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.