Iran determined to implement all its agreements with Iraq: President Pezeshkian

President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s commitment to strengthening its relations with its friendly neighbor Iraq, saying Iran is determined to implement all the agreements between Tehran and Baghdad in order to thwart enemies’ plots in the region.

Pezeshkian made the remarks in a phone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Tuesday while congratulating the Iraqi nation and government on Eid al-Fitr.

"Iran is determined to implement all its agreements with Iraq so that by further strengthening the brotherly relations between the two countries, we can neutralize enemies’ plots aimed at sowing discord in the region," he said.

Pezeshkian further reiterated that boosting ties with neighboring nations remains a top priority for Iran, noting that implementing the agreements reached with Iraq in various fields will surely pave the way for stronger ties between the two nations.

Iran, Iraq urge efforts to boost all-out relations, foil US-Israel plots

The Iranian deputy foreign minister and acting speaker of Iraq’s Council of Representatives called for expanding comprehensive bilateral relations through dialogue.

Sudani, for his part, emphasized the need for strengthening friendly relations between Iran and Iraq, adding that “Unity and reinforced ties are essential to further bolster their stance against the ill-wishers of both nations.”

He also expressed confidence that Iran, under the guidance of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, will successfully overcome the challenges it faces, stressing that Iraq will continue to stand by its strategic partner against any external pressures.

Sudani also congratulated Iran’s leadership and people on Eid al-Fitr, expressing hope for greater unity among Islamic nations.

The latest development came weeks after the administration of US President Donald Trump decided to revoke Iraq’s sanctions waiver for importing electricity from Iran, putting the country's ability to meet its domestic energy needs at risk.

US National Security Council Spokesman James Hewitt said on March 9 that the decision to let Iraq’s waiver lapse upon its expiration is in line with the so-called National Security Presidential Memorandum 2, which seeks to drive Iran’s crude oil exports down to zero.

Iraq warns US its power grid would collapse without Iran gas supplies

An Iraqi official has warned the US that Iranian gas supplies are critical to the country’s power sector.

Currently, approximately 80 percent of Iraq’s electricity generation depends on natural gas, making the country heavily dependent on Iranian imports to sustain its power grid.

In July 2022, Iraq signed a five-year contract with Iran to import 400 megawatts of electricity.

In March 2024, another agreement was reached to increase Iranian gas imports to 50 million cubic meters per day, valued at around $6 billion annually.

Officials in both countries have already warned that Iraq would face major electricity supply issues if it stops importing electricity from Iran because of US sanctions.

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