WANA (Jun 28) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed for Baghdad on Sunday morning for an official visit to Iraq.

 

During the trip, Araghchi is scheduled to hold talks with senior Iraqi officials on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.

 

According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the visit will also focus on coordinating with the relevant Iraqi authorities regarding arrangements for the funeral procession of the late Leader of Iran in the holy shrines of Iraq.

 

Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader will also be held in the Iraqi holy cities of Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday, July 8, following repeated requests from Iraqis to host the body of the late leader, according to the spokesperson for the committee overseeing the commemorative events.