Iran and Iraq have signed a comprehensive security cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening border control, combating terrorism, and enhancing intelligence sharing between the two neighbouring countries.
The deal was signed in Tehran on Monday by Iran’s Interior Minister, Ahmad Vahidi, and his Iraqi counterpart, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, following high-level talks focused on regional stability and joint efforts against cross-border threats.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Vahidi said the agreement reflects the “deep and historic” ties between the two nations and their shared interest in preventing instability along their 1,458-kilometre border.
>Iran and Iraq face common security challenges, from terrorist groups to organised crime. This agreement is a framework for coordinated action to safeguard our people and territories,” Vahidi stated.
The pact covers areas including joint patrols, training of security personnel, exchange of intelligence, and measures to curb the activities of armed groups operating near the border, particularly in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
Al-Shammari described the deal as a milestone in Iraq-Iran relations, noting that cooperation had already intensified in recent months to counter smuggling, illegal crossings, and the movement of militants.
The agreement follows months of negotiations and comes amid broader regional shifts, including efforts by Middle Eastern nations to ease tensions and pursue diplomatic solutions to longstanding disputes.
Analysts say the deal could also have implications for U.S. and coalition troop deployments in Iraq, as Tehran continues to push for greater influence in the country’s security affairs.
Both sides pledged to implement the terms of the agreement immediately, with the first joint border security task force expected to begin operations later this year.
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