the wrong direction. 

Iraqi resistance factions vow revenge after deadly U.S. airstrikes

Iraqi resistance forces have pledged revenge after the United States conducted deadly airstrikes on the Iraq-Syria border.

Iran targets 30 countries to boost inbound tourism

TEHRAN – Iranian Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has targeted a selection of 30 countries in a bid to lift inbound tourism of the country.

Al Kadhimi says has excellent relationship with Raisi, says to visit Iran at right time

TEHRAN — Speaking in a televised interview on Thursday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said he “has very good” relations with Iran’s President-elect, Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, stating that he might travel at “the right time”.

Zarif holds high-level talks in Antalya Diplomacy Forum

TERHAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Turkey to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, met with a number of his foreign counterparts and officials to discuss Iran’s foreign relations.

Dragan Skocic proud of Iran football team

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Dragan Skocic says that he is proud of his team after booking a place at the third round of 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Iran beat Iraq to qualify for 2022 World Cup qualification next stage

TEHRAN – Sardar Azmoun’s goal against Iraq was enough for Iran Tuesday night to book a place at the 2022 World Cup qualification third round.

Iran and Oman push for closer cooperation

TEHRAN – A senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister for special political affairs held talks with Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi in Muscat on Tuesday.

Iraqi FM calls on neighboring countries to hold dialogue in Baghdad

TEHRAN – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has called on his country’s neighbors to hold dialogue in Baghdad to solve disputes and bring closer the views of the stakeholders.

Our job is not yet finished: Dragan Skocic

TEHRAN – Iran national football team head coach Dragan Skocic says that they need to beat Iraq to get job done in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Iranian embassy in Baghdad ready for presidential election

TEHRAN — Iraj Masjedi, Tehran’s ambassador to Baghdad, announced on Saturday that the Iranian embassy in Baghdad is ready to serve as a polling station for Iranian citizens in Iraq as the presidential election in Iran is fast approaching.

Bashar Resan a doubt for Iran match: report

TEHRAN – Media reports suggest that Iraqi iconic midfielder Bashar Resan will miss the match against Iran at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Foreign Ministry: Iran to boost cultural ties with Iraq

TEHRAN — Following a visit to Baghdad, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday Iran plans to strengthen civilizational and cultural contacts with Iraq, according to Tasnim.

Iraq and Iran are one soul in two bodies: ambassador

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi has praised the strong relations between Tehran and Baghdad, saying they are so strong that cannot be broken.