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Negotiation futile unless withdrawal of US troops from Iraq realized: Nujaba official
Jun 07, 2020 09:39A senior official with Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, whose group is part of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), has warned against granting concessions to the United States in the forthcoming negotiations between Baghdad and Washington, stating that any talks that would not result in the pullout of US troops are rejected.
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Iranian cargo vessel carrying construction materials sinks off Iraqi coast
Jun 05, 2020 09:33A senior official with Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) says an Iranian cargo ship carrying construction materials and ceramic tiles has sunk off the Iraqi coast.
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Iraqi parliament will reject any talks to prolong US military presence: MP
Jun 04, 2020 11:55An Iraqi legislator says the parliament will reject any negotiations between Baghdad and Washington aimed at prolonging US military presence in the West Asian country, emphasizing that the forthcoming talks should secure the exit of American troops.
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Iran signs deal to supply electricity to Iraq for 2 years despite US pressure
Jun 04, 2020 03:13Tehran and Baghdad have signed an agreement on exports of electricity from Iran to neighboring Iraq, stressing their determination to broaden cooperation in the energy sector, despite American pressure on the Iraqi government to reduce economic ties with its neighbor.
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Iran’s Energy Minister in Iraq to cement ties under new PM
Jun 03, 2020 07:15Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian is in Iraq to advance electricity cooperation between the two countries despite US efforts to keep the two countries apart.
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Iran manages to cut power distribution losses to below 10 percent
Jun 03, 2020 02:28Iran Energy Ministry says losses in the country’s electricity distribution network has been cut to below 10 percent, a first in the history of the country and a major achievement when it is compared with other developing nations in the world.
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Iraqi deputy PM in Riyadh as neighbors watch Kadhimi's moves
May 24, 2020 03:04Saudi Arabia has announced that it will be sending back its ambassador to Baghdad as Riyadh seeks closer ties with Iraq following the defeat of the Daesh terrorist group.
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Iran urges resumption of border trade with Iraq
May 18, 2020 09:17President Hassan Rouhani called for the resumption of trade exchanges with Iraq while observing the health regulations following a hiatus in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Iran open for talks with Saudis: Spokesman
May 18, 2020 08:07Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated that Tehran would embrace dialogue with Riyadh to clear up misunderstandings, saying such talks do not necessarily require a mediator.
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Iran ready for strategic partnership with Iraq: Defense Minister
May 17, 2020 06:55Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has voiced Iran’s willingness to forge a strategic partnership with neighboring Iraq and turn bilateral ties into a “successful model for cooperation.”