In a post on his X account on Monday, Larijani wrote, “Development of economic relations between Iran and Iraq was the main topic of meeting with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem al-Araji.”

“It is crystal clear that economic sustainability requires sustainable security,” he said, adding that “Iran appreciates Iraq’s positions during 12-day Israeli imposed war against Iran.”

“The abuses of Iraqi skies by the US and Israel are being followed up by our friends in this country. Iraq is independent and must have full independence,” Iran’s top security official added.

Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem al-Araji arrived in Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday at the head of a high-ranking political and security delegation.

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