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Iran’s Vice-President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, met with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid in Baghdad, expressing strong support for Iraq’s security and sovereignty. Zarif emphasized the importance of Iran-Iraq cooperation for regional stability and pledged Iran’s commitment to Iraq’s independence. President Rashid expressed a desire to enhance mutual cooperation. Zarif also met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani and Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, focusing on expanding ties and implementing bilateral agreements. Additionally, discussions with the UNAMI head addressed regional developments and Iraq’s situation, underscoring the need for stability and collaboration.
Ambassadors, diplomats, and UN representatives gathered at Iran’s mission in New York to express condolences for the tragic explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Iranian Ambassador Sa’eed Iravani and Deputy Permanent Representative Zahra Ershadi hosted the event, featuring a condolence book available for two days. Foreign diplomats conveyed their sympathies through in-person signatures and electronic messages. The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations also issued a statement expressing profound sadness and solidarity with Iran. UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric reiterated the organization’s sorrow and offered condolences to the victims’ families.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has arrived in the UAE to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss regional issues with Emirati officials. He is set to meet with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE’s Foreign Minister, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, the Vice President. The agenda includes enhancing ties between Iran and the UAE, addressing regional developments, and exploring international factors affecting their relationship. This visit is part of Iran’s broader strategy to improve diplomatic relations with neighboring countries, focusing on mutual interests and collaborative opportunities, as highlighted by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei.
Starting September 1, 2025, Pakistan will begin repatriating over 1.3 million Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, declared unlawful residents after their cards expired on June 30, 2025. The interior ministry announced the Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP), instructing local authorities to facilitate voluntary returns. The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) will assist with deregistration at transit points, while the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will manage repatriation at border crossings. The UNHCR has expressed concern about forced returns, arguing it contradicts humanitarian principles and the longstanding support Pakistan has shown to refugees.
In a recent interview, Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, condemned attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities as serious violations of international law, characterizing them as a “clear crime” against Iran’s pursuit of peaceful nuclear technology. He highlighted these assaults as a dangerous escalation by the U.S. and allies, asserting Iran’s right to continue its nuclear program despite external pressures. Eslami criticized the lack of IAEA condemnation and emphasized the need for equitable international oversight. Following a June 13 Israeli attack, which led to significant casualties, Iran retaliated strategically, reinforcing its commitment to its nuclear endeavors amidst ongoing tensions.
In a recent meeting at the Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, emphasized the importance of regional cooperation. They discussed enhancing collaboration in trade, economy, science, culture, and investment to strengthen bilateral ties. Pezeshkian highlighted the need to address regional challenges, particularly those stemming from religious and ethnic disputes fueled by external conspiracies. Barzani expressed satisfaction with the meeting’s outcomes and noted plans for security cooperation, including a future meeting between Iranian border governors and Kurdistan officials, alongside improving conditions for Arbaeen pilgrims.