Pope meets Iraqi leaders in Baghdad's Green Zone

 Pope Francis arrived inside the heavily fortified Green Zone, the seat of Iraq’s government, to meet with President Barham Salih and other officials.

Rouhani highlights need to expand relations with Iraq

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the necessity to expand relations between Iran and Iraq and also speed up implementation of agreements.

Zarif says it is necessary to be aware of ISIS threat  

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday underlined the need to be aware of the Daesh (ISIS) threat to the region.

Iran’s principled policy is expanding ties with Iraq: Rouhani

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday that Iran’s principled policy is expanding relations and cooperation with Iraq in various areas.

Former Najaf governor appointed Iraq's PM-designate

Iraq's President Barham Salih has appointed the former governor of Najaf province to be the country's next prime minister-designate, the National reported on Tuesday.

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 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.

Iraq’s Barham Salih meets Iranian diplomat

TEHRAN - Iraqi President Barham Salih met with Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi on Monday, Ain Al-Iraq News Agency reported, according to ISNA.

Iraqi president submits resignation after rejecting nominee for prime minister

Iraqi President Barham Salih has submitted his resignation to parliament after refusing to designate the nominee for premiership, Assad al-Eidani, arguing that he would rather step down than appoint the position to a figure strongly rejected by protesters.

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.

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”.

Iran supports stability, security in Iraq: diplomat

TEHRAN - Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi said on Sunday that Tehran supports stability, security and economic development in Iraq.

Iraqi president: Sanctions will not change Iran’s behavior

Salih says Iraq will never let U.S. use its soil to attack Iran

TEHRAN – Iraqi President Barham Salih says his country under no circumstances will allow the United States to use its bases in Iraq to launch an attack on neighboring Iran.

Barham Salih says Iraq will stand beside Iranians in difficult times

TEHRAN – Iraqi President Barham Salih said on Saturday that Baghdad will stand beside the Iranian government and people in difficult times.

Rouhani makes high-profile visit to Iraq 

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani of Iran made an official three-day visit to Iraq on Monday.

Rouhani visit to Iraq to deepen ties: Iraqi president

TEHRAN – Iraqi President Barham Salih said on Sunday that President Hassan Rouhani’s visit to Iraq will deepen relations between the two countries and people.

Iraqi president takes aim at Trump over using country to watch Iran

Iraqi President Barham Salih said on Monday that Donald Trump did not ask permission to station U.S. troops in Iraq to "watch Iran".

Tehran, Baghdad show strong commitment to win-win relations: Zarif

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed optimism at a recent visit by Iraqi President Barham Salih to Tehran, saying Tehran and Baghdad are seeking a “win-win” relationship.

Salih’s Tehran visit shows Iraq defying Iran sanctions, ex-diplomat says

TEHRAN – Former Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Hassan Danaeefar has said Iraqi President Barham Salih’s visit to Tehran means that Iraq attaches great importance to its relations with Iran, despite the U.S. sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iraq agrees to set up free-trade zone along border with Iran

Iraqi President Barham Salih announced on Saturday that his country has agreed to establish a "free-trade zone" along its border with Iran, following a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani in Tehran, Al Jazeera reported. 

Ex-envoy hails Salih’s trip as ‘negative response’ to sanctions

TEHRAN – Former Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Kazemi Qomi said on Saturday that the Iraqi president’s trip to Tehran is a “negative response” by the Iraqi government to U.S. pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic.

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.

By Mehdi Sepahvand - Head of Political Desk

Ayatollah Khamenei: Unity is the way out for Iraq

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Tehran on Saturday, said that unity among Iraqis is the way for the country to triumph over enemies.

Rouhani says Iran-Iraq economic ties can increase to $20 billion

Barham Salih: Iraqis won’t forget Iran’s help in war against terrorists

TEHRAN – Iraqi President Barham Salih, who arrived in Tehran on Saturday, said his country will not forget Iran’s support for the Iraqis in their struggle against the regime of Saddam Hussein and Daesh terrorists.

Iraqi president to visit Iran Saturday

TEHRAN – Iraqi President Barham Salih arrives in Iran on Saturday for a two-day visit.

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.