Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for closer cooperation with Iraq, saying stronger bilateral ties and greater regional coordination could help promote peace and stability amid heightened tensions across the Middle East. Pezeshkian described the relationship between Iran and Iraq as extending beyond conventional ties between neighbouring countries, citing their shared historical, cultural, religious and civilisational links, Iran’s …
The Iraqi ambassador to Tehran, emphasizing the priority of relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, mentioned the Iraqi Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Tehran as a sign of Baghdad's determination to expand bilateral cooperation.