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04.09.2025

Iraq-Iran Security Cooperation Discussed

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The Sudanese, during his meeting with the Iraqi community in Oman, stated that “our stance on the recent developments in the region is clear and principled, reflecting the voice and will of our people.” He emphasized the “necessity of preserving our country from any conflict in the region amidst the rapid regional transformations,” according to Iraqi News Agency (INA).

Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, recently oversaw the signing of a joint security memorandum of understanding between Iraq’s National Security Advisor, Qasim Al-Araji, and the Secretary-General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, concerning security coordination for the shared borders between the two countries.

The statement from the Iraqi Cabinet added, “Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani received Ali Larijani, Secretary-General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and his accompanying delegation.” The statement continued, “Al Sudani reiterated Iraq’s principled and firm stance against Zionist aggression on Iran, any actions leading to escalated conflicts regionally and internationally, and Iraq’s support for U.S.-Iran dialogue.”

The statement concluded, “The Prime Minister oversaw the signing of a joint security memorandum of understanding between Iraq’s National Security Advisor and Larijani concerning security coordination for the shared borders between the two countries.”

On Monday morning, Ali Larijani, Secretary-General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived in Iraq on an official visit. Both sides discussed cooperation and joint coordination between Iraq and Iran. Last Thursday, it was officially announced that Ali Larijani, advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was appointed as the Secretary-General of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.