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Iraq· BaghdadIran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf visits Iraq to boost bilateral cooperation
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's parliament speaker, visited Baghdad to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation, a 'new regional order,' and sensitive issues like oil exports and disarmament of Iraqi factions.
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Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf visits Iraq to boost bilateral cooperation and discuss regional order
First report 13h agoLast update 3h agoIraq is struggling to disarm militias amid US-Iran tensions and is being pressed by Saudi Arabia to punish Iran-backed militia leaders, with the issue of factional weapons being a sensitive topic during Ghalibaf's visit.
Ghalibaf's visit aims to advance a 'new regional order' and strengthen Iran-Iraq ties, which are seen as defining the regional balance structure.
Iraq is pressing Iran for special consideration regarding oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and has asked for protection for these exports.
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