New mediator: Iraqi Prime Minister conveyed an American proposal to Iran

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Ziyadi conveyed an American proposal to Iran during his visit to Tehran, according to a report by the newspaper 'Al-Akhbar'. According to Iraqi sources, the visit did not yield satisfactory results for the US. The Iraqi Foreign Minister said it was an attempt to bridge the gap between the sides.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Ziyadi conveyed an American proposal to Iran during his visit to Tehran, as reported by the newspaper 'Al-Akhbar', which is close to Hezbollah. However, according to Iraqi sources, the visit did not yield satisfactory results for the US. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said the visit was intended to bridge the gap between Washington and Tehran, leveraging Iraq's good relations with both sides. The report noted that Iraq is not entirely neutral, as its security and economy could be harmed by a renewal of war. It was also reported that in a phone call between al-Ziyadi and US President Donald Trump, the latter warned that involvement of Shia militias on behalf of Iran would lead to strikes on their headquarters and leaders. The US seeks concrete steps to curb the influence of militias in Iraq. Meanwhile, the US Treasury Department asked Baghdad to reduce the number of open border crossings with Iran to two, a step that faces difficulty due to its economic implications.