Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has reportedly conveyed to Iran a proposal for a ceasefire with the United States, following his visits to Washington and Tehran, according to a Middle East security analyst. The proposal's details and Iran's response remain unclear.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has reportedly conveyed a proposal for a ceasefire between the United States and Iran to Tehran, according to a Middle East security analyst. The report comes after al-Zaidi's visits to Washington and Tehran in recent days, and suggests Iraq is acting as an intermediary in the ongoing US-Iran talks.
Earlier today (Thursday), al-Zaidi arrived in Tehran for an official visit, met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at 11:25 Jerusalem, and discussed regional developments and bilateral ties, as The Zioneer reported. The visit followed a meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington days ago, and was preceded by reports of the prime minister's planned trip to Iran.
The Zioneer has previously reported on US-Iran ceasefire talks, including proposals for de-escalation and a halt to attacks, as well as on Iraq's role in mediating between the two sides. The context also includes reports of broader regional dynamics involving Hezbollah and other Iran-backed groups.
The specific terms of the ceasefire proposal al-Zaidi reportedly conveyed, and Iran's response, remain unclear. It is not yet known whether the proposal was formally presented to Iranian officials or represents an informal channel.
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