Historical towers turn off lights to commemorate General Soleimani

TEHRAN – Three iconic brick towers in Tehran turned off lights on Monday evening to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of General Qassem Soleimani, who was the powerful commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Martyrdom of Gen. Soleimani, Al-Muhandis commemorated in Mumbai

When the entire world rings the New Year, there will be millions in Iran, Iraq, and Syria who will silently mourn the death of a man who gave them a new life. A life without fear of Daesh.

Iraq may mediate between Tehran and Cairo: Egyptian official

TEHRAN – An Egyptian official has raised the possibility of Iraq playing a role in mending relations between Tehran and Cairo just as it does between Iran and Saudi Arabia. 

Medical tourists mostly visit Iran for cosmetic surgery

TEHRAN – Iran is primarily visited by medical tourists seeking to undergo cosmetic surgery, the director of the health tourism organization director said on Wednesday.

No limits to expanding health co-op with Iraq

TEHRAN – Iraqi Health Minister Hani Musa Al-Aqabi and Iranian Deputy Health Minister Mohammad Hossein Nicknam discussed ways to expand cooperation in the field of health.

Tehran meeting raises awareness over Persian islands

TEHRAN– On Saturday, the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex hosted a meeting to highlight the significance and history of certain Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian and EU chief diplomats hold talks in Jordan

Iran FM: Security cannot be  imported or purchased

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister who had visited Amman, Jordan, for a conference on Iraq held two hours of talks with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in which the sides exchanged views on the most pressing issues between Iran and the EU, especially the Vienna talks intended to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA.

Iran, Iraq discuss ways to make land travel more affordable

TEHRAN– On Monday, Mohammad Hossein Soufi, the director of the Touring and Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraqi Ambassador to Tehran Naseer Abdul Mohsen Abdullah, discussed ways to reduce the cost of land travel between the two countries.

Iranian nanotechnology products target 48 countries

TEHRAN – Iranian nanotechnology companies exported their products to 48 countries around the world over the past Iranian calendar year (March 2021-March 2022), IRNA reported on Tuesday.

Defeat of ISIS: Souvenir of Gen. Soleimani

TEHRAN- Falih al-Fayadh, the Secretary-General of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), has lavished praise on Iran’s anti-terror icon in a speech during an official festival in Baghdad attended by senior government and security figures.

Iran preparing to get western Sassanid landscape on UNESCO list

TEHRAN – An Iranian cultural heritage official in Kermanshah province on Sunday said they were preparing to apply to UNESCO for listing a Sassanid archeological landscape on the World Heritage list.

Iraq's PMU chair Falih al-Fayadh: We are all Soleimani, We are all Abu Mahdi

TEHRAN – On the fifth anniversary of victory over Daesh (ISIS), Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) chair Falih al-Fayadh said defeat of terrorism is an honor for future generations.

Tehran looks to strengthen tourism ties with Baghdad

TEHRAN –Tehran and Baghdad have recently discussed parameters that would lead to closer ties in the realms of tourism and cultural heritage.

Iranian tourism minister attends Forum of Ancient Civilizations

TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Ezzatollah Zarghami has taken part in the 6th Forum of Ancient Civilizations inaugurated in Baghdad on Sunday.

IRGC urges Iraqi Kurdistan to expel separatist militants

TEHRAN- An IRGC officer underlined on Friday that Iran has initially asked Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region to dissolve terrorist organizations and hand over them to the Islamic Republic.

Iraq to continue mediation between Iran, Saudi Arabia: MP

TEHRAN – An Iraqi lawmaker has said that the new Iraqi prime minister will press ahead with the Iraqi mediation between Tehran and Riyadh.

Operation to smuggle arms into Iran foiled inside northern Iraq

TEHRAN- According to local Iranian media, the biggest arms smuggling operation has been disrupted in northern Iraq.

Iraqi premier due in Tehran on Tuesday

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad al-Sudani will arrive in Tehran on Tuesday for an official visit at the invitation of Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, Iranian and Iraqi officials said. 

Iraq didn’t agree with Trump Iran policy, Fuad Hussein says 

TEHRAN – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has said that Baghdad was not content with the White House Iran policy under former U.S. President Donald Trump. 

Iran envoy meets Iraqi national security advisor

TEHRAN – Mohammad Kazem Al Sadeq, Iran’s ambassador to Iraq, met on Monday with Qassem al-Araji, Iraq’s national security advisor. 

3,400-year-old city emerges in Iraq after months of severe drought

TEHRAN – A submerged city, estimated to date some 3,400 years, has emerged from a reservoir on Iraq’s Tigris River after months of extreme drought.

Iran condoles with Iraq over gas blast 

TEHRAN - Following a gas explosion in Iraq’s Sulaymaniyah, which left dozens of people dead and injured, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani extended condolences to the nation and government of Iraq, especially the people and officials of Sulaymaniyah Province.

39 authorized clinics in Khorasan Razavi offer services to foreign nationals

TEHRAN– A total of 39 clinics and hospitals in Khorasan Razavi have earned special certificates to provide services to international travelers visiting the northeastern Iranian province.

Air attack on Iranian fuel tankers near Iraq-Syria border: reports

TEHRAN - An air strike late on Tuesday hit two fuel tankers in the Syrian territory shortly after they entered from Iraq, the Iranian TV reported.

Top general says Iran willing to share skills with Iraq

TEHRAN - Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has said his country is prepared to exchange knowledge with Iraq, a neighboring country.

Tehran’s foreign policy decisions are based on wisdom, deputy FM says

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs said on Saturday that Iran’s policies are based on “wisdom”.

Iran asks Iraq to speed up investigation on Gen. Soleimani assassination

TEHRAN — Iran’s Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei has asked his Iraqi counterpart to speed up investigation, trial and punishment of the assassins of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy chief Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU).