Quds Force leader arrives in Baghdad
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Iranian Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani arrived in Baghdad for an official visit.
Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem Al-Araji revealed on X that he received General Qaani and discussed ways to strengthen Iraqi-Iranian relations, enhance border security cooperation, and follow up on the implementation of the bilateral security agreement, affirming the importance of successful negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
استقبلنا قائد فيلق قدس الإيراني الجنرال إسماعيل قاآني، الذي يزور بغداد، وبحثنا معه سبل تطوير العلاقات العراقية - الإيرانية، والجهود المشتركة لتأمين الحدود ومراحل تنفيذ بنود الإتفاق الأمني بين البلدين، وشددنا على أهمية نجاح المفاوضات بين واشنطن وطهران، وإلتزام الجميع بالحوار… pic.twitter.com/6xlaxk0r9T
— قاسم الاعرجي (@qassimalaraji) May 14, 2025
Qaani’s arrival in Baghdad marks his third known visit in 2025. His previous unannounced trips, in January and March, focused on regional security coordination, de-escalation efforts amid rising US-Iran tensions, and direct engagement with Iraqi faction leaders and government officials.
