Iraqi PM visits Iran after US trip; Iran says US approach 'unreasonable'

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al Zaidi visited Tehran on July 23, just days after returning from Washington, in a trip that underscored Iraq's delicate balancing act between the United States and Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran has no problem with mediation but called the US approach 'unreasonable and hegemonic.' Source: diariolibree

The Visit

Al Zaidi met with Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi. The delegation focused on gas supplies, as Iraq depends heavily on Iranian gas for its power grid, disrupted by regional conflict. The visit follows Al Zaidi's meeting with President Donald Trump in Washington, where 48 agreements were signed. Source: infobae

Iran's Stance on Negotiations

Araghchi said the problem is not mediation but the US 'unreasonable, excessive, and authoritarian' attitude, adding that no deal is possible unless Washington respects Iranian interests. Infobae reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, claimed Iran 'begs every day' for a deal but breaks agreements. Source: diariolibree, infobae

Iraq's Balancing Act

Bagdad insists on neutrality, stating it 'has not been part of the axes of conflict' and respects international obligations. The government aims to maintain good relations with both sides while pursuing economic diversification. Source: infobae