ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq said on Sunday that it will not allow any attacks against neighboring countries, in a meeting with Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Baghdad regarding talks with senior Iraqi officials on security cooperation, border control, and regional stability.
Iraq “will not allow any aggression against neighboring countries,” said Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Aboudi during the meeting with Araghchi on Sunday.
Leaders discussed bilateral relations, security coordination, and regional developments following the recent Iran-US ceasefire agreement, stressing that the Iraqi government considers regional security a shared responsibility, according to Iraqi state media.
The visit comes as Iraq continues to position itself as a regional mediator, promoting itself as a conduit for dialogue and stability amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and concerns over foreign intervention. The meetings follow the signing of the recent Iran–US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) toward a permanent ceasefire, prompting increased diplomatic activity between regional capitals, including Baghdad and Tehran.
Al-Aboodi that Iraq’s relations with Iran are “deep and rooted" and that cooperation continues in areas of border management, intelligence sharing, and security agreements.
Araghchi, in turn, affirmed that "the Islamic Republic of Iran enjoys historical relations and has many ties with Iraq" and welcomed Iraq’s role in promoting regional stability, according to the same statement.
Separately, the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office said Ali Falah al-Zaydi received Araghchi in Baghdad on the same day, where both sides discussed the recent Iran–US agreement that led to a halt in fighting, as well as regional efforts aimed at de-escalation and respect for sovereignty.
The Iraqi PM reaffirmed Baghdad’s support for resolving conflicts and “relying on dialogue and negotiations to establish stability in the region, which will enhance the development opportunity of the neighboring peoples,” while Araghchi reiterated that “Iran's stance is keen to establish better relations with all the regional countries and neighboring Arab countries.”
Earlier on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on X that the delegation had arrived in Baghdad and would hold meetings with senior Iraqi leaders, including the president, prime minister, and foreign minister.
“Developing relations with Iraq, which binds us with deep cultural and civilizational ties, will always remain at the forefront of Tehran's priorities,” said Baqaei.
