Iraq's prime minister arrives in Iran

In his first official visit to Iran, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in Tehran to conduct talks with Iranian officials.

"We will meet with senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss issues of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and ongoing efforts to consolidate security and stability across the region," al-Zaidi announced in a post on X.

Today, we are heading to Tehran on an official visit. We will meet with senior officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran to discuss issues of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation, regional developments, and ongoing efforts to consolidate security and stability across the…

— علي فالح الزيدي (@AliFalihAlzaidy) July 23, 2026

Al-Zaidi's visit to the Islamic Republic is his second state visit, following his visit to the US last week.