Iran and Iraq have strengthened their drug cooperation, producing significant results in the fight against trafficking. Officials from both countries say the partnership has improved regional security and law enforcement capabilities. Iraq announced it destroyed six tons of narcotics with intelligence support from Iran and other regional partners. Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Sudani said this drug cooperation has helped arrest more than 1,500 traffickers. He added that over 450 others have faced prosecution for drug-related crimes.
The head of the Iraqi Counter-Narcotics Police praised Iran’s role in combating illegal drugs. He emphasized that Iran’s involvement makes Iraq a leading Arab country in counter-narcotics efforts. Officials stressed that continuing this drug cooperation will strengthen operations and maintain recent achievements. Several joint operations between Iran and Iraq are ongoing. These initiatives target cross-border drug smuggling networks. Iraqi authorities highlighted that collaboration with Iran ensures faster intelligence sharing and more effective action against traffickers.
The cooperation goes beyond just the two countries. Representatives from twelve regional nations attended a conference in Baghdad, alongside delegations from the Arab League, the United Nations, and the European Union. They discussed ways to expand regional counter-narcotics efforts and reinforce Iran-Iraq drug cooperation. Officials noted that Iran’s expertise and experience in fighting drug trafficking have been essential to these successes.
They also emphasized that stronger collaboration can reduce the flow of narcotics and protect communities across the region. Iran-Iraq drug cooperation has become a model for regional partnerships in combating illegal drugs. Authorities hope this approach will continue to deliver results and inspire further cooperation among neighboring countries.