Iranian Speaker Vows Joint Resistance to Foreign Interference with Iraq

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that Iran and Iraq will resist foreign interference. He made the remarks at an Arbaeen ceremony in Karbala, arguing that shared history and religion bind the two nations. Ghalibaf said efforts by external 'enemies' to separate them would instead deepen their relationship. He called for expanded security and economic cooperation to achieve joint prosperity and curb outside influence.