Baghdad: Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has extended an invitation to his Iraqi counterpart, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, to visit Tehran. The invitation was delivered by Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammad Kazem Al-e-Sadeq, during a meeting with al-Mashhadani on Sunday. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, during the meeting, the ambassador conveyed a congratulatory message from Qalibaf to al-Mashhadani on his recent appointment as the Iraqi parliament speaker. Al-Mashhadani, who assumed office on October 31, expressed his gratitude and welcomed the invitation, assuring his intention to visit Iran at the earliest opportunity. In the discussions, al-Mashhadani highlighted the importance of fostering parliamentary cooperation and enhancing neighborly relations to serve the mutual interests of Iraq and Iran. The dialogue also covered significant political developments in the West Asia region, focusing on the critical humanitarian issues affecting the people of Gaza and Lebanon amidst ongo ing conflicts.