Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf visits Baghdad to strengthen Iran-Iraq ties

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf arrived in Baghdad for a three-day visit to strengthen bilateral ties with Iraq. The visit focuses on enhancing cooperation in security, economy, politics, and counterterrorism. Qalibaf emphasized the historic and inseparable bond between the Iranian and Iraqi peoples and stated that both nations would take practical steps toward shared security.

During the visit, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat al Halbousi requested that Iraq be granted a 'special status' for oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz to protect its economic interests amidst regional instability. This comes as Iraq seeks to reduce its dependence on Persian Gulf maritime routes due to ongoing regional conflicts.

Qalibaf also addressed tensions with the United States, asserting that increased economic and military pressure would not force Tehran to accept concessions outside of existing agreements, such as the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. He maintained that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until US commitments, including the lifting of naval blockades and oil sanctions, are fulfilled. The visit follows recent drone incidents near the Kurdistan Region's border and ongoing regional volatility.

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Adnan Fayhan · Baghdad · Haibat al Halbousi · Iran · Iranian Parliament · Iraq · Iraqi Parliament · Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf · Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The region will witness a new order in the future. aftabnews.ir
[○ 1 SOURCE] Adnan Fayhan, the First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, received Qalibaf upon his arrival in Baghdad. news.az
[● 5 SOURCES] The visit aims to take practical steps toward strengthening indigenous and shared security for both countries. www.alsadaranews.com · news.az · islamabadpost.com.pk · spanish.almanar.com.lb · www.vijesti.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] The parliamentary delegation will discuss economic, political, cultural, social, and security cooperation. aftabnews.ir · spanish.almanar.com.lb · news.az
[● 2 SOURCES] Two explosive-laden drones were directed from the Iranian border toward the Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister's office on Monday. www.alsadaranews.com · islamabadpost.com.pk
[● 5 SOURCES] The relationship between the Iranian and Iraqi peoples is historic and unbreakable. www.alsadaranews.com · news.az · islamabadpost.com.pk · spanish.almanar.com.lb · www.vijesti.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] Qalibaf dismissed US economic and military pressure, stating it would not force Tehran to accept concessions outside previous agreements. hodhodyemennews.net · www.radiohc.cu
[● 2 SOURCES] Qalibaf stated the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until US commitments regarding the lifting of the naval blockade and oil sanctions are met. www.arabnews.pk · hodhodyemennews.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Qalibaf predicted that the region will witness a new order in the future. aftabnews.ir
[● 2 SOURCES] Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat al Halbousi requested a 'special status' for Iraq to export oil through the Strait of Hormuz. elperiodicodelaenergia.com · www.elfinanciero.com.mx