Iraqi army forces deploy to guard the entrance of the high-security Green Zone in the capital Baghdad on August 30, 2022 after the withdrawal of supporters of Shiite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr from the area. Members of the Sadrist faction began withdrawing from Baghdad's Green Zone on August 30 after their leader demanded fighting end between rival Shiite forces and the army that left 23 dead and hundreds wounded.
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TEHRAN — Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri on Monday announced his country's readiness to share experiences in the defense sector with Iraq.
In a telephone conversation with recently-appointed Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Muhammad Saeed Al Abbasi, Bagheri said military relations between the two countries were not at a desirable level currently, and called for the armed forces of both sides to improve bilateral relations, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported.
Iraqi defense minister announced his country's readiness for military cooperation with the Iranian side
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"The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have a lot of capacity and capabilities in various fields, including in the defense industry and fight against terrorism," he said, adding "Iran can provide its experience and knowledge to the Iraqi armed forces."
The Iranian commander also called for more consultations between officials and commanders of the two countries at different levels, saying they can have more effective cooperation by setting up a joint commission.
For his part, the Iraqi defense minister announced his country's readiness for military cooperation with the Iranian side.