Iranian defense official meets Iraqi defense minister

TEHRAN – An Iranian defense official who traveled to Iraq to participate in an Iraqi defense exhibition has met with Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Muhammad Saeed Al Abbas.

Iraqi politician hails Iran support

TEHRAN – Iraqi politician and head of the ccc in the Iraqi parliament Hadi al-Ameri hailed Saturday Iran’s support for Iraq in combating terrorism.

Iran takes part in Iraqi defense expo

TEHRAN – Iran has participated in a defense exhibition held in Baghdad and showcased the various defense equipment it developed domestically. 

Iran to host Ancient Civilizations Forum, tourism minister says

TEHRAN – Iran will be hosting the seventh ministerial meeting of the Ancient Civilizations Forum, tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami said on Sunday.

“A powerful Iran will lead to a powerful Iraq and vice versa”

Iran ready to help Iraq to become self-sufficient in defense industry

TEHRAN - Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic is ready to share its experiences with Iraq in achieving self-sufficiency in military industry.

Tehran, Baghdad discuss security collaboration

TEHRAN- During a tour of Iraq that started on Tuesday night and ended on Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian addressed security cooperation with Iraqi sides, emphasizing how collaboration will increase the security and stability of both nations.

Iran, Iraq to undertake joint studies on Sassanid heritage

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have agreed to conduct joint archaeological research on the Sassanid cultural heritage shared between the two nations.

Archaeologists hail find of Sumerian palace in southern Iraq

TEHRAN –Archaeologists have recently discovered the remains of a lost Sumerian palace in the ancient city of Girsu in southern Iraq.

Iran-Saudi relations more positive than in the past: Iraqi FM

TEHRAN – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has said that relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have become more positive than in the past.

Iran rejects allegations of violating Iraqi sovereignty

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations has sent a letter to the president of the UN Security Council in response to an Iraqi official who accused Iran of violating Iraq's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

IRCS ready to cooperate for building hospitals in Baghdad

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is ready to cooperate with the Iraq Red Crescent Society for building hospitals in Baghdad.

Iraqi PM expresses hope Iran, Saudi Arabia would resume Baghdad talks

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad al-Sudani has voiced hope that Iran and Saudi Arabia would soon resume talks in Baghdad over patching up their differences.

Iran hopes to lure European sightseers for spring season

TEHRAN – Iranian Tour Operators Director Ebrahim Pourfaraj has said tourism insiders are preparing new (incentive) packages to boost the industry.

Iraqi deployment of border guards should prevent anti-revolutionaries from entering Iran: MP

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that Iraq’s decision to deploy troops on the border with Iran and Turkey should lead to preventing counterrevolutionary elements from illegally entering Iran.

Iran sends letter of protest to Iraq over PM remarks on Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Iran had sent a letter of protest to the Iraqi government after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad al-Sudani used a “false name” for the Persian Gulf. 

Iraq deployment of border guards is part of agreement with Iran: MP

TEHRAN – An Iranian lawmaker has said that Iraq’s move to reinforce border guards was part of a security agreement between Iran and Iraq.

Iranian MPs excoriate Iraqi PM for using fake name for Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian lawmakers has reacted to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad al-Sudani using a controversial name for the Persian Gulf. 

Tehran-Cairo on threshold of compromise and mutual understanding: analysis

TEHRAN- Hossein Ebrahim Nia, an expert on Egypt affairs, says after several decades of turmoil and ambiguity in Iran-Egypt relations it has been about for a year that the two countries have been sending signals to resume relations.

Iraq to continue mediation between Iran, Saudi Arabia: PM

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad al-Sudani has announced the continuation of his country’s efforts to build bridges between Iran and Saudi Arabia. 

Iran continues to support Iraq despite accusations: envoy

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al Sadeq has reiterated the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Iraq, despite the efforts of some parties to distort facts and mislead public opinion on the issue of the depreciation of the Iraqi currency against the U.S. dollar.

Iran summons Iraqi ambassador over use of ‘fake name’ for Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian announced Wednesday that Iran had summoned the Iraqi ambassador to Iran over Iraq’s use of a fake name for the Persian Gulf. 

Iranian, Iraqi legal teams to meet in Tehran on Monday

Kadkhodaei calls for founding joint Iran-Iraq court to investigate Soleimani assassination

TEHRAN – Abbasali Kadkhodaei, head of a special legal committee tasked to investigate the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, has called for formation of a joint Iran-Iraq court to follow the issue at international courts with greater speed.

Iran set to drop visa requirements for 50 countries

TEHRAN –Iran is expected to waive visa requirements for tourists from about 50 countries as it aims to benefit from a rebound in global tourism.

Iran envoy meets Iraqi finance minister

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al Sadeq on Monday met Iraqi Finance Minister Taif Sami to discuss ways to develop ties between Tehran and Baghdad. 

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Iran commemorates martyrdom anniversary of Gen. Soleimani 

TEHRAN – From Baghdad to Kerman, the birthplace of General Soleimani, tens of thousands of people participated in ceremonies for the commemoration of the third anniversary of the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the IRGC Quds Force. 

Mashhad medical tourism revenue hits $6.25 million in 9 month, official says

TEHRAN – Mashhad’s medical tourism revenues were 2.5 trillion rials ($6.25 million) in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21, 2022), a local official in charge of medical tourism said on Tuesday.