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Iran-Iraq diplomatic and security cooperation

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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. During this meeting, Tehran, where both leaders emphasized the importance of cooperation for regional stability and expressed 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. This visit aimed 2026 to expand strategic partnerships across economic, political, cultural, and security sectors. Qalibaf described Describing the relationship as “historic and unbreakable” 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.

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