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Iran's Qaani visits Baghdad, thanks Iraq for solidarity

Iran's Quds Force commander visited Baghdad to meet with Shi'ite political and militia leaders as Iraq struggles to form a new government.

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Baghdad, Iraq

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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 11:31 UTC

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Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani has visited Baghdad, Iraq, to meet with Shi’ite political and militia leaders. The visit occurs amidst an ongoing impasse over the selection of the next Iraqi prime minister. This high-level engagement by Iran's top regional military commander underscores Tehran's active involvement in Iraqi political affairs. The visit also coincides with reports that the United States has suspended certain activities in the region.

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20 AprAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopolitics

The message provides the full text of Qaani's statement, including his specific praise for Iraqi resistance and his clear assertion that Iraq's government formation is an internal matter.

20 Apr@sentdefender

The message adds that the visit is specifically amid the prime ministerial impasse and that it coincides with reported U.S. activity suspensions.

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