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Araghchi, Barzani discuss Iran-Iraq security pact

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – In a meeting with the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region held consultations on strengthening cooperation between Iran and the region.
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 28, 2026
Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran
Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran
Toronto Sun
· Jun 29, 2026
HANSON: Don’t forget the broader context of the Iranian memorandum
Tentative MOU has caused glee on left, furor on right
Real Clear Politics
· Jun 23, 2026
Broader Context of the Iranian Memorandum
Broader Context of the Iranian Memorandum
Jewish News Syndicate
· Jun 24, 2026
Iranian FM discusses 'latest developments' with senior Hamas official
The Iran-U.S. Memorandum of Understanding underscored Tehran’s ongoing support for the terror group, Abbas Araghchi told Basem Naim.
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 28, 2026
Iranian FM Meets Iraq's Top Leaders
Footage shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meeting separately with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Iraqi President Nizar Amidi in Baghdad. #Iran #Iraq
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 27, 2026
Egypt’s FM stresses need for serious US-Iran talks to advance regional stability
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati stressed the importance of pursuing US-Iran negotiations with seriousness and in good faith to reach a final agreement that addresses the interests and concerns of all parties and contributes to boosting regional and international security and stability. During a recent phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Abdel-Aati reaffirmed [] The post Egypt’s FM stresses need for serious US-Iran talks to advance regional stability appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
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Related coverage for "Araghchi, Barzani discuss Iran-Iraq security pact": Yemen News Agency - SABA — Baghaei: Developing Relations with Iraq is a Top Priority for Tehran. Toronto Sun — HANSON: Don’t forget the broader context of the Iranian memorandum. Real Clear Politics — Broader Context of the Iranian Memorandum. Jewish News Syndicate — Iranian FM discusses 'latest developments' with senior Hamas official. Al Arabiya English — Iranian FM Meets Iraq's Top Leaders. Egyptian Gazette — Egypt’s FM stresses need for serious US-Iran talks to advance regional stability