THE HALFAX HEIMDALL AUGUR

Foreign Delegations Meet Araghchi in Tehran - WANA Foreign Delegations Meet Araghchi in Tehran 04 July 2026 6:45 PM Foreign Policy WANA News WANA (Jul 04) – Foreign delegations visiting Tehran to attend the funeral ceremony for Iran’s slain leader held separate meetings with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday. Representatives of Hezbollah, who traveled to Tehran for the ceremony, met with Araghchi for talks. The head and members of the leadership council of Hamas also held a separate meeting with the Iranian foreign minister. Over the past two days, Araghchi has also met with the foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Nicaragua, the Republic of the Congo, Kazakhstan, and Burkina Faso, as well as Nechirvan Barzani and Namibia’s minister in the presidency. Meeting of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Representatives with Araghchi in Tehran. Social media/ WANA News Agency Other officials who met with Araghchi included the secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the secretary-general of the Developing Eight Organization for Economic Cooperation, the chairman of Thailand’s Foreign Policy Advisory Council, and Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief. Earlier, Foreign M…

Iranian foreign minister visits Iraq The Iranian foreign minister arrived in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Sunday to hold talks with Iraqi officials.

Araghchi visits Baghdad for talks, funeral plans https://en.mehrnews.com/news/245675/ Jun 28, 2026, 9:04 AM News ID 245675 Politics Politics Jun 28, 2026, 9:04 AM Araghchi visits Baghdad for talks, funeral plans TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran's FM travelled to the Iraqi capital on Sunday for consultations with senior officials on bilateral relations and regional developments, and to coordinate the commemoration of the martyred Leader at the holy sites. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Baghdad on Sunday for an official visit, with talks on bilateral ties and regional developments on the agenda, as well as coordination of funeral rituals for the martyred Leader at Iraq's holy shrines. Araghchi is scheduled to hold consultations with senior Iraqi officials on bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments, according to the Iranian foreign ministry. One of the key items on the agenda is coordinating with the relevant Iraqi authorities for the commemoration ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution at the holy sites in Iraq. MNA News ID 245675 کپی شد Iran FM Araghchi meets with his Iraqi counterpart in Baghdad Araghchi visits …

Iraq preparing to host 'public' meeting between Iran, Saudi FMs - Doha ... News Iraq preparing to host ‘public’ meeting between Iran, Saudi FMs Hazar Kilani July 24, 2022 3 minute read While the UAE, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia chose years of heightened tensions with Iran, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait had adopted what was perceived as a more pragmatic stance toward that country. Iraq on Saturday said it was ready to host a “public” meeting between the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran as the two regional foes attempt to bury the hatchet. Five rounds of negotiations between Iran and Saudi Arabia – which back opposing parties in a number of regional crises – have taken place in Iraq since April of last year. However, these interactions, which involved security and intelligence officials, were privately held to ensure secrecy. However, the Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced on Saturday that a meeting between his Saudi and Iranian colleagues would take place in Iraq at a future time. “I contacted the foreign minister of Iran about this,” Hussein said in an interview with Kurdish television channel Rudaw. “We are preparing the meeting, trying to find the best time to invit…

Araghchi arrives in Baghdad for talks on bilateral ties, regional ... # Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Baghdad for talks with senior Iraqi officials on bilateral relations and regional developments. Heading a political delegation, Araghchi arrived in the Iraqi capital on Sunday and was welcomed by Iraqi Communications Minister Mustafa Sand. According to Iraqi media reports, discussions are expected to cover the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Iraq’s debt payments to Iran, border security, and measures to prevent anti-Iran groups from operating on Iraqi territory. The MOU, signed by Iran and the United States in June following a series of mediated negotiations, calls for an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations and continued diplomatic engagement between the two sides. Araghchi is also expected to coordinate with Iraqi authorities regarding arrangements for the funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Iraq’s holy shrines. The Iranian foreign minister also met his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, to discuss the most important bilateral and regional issue…

Iran's FM Araghchi lands in Najaf to oversee Khamenei funeral setup Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the holy city of Najaf on Monday afternoon, June 29, 2026, to personally supervise logistics ahead of the upcoming state funeral processions for the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Araghchi arrival in Najaf marks the second leg of his urgent, high-stakes working visit to Iraq, following extensive diplomatic and security briefings with senior federal officials in Baghdad on Sunday. According to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Araghchi’s field visit to the province is specifically aimed at establishing a unified security and organizational protocol with local administrative authorities, shrine directorates, and Iraqi federal forces. The Holy Shrine Routes: The Iranian delegation is reviewing the planned geometric paths for the massive public processions scheduled to pass through the holy shrines of Najaf and Karbala. Crowd Control & Border Flow: Given the millions of regional and international pilgrims expected to cross into Iraq for the occasion, Araghchi is coordinating with provincial governors to streamline emerg…

Iranian foreign minister heads to Baghdad for talks with Iraqi officials Iran's foreign minister on Sunday left for an official visit to Baghdad for talks with senior Iraqi officials. Writing on Dubai-based social media platform Telegram, Abbas Araghchi said he will exchange views with Iraqi officials on bilateral ties as well as on regional and global issues. "Making the necessary arrangements with the responsible Iraqi authorities to hold the funeral ceremony for the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution (Ali Khamenei) at the holy shrines is among the topics of this trip," he added, referring to Iran’s supreme leader, who was killed on Feb. 28 when the US and Israel launched a war on Iran. The visit comes in the wake of a framework deal halting the war between the US and Iran, followed by 60 days of talks towards a more comprehensive agreement. The deal has been followed by intermittent hostilities between the two countries, including US attacks on southern Iran this weekend followed by retaliatory Iranian strikes on US positions in Gulf states.

Iran FM holds high-level talks in Baghdad, urges collective regional security Araghchi met with Iraqi President Nezar Amidi, Parliament Speaker Hebat al-Halbousi, and National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji.

No Entity or Country Other Than Iran Is Responsible for Managing the ... No Entity or Country Other Than Iran Is Responsible for Managing the Strait of Hormuz 28 June 2026 1:20 PM Foreign Policy WANA News WANA (Jun 28) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said no country or international body other than the Islamic Republic of Iran bears responsibility for managing the Strait of Hormuz, urging all parties to refrain from interfering in the implementation of arrangements outlined in the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding. Speaking at a joint press conference with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad, Araghchi said his visit comes under exceptional circumstances, following what he described as the U.S. and Israeli “aggression” against Iran and the Iranian people’s 40-day resistance during the war. He said the first objective of his visit was to thank the Iraqi government and people for their support and principled stance in condemning the attacks on Iran. The second objective, he added, was to meet senior Iraqi officials, congratulate Prime Minister Ali Al-Sudani on the formation of the new government, and congratulate Fuad Hussein on remaining in his post as…

Nechirvan Barzani meets with Iranian leaders during Tehran visit Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani meets Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran. Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) — Iraq’s Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani arrived in Tehran to attend the burial rites of the former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Barzani also had a series of talks with key Iranian authorities to discuss regional events and bilateral relations. In a pre-funeral meeting, Barzani met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and the two sides discussed recent regional events and subjects of mutual concern. Barzani also met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with both sides discussing how to boost relations between Iran, Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, notably in trade, economic cooperation and border connections. The two parties noted the historical, cultural, and economic linkages that unite Iraq and Iran, and discussed potential for expanding collaboration and boosting bilateral relations. During the visit, Barzani also had meetings with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Barzani hailed Ghalibaf’s involvement in advancing the recent …

Iraq says ready to host Iran-Gulf talks over regional security ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Sunday that Baghdad is ready to host a meeting for post-war negotiations between Iran and Gulf countries amid continuous tensions triggered by the US-Iran war in the Middle East. During a joint press conference in Baghdad alongside his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, Hussein called for "holding a meeting that includes the Arab Gulf states, Iraq, and Iran," according to Iraqi state media. "Iraq is ready to host the Gulf states to discuss regional security and end the war," Hussein said, referring to the US - Iran war that began in late February, adding that "regional security must be the responsibility of its peoples, and ending the war in the region is a priority for all of us." Relations between Iran and the Gulf states have been severely strained since February 28, when the US and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran. The regional conflict lasted for nearly six weeks before halting under a Pakistani-brokered ceasefire on April 8. Although Washington and Tehran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last week to extend the ce…

Iraq Offers to Host Gulf Security Summit as Baghdad Pushes to End ... Politics Iraq Offers to Host Gulf Security Summit as Baghdad Pushes to End Regional War Araghchi said his visit was primarily to thank Iraq for its support and condemnation of attacks on Iran, while reaffirming Tehran's commitment to strengthening strategic ties with Baghdad 6 hours ago Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi, (L), Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein, speaking in a joint press conference in Baghdad, June 28, 2026. (Photo: INA) Iraq Iraq-Iran relations Strait of Hormuz Middle East Security Situation Middle East Conflict ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — Iraq on Sunday offered to host a regional summit bringing together Gulf Arab states and Iran in a fresh diplomatic push to reduce tensions and end the escalating conflict in the Middle East, as Baghdad sought to position itself as a mediator between rival regional powers. Speaking at a joint press conference in Baghdad with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Iraq was prepared to host talks focused on regional security and ending the war, arguing that the stability of the Middle East should be safeguarded by the countries of the region thems…

Iraqi FM makes first visit to Syria since al-Assad’s fall Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Monday began his first trip to Syria since the December 2024 ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.Relations between the two countries have faced upheaval since the fall of al-Assad, who was a close ally of previous governments in Baghdad.Iraq at first approached new ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa cautiously but is now seeking to bolster trade and security cooperation with Syria, which is emerging from years of civil war.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.An Iraqi diplomatic source told AFP that Hussein would meet al-Sharaa as well as Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani and Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir.The visit seeks to “deepen joint cooperation in various political, security, economic and trade fields” and address regional and international developments, according to a statement from Hussein’s office.His meetings will also explore “ways of strengthening coordination and consultation” on

Iran's FM Araghchi lands in Iraq to address gas debts & Khamenei ... Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, arrived in Baghdad on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, for a high-stakes, one-day official working visit. The diplomatic mission aims to conduct top-level consultations with senior Iraqi officials regarding a structural realignment of bilateral relations, evolving Middle Eastern security dynamics, and the implementation of recent international accords. Upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airport, Araghchi was formally received by a high-ranking Iraqi delegation led by the Minister of Communications, Mustafa Jabbar Sanad, and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Muhammad Hussein Bahr al-Uloom, alongside the Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammad Sadeq Al-Kazem. According to senior government officials, Araghchi’s sudden deployment to Baghdad follows a breakthrough initial agreement brokered between Tehran and Washington to de-escalate regional hostilities. A central component of this diplomatic framework involves the unfreezing of sanctioned Iranian state assets worldwide. The Liquidity Settlement: …

Iran's FM Araghchi lands in Najaf after Karbala visit - Mehr News Agency https://en.mehrnews.com/news/245726/ Jun 29, 2026, 3:20 PM News ID 245726 Culture Culture Culture Culture Jun 29, 2026, 3:20 PM Iran’s FM Araghchi lands in Najaf after Karbala visit TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in the holy city of Najaf on Monday after wrapping up his Karbala visit. Upon his arrival, Iran’s top diplomat met and held talks with Governor of Najaf Youssef Ganawi. Araghchi's arrival in Najaf marks the second leg of his visit to Iraq, following extensive diplomatic and security briefings with senior officials in Baghdad on Sunday. The visit of the Iranian foreign minister to the province is specifically aimed at establishing a unified security and organizational protocol with local administrative authorities, shrine directorates, and Iraqi forces ahead of funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Iraq. Making arrangements ahead of the upcoming state funeral processions for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has been cited as one of the main aims of his visit to the…

Araghchi arrives in Baghdad for talks on bilateral ties, regional developments Iran’s foreign minister arrives in Baghdad for talks with senior Iraqi officials on bilateral relations and regional issues.

Iran's Pezeshkian arrives in Iraq for Khamenei's funeral, talks with PM ... ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Iraq on Tuesday to participate in the funeral ceremony of Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei (1939 - 2026), Tehran's state media reported, adding that he was received by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, with whom he is set to hold talks. Pezeshkian arrived at the international airport of Iraq's southern shrine province of Najaf, "where he was officially received by the prime minister of Iraq and a number of senior national and local Iraqi officials," the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported. The Iranian president "traveled to Iraq to attend the reception ceremony for the body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei," IRNA added, noting that Pezeshkian is set to "meet and hold talks" with the Iraqi prime minister, without providing details on the substance of the discussions. Earlier in the day, Zaidi had directed that “official working hours be suspended tomorrow, Wednesday, to coincide with the funeral procession” of Khamenei, the premier’s office said in a statement. Hea…