Araghchi’s Baghdad diplomacy: Hormuz, regional security and Muslim unity top Iran’s agenda

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has used a series of diplomatic meetings in Baghdad to press for an end to military escalation in West Asia, outline Iran’s conditions for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz and call for a more active role for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in addressing disputes among Muslim countries.

Iraq seen as key market for Iranian handicrafts

TEHRAN – Iraq should become a stable destination for Iranian handicraft exports, an Iranian provincial official has said, calling for targeted efforts to turn the neighboring country into a sustainable market for the products.

Tehran seeks roadmap to lift Iran-Iraq tourist exchanges to 5m

TEHRAN – Iran is seeking to increase tourist exchanges with neighboring Iraq to five million visitors in each direction within a year, Iran’s tourism minister said, calling for the goal to be turned into a detailed and measurable roadmap.

Isfahan-Istanbul flights resume as city seeks wider air connectivity

TEHRAN - The resumption of direct flights between Isfahan and Istanbul could pave the way for expanding the Iranian city’s international air corridors and boosting tourism, according to a provincial tourism official.

Iran hosts pavilion at Baghdad international trade fair

TEHRAN – Iran has set up a national pavilion at the 49th Baghdad International Trade Fair, the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) said, as part of efforts to expand commercial ties with Iraq.

Iran’s Ilam, Iraq’s Karbala discuss joint tourism exhibition

TEHRAN - Iranian and Iraqi officials have reached an initial agreement to hold a joint handicrafts and tourism exhibition in Iraq, Ilam’s cultural heritage chief said, following talks between provincial authorities.

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Iran to showcase cultural products at Shahab international exhibition in Baghdad

TEHRAN- The Islamic Republic of Iran is set to participate in the 4th edition of Shahab International Exhibition for Children and Adolescents, held in Baghdad, Iraq, from November 19 to 29, with a focus on promoting Iranian cultural products, particularly in the fields of animation and toys. 

Tehran hails peaceful Iraqi elections, pledges closer ties with Baghdad

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have felicitated the Iraqi government and people on the successful holding of the November 11 parliamentary elections in the country.

Iran seeks joint UNESCO recognition with Iraq for Al-Mudhif heritage

TEHRAN - Iran is negotiating with Iraq to be added as a co-partner to the UNESCO listing of the traditional craft and technology of Al-Mudhif building, which Iraq registered on the organization’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023, an Iranian heritage official said.

Iran-Iraq sci-tech park inaugurated in Baghdad

TEHRAN – Sharif University of Technology has launched the first joint science and technology park in Baghdad University, following a year and a half of ongoing cooperation between the two universities.

Iran holds talks with Iraq on preserving ruins of Taq Kasra monument

TEHRAN - Iran has held discussions with Iraqi officials on preserving and restoring the ancient Taq Kasra monument, a major remnant of the Sassanid Empire located near Baghdad, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri said on Saturday.