Are Iraq and Iran allies?

Iran religion sectary now is 90% Shia. It relates the family of Prophet Mohammad (S) Ahl-albayt. It means the five persons who are together in a home. read more

Syria and Iran are strategic allies. Syria is often called Iran's "closest ally", the Arab nationalism ideology of Syria's ruling Baath party notwithstanding. During the Iran–Iraq War, Syria sided with non-Arab Iran against its enemy Iraq and was isolated by Saudi Arabia and some of the Arab countries, with the exceptions of Libya, Lebanon, Algeria, Sudan and Oman. read more

Now coming to the question, Iraq’s foreign alliances have changed depending on the sect which is ruling Iraq at the time. At the time of dictator Saddam Hussein, Iraqis and Saudi both Sunni were suspicious of Iran specially after Iran revolution. Saudi even covertly helped Saddam against Iran in Gulf War. read more

Iran is today Iraq's largest trading partner. Iran and Iraq are very close allies supporting each other against ISIS. The relationship between the two countries is strong in part due to the fact that both governments operate on a Shi'ite system of governance. read more