# Iran-Iraq diplomatic and security cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iran-iraq-diplomatic-and-security-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-08-19T05:30:33.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Diplomatic engagement between Iran and Iraq has focused on strengthening bilateral ties and regional security. In July 2026, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Fadhil al‑Zaydi in Tehran, where both leaders emphasized cooperation for regional stability and a shared commitment to countering the influence of the “Zionist regime.”

Following these discussions, Qalibaf led a high-ranking parliamentary delegation to Baghdad in August 2026 to expand strategic partnerships across economic, political, cultural, and security sectors. Describing the relationship as “historic and unbreakable,” Qalibaf indicated that both nations are working toward establishing shared security within a potential “new order” for the region.

During his three-day visit to Baghdad, Qalibaf emphasized that both nations would take practical steps toward shared security. The visit also involved discussions regarding economic interests and regional volatility. 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 amid regional instability.

Addressing tensions with the United States, Qalibaf asserted 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 U.S. commitments, including the lifting of naval blockades and oil sanctions, are fulfilled.

## Claims

- The relationship between the Iranian and Iraqi peoples is historic and unbreakable. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The visit aims to take practical steps toward strengthening indigenous and shared security for both countries. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The parliamentary delegation will discuss economic, political, cultural, social, and security cooperation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Two explosive-laden drones were directed from the Iranian border toward the Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister's office on Monday. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Iraqi Parliament Speaker Haibat al Halbousi requested a 'special status' for Iraq to export oil through the Strait of Hormuz. (corroborated by 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. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Qalibaf dismissed US economic and military pressure, stating it would not force Tehran to accept concessions outside previous agreements. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The region will witness a new order in the future. (single source)
- Adnan Fayhan, the First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, received Qalibaf upon his arrival in Baghdad. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf visits Baghdad to strengthen Iran-Iraq ties

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf visited Baghdad to bolster security and economic ties with Iraq, while calling for US compliance with existing agreements regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mohammad-baqer-qalibaf-arrives-in-baghdad-to-strengthen-iran-iraq-ties

### 2026-07-24: Iranian speaker Qalibaf and Iraqi PM al‑Zaydi pledge cooperation against Zionist regime

Iranian parliament speaker Qalibaf and Iraqi PM al‑Zaydi met in Tehran, praised Iraq's Arbaeen hosting, and pledged joint cooperation to bolster regional stability while denouncing the Zionist regime as Islam's

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iranian-speaker-qalibaf-and-iraqi-pm-alzaydi-pledge-cooperation-against-zionist-regime

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