Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf recently paid his respects at the gravesite of Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis, a prominent Iraqi commander, and other Iraqi resistance martyrs in Najaf, Iraq. The visit, reported by Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), signifies a gesture of solidarity and remembrance. Al-Muhandis was killed in a US drone strike in 2020 alongside Qassem Soleimani, then commander of Iran’s Quds Force. Ghalibaf’s tribute underscores the close relationship between Iran and certain Iraqi factions who view the US military presence in Iraq as an occupation. The visit highlights Iran’s continued support for the Iraqi resistance movement and its recognition of the sacrifices made by its members. Details of any meetings or further engagements during Ghalibaf's visit were not immediately available. This act is largely symbolic, re-affirming political alignment.