Ilam province sees 60% increase in Iraqi tourists’ overnight stays

TEHRAN - The number of Iraqi travelers making overnight stays in official accommodations in Ilam province has seen a 60% year-on-year increase during the first six months of the year, according to the province’s tourism chief.

Dehloran hosts handicrafts exhibit for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN - As millions of pilgrims embark on their annual pilgrimage to Iraq’s holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, the Dehloran region in Ilam province has set up an expanded sales exhibition featuring local handicrafts along the return route.

Interior minister attends Intl. Conference on Drug Control in Iraq

TEHRAN – Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi participated in the second International Conference on Drug Control, which was held in Baghdad, Iraq, on Monday.

Iran highlights regional co-op in fighting drug trafficking

TEHRAN – Iran anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, has called regional cooperation essential in tackling drug trafficking.

Tehran ready to aid Baghdad in preserving environment

TEHRAN –Ali Salajeqeh, head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has announced the country’s readiness to provide Iraq with assistance to preserve the environment.

Rasht welcomes inaugural Basra flight by Iraqi Airways

TEHRAN - For the very first time, a direct flight route between Rasht’s Sardar Jangal International Airport and Iraq’s Basra has been established.

Iranian film “Okht-o-Reda” to hit silver screens in Baghdad 

TEHRAN- “Okht-o-Reda” (“Reza’s Sister”), an Iranian film featuring Hazrat Masumeh (SA), the sister of Imam Reza (AS), on her visit to Iran, is scheduled to be screened simultaneously with the Eid al-Adha on June 16 in the cinemas of the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Iran displays home-grown drone at Iraq defense expo

TEHRAN – Iran has displayed the home-grown Mohajer 6 drone at a defense expo in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.

First phase of Tehran-Baghdad security agreement implemented

TEHRAN- The initial phase of the Tehran-Baghdad security pact, aimed at addressing the threat posed by separatist terrorist factions, has been successfully executed, Tasnim reported on Tuesday.

Tehran, Baghdad sign MOU to boost ICT co-op

TEHRAN –The ministers of information and communications technology of Iran and Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to expand bilateral cooperation.

2,700-year-old massive sculpture unearthed in Iraq

TEHRAN – An archaeological team has unearthed a 2,700-year-old alabaster sculpture of the winged hybrid sculpture, whose head has been cut off.

Restoration of Tehran’s 12th-century brick tower enters final stage

TEHRAN - The restoration of Borj-e Toghrol, a 12th-century cylindrical tomb tower in southern Tehran, has entered its final stages, Mehr said.

Presence of separatist militants in Iraq contravenes friendly ties: FM

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said late on Monday that the existence of terrorists in the Iraqi Kurdistan region violates the constitution of the Arab nation and is incompatible with friendly ties between Tehran and Baghdad.

Arbaeen pilgrimage: number of Iranians visiting Karbala up 12% y/y

TEHRAN—The number of Iranian pilgrims visiting Iraq’s Karbala has soared 12 percent over the past few days compared to the same period last year.

Arbaeen pilgrimage: some 35,000 Iranians cross Khosravi border post in day

TEHRAN—On Saturday, some 35,000 Iranian pilgrims crossed the Khosravi border crossing on their way to Karbala, where Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is laid to rest.

Tehran, Baghdad to share anti-narcotics experience

TEHRAN- Iran and Iraq anti-narcotics police emphasized the need to strengthen regional stability and develop bilateral cooperation in combating drug trafficking by sharing experiences.

Iraq expects five million pilgrims for Arbaeen rituals

TEHRAN – Iraqi Interior Minister has said his county is ready to host five million foreign pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen religious rituals.

Iraq to issue special permits for Iranian pilgrims having no passports

TEHRAN – Iraq considers issuing special permits for Iranian travelers having no passports to enter the neighboring country for the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Tehran, Baghdad join hands to combat sand and dust storms

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq signed an agreement to implement joint pilot plans to deal with sand and dust storms in four provinces of Iraq and two provinces of Iran.

Iraq president says Tehran, Baghdad regularly consult on all subjects

TEHRAN- Abdul Latif Rashid, the President of Iraq, has praised strong ties with Iran, stating that the two neighbors frequently meet on all matters of shared interest.

Tehran, Baghdad promoting health diplomacy   

TEHRAN – Health ministers of Iran and Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding in Tehran, promoting health diplomacy by boosting relations in the field of medical education and treatment.

Mashhad establishes sister city link with Karbala

TEHRAN – Iran’s Mashhad has forged a sister city agreement with Iraq’s Karbala to facilitate health tourism and pilgrimage between the two holy cities.

Iraqi prosecutor launches probe into alleged role of ex-PM role in Gen. Soleimani assassination

TEHRAN- Head of the public prosecution office in Iraq has ordered an investigation into former Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s alleged involvement in the U.S. assassination of Iran’s top anti-terror commander General Qassem Soleimani.

Iran, Iraq to undertake joint studies on Sassanid heritage

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq have agreed to conduct joint archaeological research on the Sassanid cultural heritage shared between the two nations.

IRCS ready to cooperate for building hospitals in Baghdad

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is ready to cooperate with the Iraq Red Crescent Society for building hospitals in Baghdad.

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Iran commemorates martyrdom anniversary of Gen. Soleimani 

TEHRAN – From Baghdad to Kerman, the birthplace of General Soleimani, tens of thousands of people participated in ceremonies for the commemoration of the third anniversary of the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the IRGC Quds Force. 

Iran preparing to get western Sassanid landscape on UNESCO list

TEHRAN – An Iranian cultural heritage official in Kermanshah province on Sunday said they were preparing to apply to UNESCO for listing a Sassanid archeological landscape on the World Heritage list.