On November 8, an Iraqi delegation visited Tehran and conveyed a message from the United States, according to a Xinhua report that followed a phone call between President Donald Trump and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi.
The delegation’s eight‑hour visit, reported by Saudi‑owned Al Hadath TV, included talks with Iranian officials. The TV channel said unnamed sources confirmed that the delegation relayed a U.S. message, although the content was not disclosed.
The Iraqi prime minister’s media office released a statement confirming the telephone conversation with Trump and emphasized Iraq’s position on regional sovereignty. According to the statement, the discussion also touched on the need for cooperation on current challenges.
According to the Iraqi prime minister’s media office,
Iraqi’s position calls for respecting the sovereignty of states and for Iraqi territory not to be used as a launching point for attacks against neighboring countries.
Both sides reportedly stressed bilateral coordination on current challenges and efforts to support regional stability and prioritize dialogue and diplomacy in addressing crises, the statement read.
No details have been disclosed regarding the delegation’s members, the Iranian officials they met, or the specifics of the U.S. message.
The incident highlights ongoing diplomatic engagement amid rising tensions in the region, with the U.S. and Iraq seeking to assert influence on the political stage in Tehran.
