Baghdad has proposed holding a meeting between Iran and Gulf… (иран · ирак · сша)
Baghdad has proposed holding a meeting between Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council countries in Iraq. The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs is ready to host representatives of Iran and Gulf states, where the parties would discuss reconciliation.
Consensus
- Iraq is willing to serve as a venue for negotiations between Iran and countries of the Persian Gulf
- The conflict between Iran and the U.S. began on February 28, 2026
- The conflict involves military actions and responses between Iran and the U.S.
- Iraq has previously hosted indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in 2014
Points of divergence
- Iraq is prepared to act as a mediator between the U.S. and Iran, but this depends on the willingness of both parties — vesti
- Iran has agreed to abide by the terms of a memorandum signed with the U.S. on June 18, which includes ending the conflict, lifting the naval blockade, and restoring shipping in the Strait of Hormuz — vesti
- The memorandum also includes commitments from Iran not to develop nuclear weapons, discuss the Iranian nuclear program, and hold negotiations within 60 days to lift anti-Iran sanctions — vesti
- Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is prepared to host a meeting of representatives from eight countries including Iran, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf states — interfax
- The conflict involves military actions by Iran against U.S. military targets in the Persian Gulf countries, which have resulted in civilian casualties and damage to non-military infrastructure — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Iraqi Ambassador Says Country Ready to Host Iran-US Talks — Вести
- Baghdad Offers to Host Meeting Between Iran and Gulf States in Iraq — Интерфакс