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Shafaq News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Quds Force leader arrives in Baghdad
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Iranian Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani arrived in Baghdad for an official visit. Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem Al-Araji revealed on X that he received General Qaani and discussed ways to strengthen Iraqi-Iranian relations, enhance border security cooperation, and follow up on the implementation of the bilateral security agreement, affirming the importance of successful negotiations between Washington and Tehran. استقبلنا قائد فيلق قدس الإيراني الجنرال إسماعيل قاآني، الذي يزور بغداد، وبحثنا معه سبل تطوير العلاقات العراقية - الإيرانية، والجهود المشتركة لتأمين الحدود ومراحل تنفيذ بنود الإتفاق الأمني بين البلدين، وشددنا على أهمية نجاح المفاوضات بين واشنطن وطهران، وإلتزام الجميع بالحوار… — قاسم الاعرجي (@qassimalaraji) May 14, 2025 Qaani's arrival in Baghdad marks his third known visit in 2025. His previous unannounced trips, in January and March, focused on regional security coordination, de-escalation efforts amid rising US-Iran tensions, and direct engagement with Iraqi faction leaders and government officials.
Iraqi News
07-03-2025
- Climate
- Iraqi News
Meteorology: 4-magnitude earthquake hits Iraqi-Iranian border
Baghdad-INA The Meteorology Authority announced today, Friday, that an earthquake of 4 degrees was recorded on the Iraqi-Iranian border, southeast of the city of Kalar in Sulaymaniyah Governorate. A statement by the Authority received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): stated that "the seismic observatories recorded an earthquake this evening, Friday, on the Iraqi-Iranian border, with a magnitude of (4) degrees, about (9) km southeast of the city of Kalar in Sulaymaniyah Governorate in Kurdistan Region."
Iraqi News
22-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
MOI and his Iranian counterpart discuss border security and cooperation in combating drugs
Baghdad - INA Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari and his Iranian counterpart Iskandar Momeni discussed, today, Saturday, the security of the joint borders and cooperation in the field of combating drugs, psychotropic substances and organized crime. A statement by the ministry - received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) - stated that "Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Iskandar Momeni, in the presence of a number of security leaders and officers from both countries, in addition to the head of the Border Ports Authority and the head of the Service Committee for Millions of Visits." The statement added that "the meeting discussed the security of the Iraqi-Iranian borders, and cooperation in the field of combating drugs, psychotropic substances and organized crime." He continued, "The meeting also witnessed the discussion of preparations to receive Arbaeen visitors, in addition to a number of topics of common interest, and the signed agreement on mutual recognition of driving licenses for residents of both countries and other topics related to security fields."
Iraqi News
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Rashid: Foreign policy depends on our people and their vision for security in the region
Baghdad - INA President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid confirmed today, Thursday, that our foreign policy is based on the interests of the people and their vision for security and stability in the region. The media department of the Presidency of the Republic said in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received today, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif and his accompanying delegation." It added that "Zarif conveyed the greetings of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid and his wishes for the Iraqi people for further development and prosperity, while the President of the Republic conveyed his greetings and appreciation to President Pezeshkian." Rashid stressed during the meeting, according to the statement, "Iraq's keenness to strengthen relations between the two countries and develop mechanisms for bilateral cooperation in a way that serves common interests," noting that "our foreign policy is based on the interests of our people and their vision for security and stability in the region." He stressed "the importance of adopting constructive and productive dialogue in resolving the issues and crises facing the countries of the region." Regarding the developments in Palestine, Rashid stressed "Iraq's firm position in supporting the Palestinians to achieve their rights and self-determination by establishing their independent state." He stated that "Iraq has good relations with neighboring countries and the world, and based on its pivotal role, it has sought to enhance opportunities for peace and bring the views of regional parties closer together." For his part, the Iranian Vice President referred to "the depth of Iraqi-Iranian relations," noting "the religious, geographical, social and historical ties that bind the two neighboring peoples." He stressed "the important role of the two countries in consolidating the pillars of peace and stability at the Arab and regional levels," renewing "his country's support for Iraq in defending its security and protecting its sovereignty and independence."
Iraqi News
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Rashid: The interests of our people and their desire for security and stability form the foundation of our foreign policy
President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid confirmed today, Thursday, that our foreign policy is based on the interests of the people and their vision for security and stability in the region. The media department of the Presidency of the Republic said in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received today, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif and his accompanying delegation." It added that "Zarif conveyed the greetings of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid and his wishes for the Iraqi people for further development and prosperity, while the President of the Republic conveyed his greetings and appreciation to President Pezeshkian." Rashid stressed during the meeting, according to the statement, "Iraq's keenness to strengthen relations between the two countries and develop mechanisms for bilateral cooperation in a way that serves common interests," noting that "our foreign policy is based on the interests of our people and their vision for security and stability in the region." He stressed "the importance of adopting constructive and productive dialogue in resolving the issues and crises facing the countries of the region." Regarding the developments in Palestine, Rashid stressed "Iraq's firm position in supporting the Palestinians to achieve their rights and self-determination by establishing their independent state." He stated that "Iraq has good relations with neighboring countries and the world, and based on its pivotal role, it has sought to enhance opportunities for peace and bring the views of regional parties closer together." For his part, the Iranian Vice President referred to "the depth of Iraqi-Iranian relations," noting "the religious, geographical, social and historical ties that bind the two neighboring peoples." He stressed "the important role of the two countries in consolidating the pillars of peace and stability at the Arab and regional levels," renewing "his country's support for Iraq in defending its security and protecting its sovereignty and independence."
