Iraq's National Wisdom Movement ready to assist Lebanon

TEHRAN- Seyyed Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, referenced Ayatollah Sistani's statement calling for an end to the Israeli army's aggression in Lebanon. 

Iran prioritizes co-op with Iraq to mitigate SDSs   

TEHRAN –As sand and dust storms (SDSs) hotspots in Iraq severely affect western and southwestern regions, the administration underscores cooperating with Baghdad to address the problem.

The day Saddam Hussein initiated war on Iran

TEHRAN - On September 22, 1980, months after the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, the army of the Iraqi Ba’athist regime led by Saddam Hussein invaded the Iranian border towns in the southwestern province of Khuzestan and launched a massive aerial bombardment of Iran, igniting an eight-year conflict with Iranians.

Eslami talks bilateral nuclear cooperation with key foreign officials

TEHRAN – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) engaged with high-ranking officials from Iraq, Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Armenia during his recent visit to Vienna.

Iran updates air services agreement with Iraq

TEHRAN – The Iranian parliament has revised a bill outlining the specifics of a bilateral air services agreement with Iraq, as it faces fresh sanctions against its major airlines from Western states. 

KRG agrees to release imprisoned Iranian nationals: envoy

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadeq has revealed that Kurdistan Regional Government officials have agreed to cooperate with Tehran on the release or extradition of Iranian nationals currently held in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. 

Iraqi PM condemns Israel for ‘heinous’ acts against civilians

The Iraqi prime minister said Israeli forces have committed “the most heinous of killings, destruction and violation against civilians in full view of the world” in the Gaza Strip.

Bordering province targets Iraqi tourist market

TEHRAN – Kermanshah, the Iranian western province which shares a 371-kilometer border with both the Kurdish and Arab regions of Iraq, has set sights on Iraqi tourism market, said a local tourism official.

Hakim appreciates Iran's leader message to Iraq

TEHRAN- Seyyed Ammar Hakim, who hosted Pezeshkian and his accompanying delegation in the presence of Prime Minister al-Sudani, appreciated the message of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to the people of Iraq for successfully hosting the Arbaeen processions. 

Iran, Iraq ink 14 cooperation documents

TEHRAN – Iraq and Iraq signed 14 cooperation documents in commercial, economic, cultural, and social areas on Wednesday.

Araqchi highlights strong ties with Iraq, calls Israel a common enemy

TEHRAN – In an interview with Iraqi media, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized the close and fraternal relationship between Iran and Iraq, noting that the bond between the two countries goes beyond simple geography.

KDP member Behzad Khosravi handed over to Iran by Iraqi authorities

TEHRAN – Behzad Khosravi, a member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), has been transferred to Iran by the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), according to an informed security source.

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Why Iraq?

President Pezeshkian heads to Baghdad on Wednesday for his first foreign visit

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to arrive in Iraq on Wednesday, after announcing last month that he is planning to make Iraq his first foreign destination as the president. 

Western Iran’s enchanting landscapes to dazzle at Iraqi expo

TEHRAN - The western tourism axis of Iran will be highlighted at the Sulaymaniyah International Tourism Exhibition in Iraq, scheduled to take place in late September, to attract foreign tourists and boost international cooperation.

Iraq relocates anti-Iran terrorist groups as part of security agreement with Tehran

TEHRAN – Iraq has begun relocating anti-Iran terrorist groups from its Kurdish region along the Iranian border to camps located deeper within its territory, in accordance with a security agreement between Baghdad and Tehran.

Pezeshkian to visit Iraq in first foreign trip

TEHRAN- Reports from the Al-Mayadeen News indicate that Masoud Pezeshkian, the newly elected president of Iran, has chosen Iraq as the destination for his inaugural foreign visit, underscoring the significance of Iran's relationship with its neighbor. 

Iraq lauds IRCS for services, arrangements during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN –Iraqi health minister Saleh Mehdi Al-Hasnawi has commended the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for its outstanding efforts to offer services during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Hakim and Larijani Examine Developments in West Asia

Seyyed Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, met with Ali Larijani, the former speaker of the Iranian parliament, on Sunday evening in Baghdad.

Iran, Iraq officials meet at border crossing to discuss Arbaeen Walk

TEHRAN- The Iranian Minister of Interior held a meeting with border officials from both Iran and Iraq at the Munthrya border crossing, situated on the Iraqi side of the Khosravi border, to address the security measures for pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen Walk.

Iran, Iraq underscore enhancement of academic ties

TEHRAN –In a meeting held on Wednesday in Iraq, officials from Iran and Iraq highlighted the need to expand educational and research collaborations between the two countries.

Iraq's Hakim meets Imam Khomeini's grandson in Baghdad

Seyyed Ammar al-Hakim, the head of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, met with Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of Imam Khomeini, on Monday evening in Baghdad.

Iranian handicrafts make their mark on intl. markets

TEHRAN — Iranian handicrafts continue to gain recognition in global markets, with exports to countries around the world, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Army Ground Force mobilizes units to ensure security of pilgrims during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – The security of over 2 million Iranians traveling to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage will be ensured by the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, according to Brigadier General Youssef Ghorbani, the deputy coordinator of the units. 

Arbaeen Walk attracted over 2 million pilgrims: official

TEHRAN- The Iranian Road Maintenance & Transportation Organization has reported that between August 6 and August 17, a total of 2,055,396 pilgrims crossed Iran’s borders to participate in this year’s Arbaeen Walk in Iraq.

Dehloran hosts handicrafts exhibit for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN - As millions of pilgrims embark on their annual pilgrimage to Iraq’s holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, the Dehloran region in Ilam province has set up an expanded sales exhibition featuring local handicrafts along the return route.