Iraqi President: Opposition groups' file to be resolved based on agreement with Iran

Iraq's president stated that the case of armed opposition groups is being pursued as part of joint security agreements with Tehran. He emphasized that Iraq determines its policy solely on the basis of national interests and is neither an ally of Iran against the United States nor an ally of the United States against Iran. The president also stressed the importance of Persian Gulf security and efforts to establish the best strategic relations with Saudi Arabia.

• Iraq's president stated that the case of counter-revolution groups is being pursued within the framework of joint security agreements with Tehran.
• He clarified that Iraq is not aligned with either Iran or the United States and determines its relations solely on the basis of national interests.
• The president emphasized that Baghdad is pursuing this matter on the basis of bilateral agreements and understandings.
• He noted that Persian Gulf security is closely relevant to Iraq, the region, and the communities involved.
• Iraq's president stated that efforts are being made to establish the best strategic relations with Saudi Arabia.
• Iraq's position is focused on balancing regional relations and protecting autonomy in political decision-making.. Coverage difference: The selected media outlet conveyed a broader equivalent of Iraq's balanced policy in its headline and extended text, simultaneously presenting three dimensions (non-alignment, national interests, and Persian Gulf relations); whereas six other outlets (Khabar Online, Khabar Fouri, Tejarat News, Mashragh News, Etemad, and Shargh) focused solely on the armed groups case and the agreement with Iran, disregarding other dimensions of the speech.