[56931] Unusual visit to Baghdad: Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani has arrived in Iraq

Unusual visit to Baghdad: Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani has arrived in Iraq

According to reports arriving this morning, May 12, 2026, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, made an official visit to Baghdad over the past two days. The information was published by the Lebanese newspaper 'Al-Akhbar', which is identified with the Axis of Resistance and is close to the Hezbollah organization.

The report was circulated on social media by the channel Asaf Rozenzweig, News from the Big World in his report, and was also echoed on the channel 🔅 Political Arena ‼️ in a matching post. Both channels emphasize that the information is based on a publication by the Lebanese media outlet, which is known for its pro-Iranian editorial line.

Qaani's visit to Iraq comes at a tense time in the Middle East and is sparking much interest due to the senior official's central role in coordinating pro-Iranian Shiite militias in the region. As of now, no further details have been provided regarding the content of the talks or the individuals with whom Qaani met in Baghdad.