The two countries are also focusing on cooperation in various sectors, including free trade zones, agriculture, and vocational training.

This visit comes against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has heightened regional instability.

Iran's newly inaugurated president, Masoud Pezeshkian, is on his first foreign trip to Iraq, aiming to bolster bilateral relations amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

On the night of September 10, an explosion occurred at a U.S.-led coalition military base near Baghdad International Airport, reportedly in an area used by coalition advisers.

Despite the explosion, civilian air traffic at Baghdad airport continued without interruption, and there were no immediate reports of damages or casualties.

Kataib Hezbollah, a prominent militia, distanced itself from the attack, suggesting it was orchestrated by 'suspicious hands' to disrupt Pezeshkian's visit.

Israel's military operations in Gaza are focused on dismantling Hamas while minimizing civilian casualties, despite accusations that Hamas uses civilians as human shields.

To ease regional tensions, the U.S. and Iraq are negotiating a phased withdrawal of U.S.-led anti-jihadist forces, as Iraqi security forces assert their capability to manage the remnants of the Islamic State independently.

Iraq is navigating its complex relationship with Iran, which supports powerful Shiite militias, while also maintaining ties with the U.S., which has approximately 2,500 troops in Iraq.

In March 2023, Iran and Iraq signed a security agreement to address concerns over Kurdish opposition groups and to enhance border security.

Details of the new security agreements remain undisclosed, but they are expected to address the disarmament of Kurdish groups and the securing of border regions.

Both Pezeshkian and his Iraqi counterpart condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, warning of potential threats to regional stability.