Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf in Iraq for talks

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Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Baghdad leading a high-level delegation to discuss regional developments and strengthen cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad. The visit occurs amid US pressure on Iraq to disarm Iran-backed armed factions.

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led negotiations with the United States to end the Middle East war, arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday for talks. Ghalibaf will head "a high-level parliamentary delegation to discuss regional developments" and "strengthen strategic cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad," Iran's Fars news agency said. The visit comes as Iraq faces pressure from Washington to disarm powerful Iran-backed armed factions, which have built considerable political and financial clout in the country. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran, Iran.