Iran defence minister in Baghdad for talks: Official

Iran`s defence minister arrived in Baghdad Monday for talks with his counterpart, a day after the Iraqi government suffered one of its worst losses with the fall of Ramadi to jihadists.

 Baghdad: Iran`s defence minister arrived in Baghdad Monday for talks with his counterpart, a day after the Iraqi government suffered one of its worst losses with the fall of Ramadi to jihadists.

Hossein Dehghan "will hold consultations with Iraqi Defence Minister Khaled al-Obeidi," a ministry official said on condition of anonymity, adding that the visit was pre-scheduled.

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