Supreme leader, president host Iraqi PM in Tehran; Raisi emphasizes common interests with neighbor, says Washington disregards region's interests

Agreement comes months after Islamic Republic attacked Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq; Tehran says pact will end 'vicious' attacks by Kurdish groups

Tehran insists vital oil shipping lane should be called 'Persian Gulf'; matter has been bone of contention between Iran and Arab neighbors for years

Mohammed Shia al-Sudani says Baghdad won't let anyone 'use Iraqi territory to undermine and disrupt Iran's security,' as Tehran accuses Kurdish opposition groups of fueling unrest

Revolutionary Guard targets 'headquarters and conspiracy centers' of dissident groups, which it says are being supported by the US and its allies; Kurds say attacks 'unjustifiable'

Renewed attack by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets exiled Iranian Kurdish opposition group in Iraq's Sulimaniyah province

Five wounded in attacks near parliament, delaying proceedings; newly chosen Abdul Latif Rashid given 15 days to nominate prime minister amidst political disputes

Iran needs someone to blame for stoking nationwide protests, and Iranian Kurds are the 'weakest link that could be targeted without provoking consequences,' analyst says

Closure comes as millions of Iranians were expected to visit Shiite sites in neighboring country as part of annual pilgrimage; Iran, Kuwait urge citizens to avoid travel to Iraq

Demonstrators rally against nominee for prime minister selected by Iran-backed parties; crowds also force their way into fortified Green Zone, where foreign embassies located