Iran, Iraq hold critical talks following delivery of Araghchi’s letter on regional security

TEHRAN — Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received a written message from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al Sadegh, on Monday.

Tourism in West Asia reels from fallout of 12-Day Iran-Israel War

TEHRAN - The recent 12-day military confrontation between Iran and Israel has sent shockwaves through the tourism industry of West Asia, disrupting flight routes, stranding tens of thousands of travelers, and casting uncertainty over one of the world’s most dynamic travel regions.

Iran, Iraq to establish a joint AI center

TEHRAN –Iranian and Iraqi officials have agreed on enhancing cooperation in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), via establishing a joint AI center in Iran.

Iran’s women’s football team to play two friendlies against Iraq

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team will face Iraq in two friendly matches in Tehran.

Intricately carved 2,700-year-old Assyrian relief unearthed in Iraq

TEHRAN - A team of German archaeologists from Heidelberg University has made a major archaeological breakthrough in the ancient city of Nineveh, unearthing a monumental Assyrian bas-relief dating back to the 7th century BC.

Hakim Meets Ayatollah Javadi Amoli in Najaf

Ammar Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, held a meeting with Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli in Najaf on Monday. 

UK veterans accuse colleagues of war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan

“They handcuffed a young boy and shot him”

Former UK special forces personnel have accused colleagues of committing war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, including alleging that they executed civilians and a child.

Iran offers to help restore Taq Kasra in Iraq

TEHRAN – Iran has expressed readiness to assist in the restoration of Taq Kasra, a masterpiece of Sassanid-era Persian architecture located near Baghdad.

Iranian, Iraqi officials discuss fostering educational ties

TEHRAN –Iran’s deputy minister of education, Hamid-Reza Sheikholeslam, and Iraqi minister of education, Ibrahim Namis Yassin, have discussed avenues for expanding educational cooperation between the two countries.

Tehran-Baghdad anti-terror coordination intensifies with high-level judicial agreements

TEHRAN – Nasser Saraj, Deputy for International Affairs of Iran’s Judiciary, led a high-profile delegation to Iraq this week. The visit culminated in the signing of four bilateral agreements on Saturday and intensified commitments to combat terrorism and address judicial challenges faced by Iranian pilgrims.

Hakim Says Popular Mobilization Forces Are Central to Iraq’s Security

Ammar al-Hakim, leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, said the Popular Mobilization Forces play a pivotal role in protecting the country, crediting the group’s sacrifices for Iraq’s liberation from extremist threats.

Russian tourists arrive in Ilam province with campers amid growing tourism ties

TEHRAN - A group of 18 Russian campers and SUVs has arrived in Iran’s Ilam province as part of a broader tour across the country, marking a new chapter in expanding tourism ties between Iran and Russia.

Controversy in Iraq over Al Sharaa's invitation to Arab summit in Baghdad

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani's confirmation that Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa has been invited to the Arab summit in Baghdad next month has caused controversy in Iraq, The National reported on Thursday.

Hakim: Iraq Poised to Benefit from Iran-U.S. Dialogue

Ammar Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, emphasized that Iraq stands to gain significantly from the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States. He noted that Iran is a neighboring Muslim country with which Iraq shares extensive cultural, economic, and social ties.

Pezeshkian highlights strategic ties with Baghdad in call with Iraqi counterpart

TEHRAN – In a phone call on Friday afternoon, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed the central importance of Iran’s relationship with neighboring Iraq, describing it as one of the most vital pillars of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy.

Hakim: Regional developments should not be underestimated or exaggerated

Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, met with Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Kazem Al Sadeq to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations, emphasizing the need for peace and stability in the region.

Hakim calls for Iraq's exemption from sanctions on Iranian gas and electricity imports

Sayyed Ammar Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, has called for Iraq to be exempted from sanctions affecting the import of Iranian gas and electricity.

Iran to Iraq: US illegal sanctions on Iran’s oil industry lack credibility

TEHRAN - The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein in a telephone conversation on Monday night that the United States’ illegal sanctions against Iran's oil industry are baseless and lack credibility.

Iran set to implement comprehensive system for medical tourism

TEHRAN - Iran is set to roll out a comprehensive management system dedicated to medical tourism across the country, following a successful pilot program in Khorasan Razavi province.

Iran repatriates 130 prisoners from Iraq under bilateral transfer agreement

TEHRAN – In a milestone under a bilateral agreement, 130 Iranian prisoners have been repatriated from Iraq to serve the remainder of their sentences closer to home.

46.1m people counted in Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years

The final results of Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years released Monday show the population has reached 46.1 million.

Iranian, Iraqi universities ink MOU on health ties

TEHRAN –Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences and the University of Meisan have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to foster their scientific and academic cooperation in the health sector.

Tehran, Baghdad hold high-level talks on enhancing efforts towards security, cooperation

TEHRAN – Eskandar Momeni, Iran’s Interior Minister, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani on Saturday for a key two-day visit focused on strengthening relations between the two neighboring countries.