Iran Ready to Meet Iraq’s Defense Needs
Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says defense cooperation between neighboring Iran and Iraq will improve security in the Arab country in the face of U.S. efforts to revive terrorists in the region.
No Iran Assets in Italian Banks Blocked
Chairman of Iran-Italy Joint Chamber of Commerce Ahmad Pourfallah denied that Iran’s assets in Italian banks have been blocked and claimed his words during talks with ILNA news agency have been misinterpreted.
Major Operation Launched against ISIS in Mosul
Iraqi forces launched a major operation in Mosul, the center of Nineveh, to clear the area of the remnants of ISIS terrorists.
Iran’s Funds in Iraq Surpass $5b: CBI
Abdolnaser Hemmati said he is hopeful his visit to Baghdad on Monday and successful talks with Iraqi officials would enable Tehran to use more than $5 billion of its funds in the country.
Baghdad Agrees to Release Tehran Frozen Funds
Iraq has agreed to release Iranian funds blocked in the Arab country because of American sanctions for Iran’s purchase of staples
Iraq to Release Iran Exports Revenues: CBI
The Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) has agreed to release Iran's exports revenues and financial resources accumulated in the Iraqi banks.
New Military Commander Appointed amid Increasing ISIS Attacks in Iraq
Iraq’s Ministry of Defense appointed a new military commander to assume responsibility of security issues in the province Diyala.
Iraqi Airline to Hold Restricted Flights to Evacuate Nationals from Iran
The Iranian Civil Aviation Authority (CAO) issued on Thursday a certificate for Iraq’s flag carrier to conduct restricted flights from Iran to evacuate nationals.
Volunteers Cater for Thousands of Arbaeen Pilgrims in Baghdad
“Fried chicken, fried fish, rice!” Mohammed al-Mohammedawi shouts to pilgrims passing his roadside food tent in Baghdad on their way to the holy city of Karbala on foot.
Iran Exports to Iraq Decline by 20%
Chairman of the Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce Yahya Ale-Eshaq says Iran’s exports to Iraq have slumped by 30 percent and urged Iran’s Central Bank to start talks for launching bartering system with Iraq.