Speaking at a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday with Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji, Qalibaf stressed that the bilateral security accord marked “a serious step toward achieving lasting security with a long-term outlook” and would help deepen ties between the two neighbors. 

“We hope the security agreement and the path ahead will lead to greater stability across various dimensions and strengthen the relationship between our two countries,” Qalibaf said.

He warned that regional threats posed by the Israeli regime have intensified since the regime’s 12-day war against Iran in June.

“After Israel attacked Qatar, many Islamic countries realized the magnitude of the danger facing the region,” he said.

Al-Araji described relations between Baghdad and Tehran as “very friendly,” reaffirming Iraq’s commitment to the security agreement signed with Iran. “The security of Iran and Iraq is interconnected,” he said, stressing the need for continued dialogue and cooperation.

“Given the depth of relations between our two nations, no country can restrict our ties,” the Iraqi official added.