Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the United States to eliminate military threats in the Middle East during a high-level telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of Iraq.
According to the "Operative Information Center-OMM", President Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran does not seek conflict with regional countries but remains firm on its security principles. Writing on the social media platform X, the Iranian leader stated: "I called on the U.S. to remove military threats in our region. Followers of the Shia faith cannot be coerced by force."
During the call, the Iraqi side expressed Baghdad's readiness to serve as a mediator by hosting potential negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Iraqi official Ali Falih al-Zeydi characterized this initiative as both a humanitarian and political responsibility. However, Pezeshkian raised concerns regarding the presence of American forces, alleging that U.S. military bases in certain regional countries have been utilized in operations affecting civilian infrastructure, including schools and hospitals.
Iraq has historically maintained a delicate balancing act in its foreign policy, often serving as a diplomatic bridge between Tehran and Washington to prevent regional escalation. This latest proposal for mediation comes at a time when US President Donald Trump continues to emphasize the protection of American interests and regional stability in the Middle East. The Republic of Azerbaijan, as a neighbor to Iran, closely monitors such diplomatic developments, maintaining its commitment to regional peace and the principles of territorial integrity and sovereign diplomacy.
