Iran and Iraq have formalised a renewed commitment to strengthen border protection and tackle cross-border militancy through the signing of a security agreement aimed at ensuring regional stability.
The deal, which builds on the 2023 Iran-Iraq Security Pact, was signed following a high-level meeting between Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, and Iraq’s National Security Advisor, Qasim al-Araji. The talks took place in Moscow during the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues.
Under the agreement, both nations pledged to fully implement existing measures to prevent armed groups operating in Iraq’s Kurdistan region from launching attacks into Iranian territory. The two sides also emphasised the need for stronger cooperation in combating terrorism, organised crime, and external threats that could undermine peace in the region.
Ahmadian highlighted the importance of unity among neighbouring states, particularly in countering what he described as destabilising activities from foreign powers. Al-Araji, on his part, reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to honouring the pact and enhancing joint operations to secure shared borders.
The original 2023 pact was designed to address long-standing security concerns along the Iran-Iraq frontier, including the relocation of anti-Iran militant groups away from sensitive border areas. Its renewed implementation is expected to bolster diplomatic ties between Tehran and Baghdad while reducing the risk of armed conflict in the region.
Officials from both countries have indicated that joint committees will oversee the full enforcement of the deal, with concrete steps to be taken in the coming months.
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