Iraq’s Prime Minister Undertakes Secret Visit to Iran for Regional De-escalation

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Ambassador of Iraq to Iran, Yasser Abdul Zahra Al-Hajaj, stated in an interview with Iraq’s Al-Waa’d News Agency that the visit of the country’s Prime Minister, Ali Al-Zaydi, to Iran was conducted with a special, unofficial nature. The objective of the trip was to examine ways to reduce tension and lower the level of conflict in the region. He confirmed on Monday that this private and unannounced visit was intended to discuss methods for de-escalating regional tensions.

Al-Hajaj further added that Iraq is not on the sidelines of regional developments but is actively operating in accordance with its supreme national interests, under the leadership of Ali Al-Zaydi. Baghdad’s diplomatic efforts are focused on reducing tensions, preventing the escalation of conflicts, and strengthening regional stability.

Previously, some sources had informed Al-Hadath that the secret visit undertaken by an Iraqi delegation to Tehran was headed by Ali Al-Zaydi, the Prime Minister of Iraq. These sources also reported that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, expressed his agreement with proposals put forth by the Iraqi Prime Minister during phone conversations, and requested him to play a mediating role with Tehran.