Iran-Iraq cooperation promotes regional security: Judiciary chief

TEHRAN - Ebrahim Raeisi, the Judiciary chief, said on Monday that expansion of judicial cooperation between Iran and Iraq promotes regional security.

By Ramin Hossein Abadian

Details of Mogherini’s trip to Baghdad: Iraq’s clear messages about Iran

TEHRAN - Federica Mogherini, the high representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, heading a diplomatic delegation, arrived in Baghdad on Saturday. This was Mogherini’s first trip to Iraq since 2014. 

By staff and agency

Mogherini says EU supports Iraq’s peace proposal over Iran-U.S. tension

European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Saturday that the EU supports an Iraqi proposal to hold a peace conference to ease tensions between the United States and Iran.

Iraqi arrivals in Iran gaining momentum

TEHRAN - The number of Iraqi nationals visiting Iran is gaining momentum this year as the Islamic Republic endeavors to boost its tourism revenues in the face of U.S.-led sanctions. 

UNESCO lists Iraq’s Babylon as World Heritage site

TEHRAN - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has added the sprawling Mesopotamian city of Babylon to its World Heritage list, boosting Iraq’s hopes of reviving its battered tourism industry.

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.

Tehran condemns terror attack on Shiite mosque in Baghdad

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Saturday denounced a recent terrorist attack on a Shiite mosque in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad that killed and injured several people.

Iran, Iraq ink MOU to expand tourism ties  

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have recently agreed in principle to further develop ties in the arenas of tourism, pilgrimage, cultural heritage and handicrafts, CHTN reported. 

Iraqi stability hinges on Iranian security: top Iraqi MP 

TEHRAN – The vice speaker of the Iraqi Parliament said on Tuesday that Baghdad sees its stability and security dependent on stability and security in Iran.

Foreign arrivals in Mashhad on the rise

TEHRAN – The number of foreign arrivals in Mashhad has been rising over the past couple of years, said Gholamabbas Arbab-Khales, the head of Foreign Ministry’s Mission in East and North Iran.

U.S. grants energy-hungry Iraq new Iran sanctions waiver: source

(AFP) - The United States has granted Iraq another 90-day waiver to continue with vital energy imports from neighboring Iran despite re-imposed sanctions, a government source said Saturday.

Iraq, Syria are Iran’s strategic complements: general

TEHRAN – Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the top military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has said Iraq and Syria are Iran’s strategic complements. 

Iran to highlight tourist attractions at Erbil fair

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian travel-associated businesses and tour operators will promote travel destinations, medical tourism, Persian handicrafts and indigenous traditions at Erbil Expo 2019.

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.

Nechirvan Barzani elected president of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan

TEHRAN- Iraqi Kurdish lawmakers have elected Nechirvan Barzani as president of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.

Zarif proposes regional non-aggression pact

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that he has proposed “regional non-aggression pact” during his three-day visit to Iraq.

Khorramshahr liberation is an example to follow: cleric

TEHRAN – An interim Tehran Friday preacher has said that the liberation of Khorramshahr in 1982 from Saddam Hussein forces is an example to follow.

Animated movie to unfold tragedy of Sardasht chemical attack

TEHRAN – Iranian director Pejman Alipur is making an animated movie that is about Iraq’s chemical attack on the Iranian town of Sardasht in 1987.

Iraqi cleric says Baghdad can mediate between Iran, U.S.

TEHRAN – A top Iraqi Shia cleric has warned of the ramifications of the ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington for the region, saying his country can mediate between the two countries to calm the situation.

By Ramin Hosein Abadian

U.S. faking insecurity in Iraq: New strategy to push Baghdad into compliance 

TEHRAN - Apparently, U.S. government is not going to end its suspicious and hostile actions in Iraq anytime soon. These activities have been rapidly increasing over the last five months, intensifying pressure on Iraq into yielding to the White House demands. 

Iraqi group: Military threats against Iran shows Washington’s ‘new idiocy’

TEHRAN – The United States’ military threats and intensive pressure campaign against Iran shows Washington’s “new idiocy” in the region, says Jassim Al-Jazairi, a member of the political office of the Iraqi al-Kataeb movement.

Iraq will remain part of 'axis of resistance' despite foreign plots: al-Kaabi

TEHRAN- Iraq’s Harakat al-Nujaba Secretary General Akram al-Kaabi says Iraq will remain part of the "axis of resistance" despite foreign-backed attempts to detach the Iraqi society from the regional developments.

Iraqi cleric urges Sunni Muslims to defend Iran against U.S.

TEHRAN – Sheikh Abdul-Latif al-Hamim, head of the Sunni Endowment of Iraq, has issued a fatwa, calling on Sunni Muslims to defend the Islamic Republic of Iran in the face of U.S. threats.

UN envoy meets Iranian ambassador to Baghdad

TEHRAN – The United Nations’ special representative for Iraq has met with Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi.

Iran ready to host Muslim tourists during Ramadan

TEHRAN – Iran is ready to provide warm hospitality to religious tourists, particularly the ones from Muslim countries during the fasting month of Ramadan, a senior tourism official has said.

Maliki says coercive measures against Iran violates international law 

Hakim, Malki reprimand U.S. moves against Iran

TEHRAN - Ammar al-Hakim, the Iraqi Shia cleric and leader of the National Wisdom Movement, has urged the Iraqi government to adopt what he described as a responsible position to prevent a “tragedy” and act as mediator between the two countries.

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.

Blackwater training Daesh terrorists in Iraq, eyeing Syria

TEHRAN- The notorious U.S. mercenary firm Blackwater has returned to Iraq, a Lebanese newspaper says, with the private company currently training defeated Daesh terrorists at a base near Baghdad.

Six thousand Iraqis apply for Iran visa every day

TEHRAN – Some six thousand Iraqi nationals apply for the Iranian visa per day, according to Iran’s consulate in the city of Basra.

Iraqi official urges world to stand up to U.S. anti-Iran sanctions

TEHRAN – A top Iraqi official has called on the international community to stand up to the U.S. unlawful sanctions against Iran.