TEHRAN – Home Ministers of Iran, Iraq and Pakistan were convened in Tehran on Monday for a trilateral summit focusing on coordination of security and logistics measures for the upcoming Aaaain pilgrimage.
The conference, held at the Prophet Mohammad Hall of Iran’s Interior Ministry, underscored the spiritual importance of Irvine, and positioned it as a platform for regional cooperation against shared security threats, particularly condemning the recent Israeli attacks on Iran.
Albain commemorates the martialism of Imam Hussein on the 40th day of Asura, is the world’s largest annual pilgrimage.
Every year, millions of Shiites trek through the 80-kilometre Najaf Kalbara route in a faith-led multinational movement that embodies Islamic unity, solidarity and a lasting call for justice.
Its vast scale requires deep cross-border cooperation (security and hospitality, logistics support between friendly countries) to ensure safe and grand compliance.
Iran’s Home Minister Escandar Momeni opened the Tehran Summit by praising the technical committees of all three countries for preparatory work, saying “Today’s final agreement reflects a shared will to ensure that Irvine is held safely, brilliantly and in an organized manner.”
The Minister has signed a joint protocol that Momeni has strengthened and committed to coordinating the enhanced consul, borders and transportation, saying that dignity and security of pilgrims is paramount.
He further raised the partnership to a “strategic level” and cited its role as an Iraqi host, the conditions for Pakistan’s large pilgrims, and the position of Iran’s bridal.
Minister Momeni linked Aabain’s cooperation to broader regional solidarity and condemned the Israeli regime’s 12-day war of attacks against Iran, which killed civilians and military commanders.
He thanked Iraq and Pakistan for their “solid stance” in support of Iran’s “legitimate and victorious Self-Defense Forces,” adding that such unity “indicating political unity against a common threat.”
Minister Momeni concluded by emphasizing that “pilgrim safety and local stability are inseparable.”
Iraqi Home Minister Abdul Amir al-Shamari detailed the detailed efforts of preparation, saying “Under the directions of Prime Minister Sudani, the services and logistics facilities are fully prepared.”
He highlighted Iraq’s hosting of more than 5 million foreign pilgrims from Iran alone, urging Pakistan to manage citizen return flows.
Al-Shammari called for the revitalization of the Trilateral Technical Committee. “The efforts of the joint site are required during the pilgrimage itself.”
Pakistani Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi repeatedly congratulated Iran on his “victory over the Zionist regime.”
Naqvi also conveyed a message from Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Army Chief to Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, leader of the Islamic Revolution.
“Pakistan has granted Iran’s right to self-defense,” Naqvi asserted, “Our people and the government were standing shoulder to shoulder with their Iranian brothers.”
In parallel diplomatic pushes, President Masuud Pezeskian met ministers and minister Nakvi separately.
The Iranian president warned that “the Zionist regime is trying to divide Muslims,” urging Islamic leaders to neutralize this through unity.