Tehran, Iran – The Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed its appreciation and welcomed the role played by the Iraqi government in bringing viewpoints closer and reviving bilateral negotiations
between Tehran and Washington, considering that the stability of the region is a common priority for the two neighboring countries.
Praise for the Iraqi role
Tehran said it welcomes Baghdad’s efforts to open a channel of dialogue with Washington and sets conditions for “realistic negotiations”.
During his weekly press conference, he stated that Iraq’s interest in
issues related to regional peace and stability is “appreciated and commended.”
Describing Iraq as a friendly and Muslim country that is keen to reduce tensions in its surroundings.
Tehran terms
In response to statements by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani
regarding seeking to hold a bilateral (Iranian-American) meeting in Baghdad,
My continued presence also set clear parameters for any future action, emphasizing the following points:
A genuine commitment, that is, a negotiating process, requires a commitment
from the parties involved (referring to Washington) to the norms, etiquette, and rules of negotiation.
Regarding the realism of the path, my remaining believes that talking about the formation of
a realistic negotiating path remains “inaccurate” unless the appropriate conditions and environment are available,
which the experiences of the past months have proven necessary.
Diplomacy as a tool: He stressed that Iran is committed to diplomacy
as a tool to defend its national interests and will not hesitate to use
it whenever it is “effective and worthwhile”.
Mediation context
These statements come after assurances from Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani,
in a televised interview last Saturday,
This is due to the existence of intensive Iraqi efforts to hold direct negotiations
between the two parties in the capital, Baghdad.
This is an attempt to defuse the escalating crises in the Middle East.
Observers believe that Iran’s “conditionally welcoming” stance reflects
Tehran’s desire to gauge the seriousness of the new US administration.
This involves offering concessions or guarantees before sitting down at the negotiating table,
while relying on Baghdad as a “trusted channel of communication” for both parties.
