Iran and Iraq Forge Security Alliance Amid Regional Tensions

Ali Larijani, Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary, visited Iraq to discuss a pivotal yet undisclosed security agreement. The talks focused on border coordination and the regional situation, including Palestinian issues. Both countries emphasized preventing external security breaches, while local armed groups were restrained during the June conflict.

Iran's top defense official Ali Larijani visited Iraq to fortify a significant, though largely undisclosed, security agreement. Talks centered around the coordination of security along shared borders and preventing cross-border threats.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and Larijani emphasized the importance of maintaining stability amid regional tensions, citing the importance of balancing relations with nations like the United States and Iran.

Additional discussions involved regional security issues, including the plight of Palestinians, with both countries calling for international intervention. The dialogue underscores ongoing efforts to manage local armed factions and international conflicts.

(With inputs from agencies.)