Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrives in Tehran for his first official visit to Iran, where he is scheduled to hold talks with senior Iranian officials. Al-Zaidi says the meetings will focus on issues of mutual interest, bilateral cooperation, and regional developments, along with efforts aimed at consolidating security and stability across the region. The visit is described as a bid to deepen Iraq-Iran ties through direct government-to-government engagement. Both outlets report that the trip comes after al-Zaidi’s recent visit to the United States last week. According to his public statement on X, al-Zaidi frames the Iran visit as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts and security discussions involving shared regional concerns. Al Jazeera characterizes the visit as intended to expand cooperation, while Middle East Eye emphasizes that it is al-Zaidi’s first official trip to Iran and reiterates the agenda of cooperation, regional developments, and security stability. The reporting does not specify additional details of the meetings’ participants or any signed agreements at this stage.