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Iran’s Security Body Head to Visit Iraq, Lebanon
IRAQ, AUG 11 – Larijani’s visit aims to finalize a bilateral security agreement with Iraq and address Lebanon’s plan to disarm Hezbollah amid regional and international pressures.
- On Monday, Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, departs for Iraq and Lebanon, aiming to sign a security pact and respond to Lebanon’s disarmament plan.
- Coming amid regional pressure, Larijani’s visit follows Lebanon’s disarmament plan, which Iran criticizes as compliance 'to the will of the United States and Israel'.
- During the first leg in Baghdad, Larijani met Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji and signed a security coordination memorandum, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani pledged to strengthen relations.
- He signed a security agreement with Iraq, describing it as a key step in safeguarding security for both nations, reinforcing Iran–Iraq security ties.
- Larijani will address Lebanese national unity, trade ties, and regional developments in Beirut, emphasizing Lebanon’s independence and regional stability.
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