Raisi says Iran won’t tolerate terrorists on its border with Iraq 

Iraqi FM says anti-Iranian separatist will be transferred to UN camps

TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi has reiterated Iran’s repeated calls that the Islamic Republic will not tolerate the presence of separatist militant groups on its borders with Iraq.

Kurdistan president affirms adherence to security pact with Iran

TEHRAN - Nechirvan Barzani, the President of Iraq’s Kurdistan, has asserted that the semi-autonomous region is dedicated to the security pact between Iran and Iraq and would not permit anybody to pose a danger to Tehran.

Any terrorist or separatist incitement will threaten regional security: Raisi

Raisi thanks PM al-Sudani as Iraq hosts millions of Iranian pilgrims

TEHRAN- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has said that any act of provocation by terrorist and separatist organizations will jeopardize regional stability and this will not be acceptable.

Unearthing mysteries of the Bronze Age: archaeologists explore Kordestan region

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have commenced a new excavation season on an ancient cemetery in the Saqqez region of Kordestan province, western Iran.

Iran to dispatch health attaché to Iraq

TEHRAN- Health Minister Bahram Einollahi said on Thursday that the country’s first health attaché will be dispatched to Iraq soon.

Iran praises Iraqis for their generosity in hosting millions of Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN - Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the foreign minister of Iran, has extended appreciation to the Iraqi government and people for their assistance in holding Arbaeen ceremonies and for their generosity in hosting millions of pilgrims.

Arbaeen pilgrimage: Iran thanks Iraq for hospitality

TEHRAN —Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Tuesday thanked his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein for great deal of efforts to host millions of Iranian pilgrims who join Arabeen procession.

Over 30 million pilgrims expected in Karbala: governor

Four million Iranians in Iraq

The number of pilgrims flocking to Karbala to participate in this year’s Arbaeen rituals will exceed 30 million, the governor of the shrine city of Karbala predicts, Press TV reported on Tuesday.

Arbaeen manifests nations’ unity to confront the false front

TEHRAN - Sheikh Javad Mansour, a teacher of the Lebanon Seminary highlights the greatness of the Arbaeen procession and its role in guiding Islamic movements.

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Arbaeen walk; step by step to heaven

TEHRAN - This year, the occasion of Arbaeen is taking place amidst extreme summer heat like a couple of years before. 

Over 14 million pilgrims arrive in Karbala on Arbaeen occasion

TEHRAN—The number of pilgrims visiting the holy city of Karbala has exceeded 14 million, the Karbala governor has said.

Mashhad expects travel boom as Iran relaxes COVID rules

TEHRAN—The number of foreign arrivals in Mashhad is expected to double during the last ten days of Safar, the second month of the lunar Islamic calendar in which Shia Muslims hold special mourning services.

Iran, Iraq highlight health of Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN - Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi and his Iraqi counterpart Salih Al-Hasnawi stressed the importance of cooperation to maintain the health of Arbaeen pilgrims.

Arbaeen pilgrimage: number of Iranians visiting Karbala up 12% y/y

TEHRAN—The number of Iranian pilgrims visiting Iraq’s Karbala has soared 12 percent over the past few days compared to the same period last year.

Iranian interior minister arrives in Iraq ahead of Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday morning and met with his Iraqi counterpart Abdul Amir al-Shimmari.

Arbaeen pilgrimage: some 35,000 Iranians cross Khosravi border post in day

TEHRAN—On Saturday, some 35,000 Iranian pilgrims crossed the Khosravi border crossing on their way to Karbala, where Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is laid to rest.

Asharq al-Awsat calls negotiations with Iran the easiest

TEHRAN - In a commentary published on Sunday, Tariq Al-Homayed, the former editor-in-chief of Asharq Al-Awsat, wrote the talks between the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salam on Thursday and Friday were quite easy.

Launch of Qeshm-Sulaymaniyah direct flights discussed

TEHRAN – Tourism officials from Qeshm and Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region have discussed the launch of direct flights between Sulaymaniyah and the southern Iranian island.

Iran tourism open to foreign investment, presidential advisor says

TEHRAN - Iranian presidential advisor says the Islamic Republic eyes attracting foreign investments to the tourism sector.

Iran, Iraq explore ways to hold Arbaeen pilgrimage with closer coordination

TEHRAN- Senior Iranian and Iraqi officials have convened in Baghdad to talk about improving communication in preparation for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Iraq expects five million pilgrims for Arbaeen rituals

TEHRAN – Iraqi Interior Minister has said his county is ready to host five million foreign pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen religious rituals.

Kermanshah to showcase handicrafts for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – Kermanshah tourism directorate plans to set up handicraft stalls on the path of Arbaeen pilgrims across the border city.

Iran’s steely determination pays off

Iranian frozen assets in South Korea set to be released

TEHRAN- The United States and Iran have agreed to liberate five American prisoners in exchange for the detention of a number of Iranians held in the U.S. and access to around $6 billion in Iranian oil revenues in South Korea.

Iraq to issue special permits for Iranian pilgrims having no passports

TEHRAN – Iraq considers issuing special permits for Iranian travelers having no passports to enter the neighboring country for the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Serbian deputy foreign minister, envoy tour Sacred Defense Museum

TEHRAN – On Sunday, Serbian Deputy Foreign Minister Goran Aleksic and Belgrade’s ambassador to Tehran, Dragan Todorovic, toured Tehran’s Sacred Defense Museum, a gigantic war memorial heavily concentrated on the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq War.