Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi Meets with the Head of Iran’s Judiciary in Tehran •••••••••• Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met in the Iranian capital, Tehran, with the Head of Iran’s Judiciary, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei. The meeting discussed ways to further strengthen relations between the two countries and enhance bilateral cooperation across various fields, particularly in the judicial sector. The two sides also emphasized the role of the judiciary in supporting and consolidating stability. During the meeting, Prime Minister Al-Zaidi reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to building the strongest possible relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and expressed the government’s readiness to expand joint cooperation across various sectors, particularly in the economic field, in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and promotes the prosperity of their peoples. The Prime Minister also stressed that Iraq has long served, and continues to serve, as a platform for dialogue and the resolution of disputes across the region, underscoring the importance of seizing the current opportunity to advance dialogue and de-escalation efforts. For his part, Mr. Ejei highlighted the religious, historical, and social bonds between Iraq and Iran. He commended the Iraqi government’s measures and efforts to combat corruption, noting that Iran has experience in combating corruption and stands ready to cooperate with Iraq in this field. He also expressed his appreciation to the Iraqi people for their noble gesture in participating in the funeral procession of Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. ••••• Media Office of the Prime Minister July 23, 2026