Tehran to Sign Military Cooperation Deal with Baghdad- Iran’s Chief of Staff

By Staff, Agencies

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri unveiled plans for signing an agreement with Iraq on military and defense cooperation.

Speaking to reporters following a meeting with Iraqi defense minister in the Iranian capital on Sunday, Major General Baqeri said Tehran and Baghdad have drafted a document on military cooperation, which is being finalized and will be signed in the near future.

Commenting on the meeting with Iraqi Defense Minister Lt. General Juma Anad Saadoun, General Baqeri said they have discussed various topics relating to defense industries, security of common border, exchange of experiences, training programs, and holding joint military exercises.

Highlighting the Islamic Republic’s support for Iraq’s security and its battle against terrorism in the past years, Baqeri noted that such cooperation would strengthen the security of Iraq considering that the US is pushing for a resurgence of terrorists in the region.

He then assured that the Iranian Armed Forces will continue supporting the “Iraqi brothers” in training, operational and advisory fields whenever necessary.