TEHRAN – Iraqi political figure Ammar al-Hakim here Sunday lauded Iran’s military response during the recent 12-day war with Israel, calling the Islamic Republic the “clear victor” in the confrontation and urging closer security and diplomatic cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad.
Hakim, leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during an official visit to Tehran, where the two discussed bilateral ties, regional developments, and the importance of maintaining a united front against shared threats.
The talks focused on strengthening security coordination and reaffirming the commitments outlined in the Iran-Iraq security agreement. Hakim emphasized that continued cooperation is necessary to maintain regional stability, especially amid growing aggression from the Israeli regime.
“Iran proved to the world that it possesses both the will and the capacity to respond decisively to any threat,” Hakim said, referring to the 12-day war. “This was a turning point. Iran became the first country in 76 years to directly target Israel, dismantling the illusion of its invulnerability. The outcome of this confrontation has redefined the regional balance.”
He praised the leadership of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the role of the Iranian armed forces, and the unity of the Iranian people as central to a strategic and moral victory. Hakim added that the war highlighted the fragility of the “Greater Israel” doctrine and reinforced Iran’s legitimacy in the eyes of many Muslim nations.
The Iraqi cleric and politician also held separate meetings with senior Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, and Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser to the Supreme Leader. 
Velayati underscored the importance of Iraq’s independence and stability, noting the deep historical, religious, and cultural bonds between the two nations.
Velayati said Iran remains confident that Iraq’s future, guided by its religious leadership and national unity, will be one of sovereignty and progress.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to greater collaboration in intelligence-sharing and security operations. They also discussed the need for stronger political alignment among Muslim countries to counter external threats and foreign intervention.