The USA has proposed that Iraq serve as a new mediator in resolving the conflict involving Iran, Al Hadath reported, citing sources.
According to the channel, US President Donald Trump made the request to Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi.
During a phone call with Trump, al‑Zaidi presented Iraqi initiatives on a potential dialogue with Iran, and Trump responded favourably, subsequently inviting the Iraqi prime minister to join the negotiation process, the sources said.
Following this, a delegation led by al‑Zaidi reportedly paid a secret visit to Tehran for talks with the leadership of the Islamic Republic.
The channel did not disclose the outcome of the meeting, and Baghdad has not commented.
