Iraqi PM: U.S. pressuring Baghdad to cut ties with Tehran

TEHRAN — Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi says the United States is pressuring Baghdad to sever ties with Tehran, stressing that Iraqis will never let their country become a venue for the settlement of conflicts or clashes between other countries.

By Ramin Hosseinabadian

Najaf bloody riot instigated by infiltrators

Late last week, the city of Najaf witnessed the emergence of a bloody riot. The Americans used their utmost efforts to exploit the incident to undermine the Iraqi government and nation.

Tehran welcomes naming of new Iraq PM

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi issued a statement on Sunday saying Iran welcomes the appointment of Mohammed Allawi as the new prime minister of Iraq.

Iraqi Construction Coalition agrees that Abdul-Mahdi stay in power

The Construction Coalition, the biggest bloc in the Iraqi parliament, has agreed that caretaker PM Adel Abdul-Mahdi stay in power, the Iraqi media reported on Monday, quoting sources.

Iraqi PM hails Soleimani, Muhandis as symbols of victory against ISIS

TEHRAN — Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi on Friday condemned the assassination of IRGC Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMU), in a U.S. airstrike at the Baghdad International Airport.

By Ramin Hossein Abadian

Finding a replacement for Adel Abdul Mahdi

Under the Iraqi constitution, the president must ask the grand coalition in the parliament to nominate a new candidate, which usually takes some time.

PM Adel Abdul Mahdi 'will resign if replacement is found'

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi will resign if political parties can agree on his replacement, the president has said, as mass protests continue.

By Ramin Hossein Abadian

Intensifying pressure on Abdul Mahdi to resign

Domestic and foreign pressure for ousting Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi appear to have increased more than ever.

Iraqi president says premier ready to quit, vows early poll after new election law passed

Iraqi President Barham Salih says the country’s embattled Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi is ready to step down if a replacement is found, emphasizing that a snap parliamentary election will be held once a new electoral law is passed.

President thanks Iraqis for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims

Rouhani says Arbaeen has turned into a historic miracle

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has thanked the Iraqi officials, people and clerics for hosting millions of pilgrims during the Arbaeen season and said the Arbaeen gathering has turned into a “lasting historic miracle”.

Riyadh gives ‘green light’ for talks with Tehran: report

TEHRAN – An Iraqi government official says Saudi Arabia has given a green light to Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to arrange a meeting with Iran as a first step towards de-escalating tensions in the region, the Middle East Eye reported on Tuesday.

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Iraqi PM says Riyadh wants to avoid war with Iran

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has said that he believes Saudi Arabia is looking to de-escalate tensions with Iran.

Iraqi PM to visit Iran amid efforts to deescalate Tehran-Riyadh tension: report

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi plans to visit Iran in line with his government’s policy to reduce the growing tension between Tehran and Saudi Arabia, the Iraqi media have reported.

Iraqi PM to convey verbal message from Saudi Crown Prince to Rouhani: sources

Iraqi sources have revealed that Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi is going to visit Iran in the few coming weeks in the context of reducing tension and soothing the crisis between Riyadh and Tehran.

Abdul Mahdi's government is still faltering in its performance: Diyari Salih

In an Interview with Diyari Salih. An Iraqi academic. PhD in Political Geography. Post Doctorate in International Relations,we analyzed new political and economical developments in Iraq:

Iraq’s Abdul Mahdi holds talks with Rouhani

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, who arrived in Tehran late on Monday, held talks with President Hassan Rouhani on regional and international issues.

Iraqi PM to visit Tehran, Washington soon

TEHRAN – Iraq’s Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, announced on Tuesday that he will be visiting Tehran and Washington in the near future.

Prime minister: Iraq to send delegations to Iran and U.S. to calm tensions

TEHRAN – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, told a press conference on Tuesday that his country will soon send delegations to Iran and the United States to calm down the tension between Tehran and Washington.

Iraq won’t be part of anti-Iran sanctions: Iraqi PM

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Thursday that his country will never be a part of the U.S. sanctions against neighboring Iran.

Iraqi PM: We’ll deploy all our efforts to ease U.S.-Iran tension

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has said his country will make every effort to ease the tension between Iran and the United States.

Iraqi PM visits Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad 

MASHHAD - Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi visited the shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, in Mashhad late on Sunday. 

Baghdad should act in a way that U.S. forces leave Iraq soon, Ayatollah Khamenei suggests

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a meeting with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Saturday that the Iranian government and nation consider the Iraqi development and prosperity to their own benefit.

Rouhani says Iran and Iraq determined to cement ties

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Tehran and Baghdad are determined to expand ties and strengthen brotherly relations.

Rouhani: Iran ready to boost energy trade with Iraq

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani says Iran is ready to expand its gas and electricity trade with neighboring Iraq, a move which he said would also benefit other countries.

‘Iraq seeking exemption from U.S. sanctions to continue Iran’s gas imports’

TEHRAN- Iraq will send a delegation to the United States seeking an exemption from sanctions against Iran that would allow it to keep importing Iranian gas, Reuters reported quoting Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi as saying on Tuesday.

EU ready to help Iraq deal with U.S. sanctions on Tehran

The European Union is ready to help Iraq “deal with the consequences” of U.S. sanctions on Iran, the EU’s foreign policy chief told Iraq’s prime minister in a phone call on Friday.

Larijani congratulates new Iraqi PM

TEHRAN – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has congratulated the new Iraqi prime minister on winning the vote of confidence, saying the Iranian parliament is ready to contribute to closer ties between the two countries.

‘Iraq to prioritize own interests regarding Iran sanctions’

TEHRAN – New Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said on Thursday that Baghdad will prioritize its own interests and independence when it comes to implementing unilateral U.S. sanctions on Iran.

By Ramin Hossein Abadian

New Iraqi cabinet ahead

TEHRAN - Adel Abdul Mahdi, the new prime minister of Iraq, is required by the Iraq’s constitution to submit his cabinet appointees for parliamentary approval within 30 days of his election, which occurred on October 2, or else another person will be appointed for that task. But nothing has been done yet.

By Ramin Hossein Abadian

Abdul Mahdi, on path to form a cohesive, national Iraqi cabinet

TEHRAN – Adel Abdul Mahdi, an Iraqi politician, was elected as the prime minister of Iraq by the new President Barham Salih.