The Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed that bilateral relations with the Iraqi government are currently at their best, highlighting close and fruitful cooperation across political, economic, and security domains. The Iranian side praised the high level of coordination between the two countries in securing borders, regulating trade, and developing joint transit routes. These remarks were made during an official visit to Najaf to participate in religious observances, where the excellent organization and services provided to visitors were highly commended, reflecting the deep ties between the two nations.