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Iraq and Iran have signed a security agreement aimed at enhancing protection along their shared border, Iraqi officials said Saturday.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani met in Baghdad with Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, according to a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Office.
During the talks, Sudani reaffirmed Iraq’s rejection of Israeli attacks against Iran and warned against steps that could escalate regional or international conflict. He also reiterated Iraq’s support for dialogue between the United States and Iran.
The two sides signed a security memorandum focused on safeguarding their common border.
Larijani said Tehran seeks to strengthen bilateral relations in all fields, highlighting priorities such as passenger rail links, integration into major regional transport corridors, and participation in the Development Road project.
While in Baghdad, Larijani also met with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji.
The pact underscores both countries’ commitment to counterterrorism and stability in border areas. For Iran, Iraq serves as a strategic counterweight to Israeli military moves in the region, while Iraq views closer ties with Iran as a means to prevent regional escalation and boost economic integration through infrastructure projects like the Development Road.
The agreement comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, adding weight to its regional diplomatic significance.
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