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Iraq ready to host meeting between Iran, Gulf Arab nations — top diplomat

Iraq has expressed readiness to host negotiations between the United States and Iran, citing its past role in facilitating indirect talks in 2014. Baghdad has also proposed reviving meetings between Iran, Iraq, and Gulf states, offering to help both Tehran and Washington end their conflict.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Jun 28–30, 2026 Published Aug 15

Iraq offers to host US-Iran talks, revive regional meetings

Iraq has signaled its willingness to host talks between the United States and Iran, building on its past role as a mediator in the region, according to statements from Iraqi officials reported by TASS.

Iraqi Ambassador to Russia Dr. Abdul-Karim Hashim Mostafa told TASS that Iraq is prepared to play host to negotiations between Washington and Tehran if needed. He recalled that in 2014, Iraq hosted the first indirect negotiations between the two countries, and emphasized that Baghdad remains ready to take on that role again, depending on the will of both sides.

The ambassador also commented on the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, saying that it has not had a significant impact on the daily lives of ordinary Iraqis. He noted that many Israeli rockets have flown toward Iran from Iraqi airspace, as well as from Syrian, Lebanese, and sometimes Jordanian territory, adding that few countries have the technical capability to counter such attacks.

Separately, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, speaking after talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Rabat, announced that Iraq has proposed reviving meetings between Iran, Iraq, and Gulf states. According to Al Hadath television, Hussein said the idea was put forward during the discussions, and that Baghdad is ready to host such a meeting.

Hussein also highlighted Iraq's close ties with the United States, describing them as "perfect relations." He said that Baghdad expresses its readiness to help both Tehran and Washington bring an end to the war between them.

These statements come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iraq positioning itself as a potential facilitator for dialogue between its neighbors and the United States.

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TASS — English as of Jun 30, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC

Framing: Iraq's diplomatic role — Neutral

Facts Included:

Iraq is ready to host talks between the US and Iran
Iraq hosted indirect negotiations between the US and Iran in 2014
The conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel has not had much impact on ordinary Iraqis
Israeli rockets have flown toward Iran from Iraqi air space and other countries

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TASS — English as of Jun 28, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

Framing: Iraq's diplomatic initiative — Positive

Facts Included:

Iraq proposed reviving meetings between Iran, Iraq, and Gulf states
Iraq expressed readiness to host a meeting in Baghdad
Iraq maintains perfect relations with the US
Iraq is ready to help the US and Iran put an end to the war between them

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimIraq is ready to host talks between the US and Iran if necessary.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 30, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC
ClaimIraq hosted indirect negotiations between the US and Iran in 2014.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 30, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC
ClaimThe conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel has not had much impact on the lives of ordinary Iraqis.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 30, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC
ClaimIsraeli rockets have flown toward Iran from Iraqi air space and other countries.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 30, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC
ClaimIraq proposed reviving meetings between Iran, Iraq, and Gulf states.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 28, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC
ClaimIraq is ready to host a meeting in Baghdad.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 28, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC
ClaimIraq maintains perfect relations with the US.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 28, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC
ClaimIraq is ready to help the US and Iran put an end to the war between them.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via TASS — English as of Jun 28, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: TASS — English 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-15