Iran and KRG emphasize deepening ties following Iraqi elections

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh, met with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Masrour Barzani, on Monday. The officials emphasized the expansion of ties in economic and cultural sectors and discussed the ongoing political developments in Iraq following the recent parliamentary elections.

How Carnet de Passage eases land travel in Iran

TEHRAN — The Touring and Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) says the issuance of the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) has created new opportunities for international land travel by simplifying border procedures for vehicles.

Ilam to hold three-day tour for Iraqi tourists

TEHRAN-- Inviting a group of Iraqi tourists and media activists to attend the three-day tour of Ilam is part of the province's tourism diplomacy programs, which are held with the aim of introducing local capacities, said head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department on Saturday.

Nowruz-observing countries meet in New Delhi on safeguarding shared heritage

TEHRAN – A number of cultural officials from countries where Nowruz is observed met in New Delhi on the sidelines of a UNESCO meeting to discuss coordination among member states of the UNESCO-registered festival.

Anti-narcotics police attend intl. conference on drug control in Iraq

TEHRAN – A delegation of senior police officers, led by Iran's anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, participated in the third international conference on combating drugs, held on December 7 and 8 in Baghdad, Iraq.

Minister urges restoration of Arak bazaar ahead of possible UNESCO review

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister said on Saturday that the historical bazaar of Arak requires urgent restoration work as the government pursues its possible inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage list.

Iraq demands accountability after erroneous wording appears in anti-terror decree

Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Thursday directed authorities to open an immediate investigation into a significant editorial error that appeared in a counter-terrorism decision published last month in Iraq’s official gazette.

Ilami artisans participate in handicraft exhibition in Iraq

TEHRAN--Ilami artisans have recently participated in a handicraft exhibition in the Iraqi city of Kut, Wasit province, said Head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Farzad Sharifi.

Iraqi president meets Iranian envoy, calls for enhanced cooperation

TEHRAN - Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid sat down with Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammad-Kazem Al Sadegh, on Tuesday in the Iraqi capital.

3.5 million religious tourists visited Iran last year

TEHRAN – Tourism Minister Reza Salehi-Amiri has said that 3.5 million religious tourists from Iraq, the Persian Gulf region, Central Asia, and the Caucasus traveled to Iran during the past Persian year (1403), which ended on March 20, 2025.

Medical tourism offices to collaborate to attract Iraqi patients in Kermanshah

TEHRAN - A meeting was held in Kermanshah city with presence of managers of medical tourism offices and medical staff to develop the cross-border cooperation and utilize the province's capacity in the field of health tourism, Fahimeh Roushan, a tourism official of the province said.

Tehran to host meeting of tourism ministers from Nowruz-observing nations

TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri announced at the 25th meeting of the Cultural Heritage Ministry’s Strategic Council that the first meeting of tourism ministers from countries that celebrate Nowruz will be held in Tehran.

Iranian president hails Iraq’s successful elections in phone talk With PM al-Sudani

TEHRAN – In a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Iraq on the glorious and peaceful holding of legislative elections.

Tehran hails peaceful Iraqi elections, pledges closer ties with Baghdad

TEHRAN – Iranian officials have felicitated the Iraqi government and people on the successful holding of the November 11 parliamentary elections in the country.

Baghdad welcomes Tehran’s ‘positive’ stance as Iraqis head to polls

Iraq’s deputy foreign minister has hailed remarks by Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei regarding the sixth parliamentary elections in the Arab country.

Ammar al-Hakim congratulates Iraq on successful parliamentary elections

Ammar al-Hakim, leader of Iraq’s National State Forces Alliance, congratulated the Iraqi people on Tuesday after the country’s parliamentary elections concluded smoothly, praising the democratic and secure atmosphere of the vote.

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Iran tourism minister meets Chinese, Iraqi counterparts at UN Tourism General Assembly

TEHRAN — Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri met with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism, Sun Yeli, and Iraq’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, Ahmed Fakak Al-Badrani, during the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, which officially opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.

UNESCO recognition of Cyrus Cylinder highlights Iran’s role in human rights, museum director says

TEHRAN – The recent UNESCO recognition of the Cyrus Cylinder as one of the earliest documents on human rights is a source of national pride and a reaffirmation of Iran’s contribution to universal human values, the director of the National Museum of Iran said on Sunday.

Hakim: we will not allow Iraq’s stability to be undermined

TEHRAN- Iraqi National Wisdom Movement leader Ammar al-Hakim emphasized the importance of electoral participation during his bloc’s final campaign rally, declaring that voting is not a mere formality or administrative act, but a national duty and a testimony before God and history. He warned that abstaining from elections leaves decision-making power to those who lack merit.

Gorgan festival to highlight nomadic life

TEHRAN—Gorgan will hold the 17th Iranian ethnic culture festival during November 16-18. The three-day event will host cultural, artistic and handicraft groups from all over the country and nine foreign countries.