Iraqi top military delegation departs for Tehran

The Iraqi Defense Ministry said in a statement released on Wednesday that the Iraqi delegation will exchange views with the Iranian officials on enhancing military and defense cooperation.

The Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said earlier on Wednesday that Baghdad military cooperation with Iran and Turkey is aimed at protecting regional security.

Translator: Hamdollah Emadi Heydari

Editor: Hamid Shamlou

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