Iranian Ambassador to Iraq
Hassan Kazemi Qomi (Persian: حسن کاظمی قمی) is the currently ambassador of Iran to Afghanistan and special representative of Iran to Afghanistan.[1]
He was formerly the ambassador of Iran to Iraq.[2] In 2007, U.S. general in Iraq David Petraeus claimed that Kazemi Qomi is a member of the Quds Force.[3]
On October 17, 2021, President Ebrahim Raisi appointed Kazemi Qomi as the special envoy to Afghanistan.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Ahmadi Al Hashem, Morteza (October 17, 2021). "'Kazemi Qomi' appointed Iran special envoy for Afghanistan". Mehr News Agency. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Glanz, James (Jan 29, 2007). "Iranian Reveals Plan to Expand Role in Iraq". The New York Times. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Ahmad Majidyar (8 March 2017), "Tehran's Controversial Ambassador Pick Sign of I.R.G.C.'s Expanding Influence in Iraq", Middle East Institute, retrieved November 15, 2021
