Iran, Iraq sign key border security agreement following high-level talks
Iran Press TV
Monday, 11 August 2025 4:31 PM
Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost security along the shared border.
The MoU was inked on Monday by Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji and Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani, who is in Baghdad on the first official trip abroad since assuming the post last week.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani of Iraq also oversaw the signing ceremony.
Heading a delegation, Larijani arrived in Baghdad on Monday on the first leg of a regional tour which will also take him to Lebanon.
During the meeting between Larijani and Sudani, the prime minister said Iraq is committed to enhancing relations with Iran and expanding fruitful partnerships in various fields to serve the interests of both nations.
Sudani reiterated Iraq's principled and firm stance in opposing the Israeli regime's acts of aggression against Iran and any actions that escalate conflicts at the regional and international levels.
He also expressed Iraq's support for the resumption of negotiations between Iran and the United States.
On June 13, Israel launched an unprovoked war against Iran, assassinating many high-ranking military commanders, nuclear scientists, and ordinary civilians.
More than a week later, the United States also entered the war by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites in a grave violation of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
On June 24, Iran ultimately succeeded in halting the war through its retaliatory operations against the Israeli regime.
In July, Sudani condemned in the strongest terms Israel's incursions into Iraqi airspace, which were used to launch strikes on Iranian military bases, civilian nuclear sites, and residential areas during the 12-day war of aggression. He said Iraq has formally lodged a complaint with the UN in this regard.
Iran keen to expand all-out ties with Iraq: Larijani
Larijani told Sudani that Iran is keen to foster relations with Iraq in various fields, particularly the railway connecting the two countries for passenger transport and linking it with the Development Road and major corridors emerging in the region.
In a meeting with Iran's top security chief, President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid of Iraq said his country is resolved to proceed with a positive approach towards all neighboring countries.
Rashid placed a premium on developing partnerships based on common interests and mutual respect that would prepare the ground for bolstering economic and security cooperation and promoting peace and prosperity in the region.
Larijani conveyed greetings of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to the Iraqi president.
He hailed Iraq's efforts to promote regional security and bridging the views among different parties.
Iraq does not allow any violation on neighboring countries: Araji
The Iraqi national security advisor told Larijani that Baghdad would not allow any attempt to violate the sovereignty of neighboring countries.
"The Iraqi government is working diligently to prevent any security breach aimed at encroaching upon any of its neighboring countries."
In turn, Larijani praised the Iraqi government and its balanced foreign policy which resulted in the reinforcement of security and stability in Iraq and the region.
The top Iranian and Iraqi security officials discussed the implementation of the security agreement signed between the two countries earlier in the day and the latest security situation in the region.
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