Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives a Phone Call from His Iranian Counterpart to Discuss Developments in Negotiations with the United States

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received a phone call on Saturday, 14 February 2026, from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Mr. Abbas Araghchi.

During the call, H.E. the Iranian Minister reviewed the course of the negotiations held between the Iranian and U.S. delegations, providing a comprehensive overview of the atmosphere of the talks and the issues discussed, particularly the outcomes of the most recent round held in the Sultanate of Oman, which he described as positive and serious.

The two sides also discussed the next steps, including the convening of a new round of negotiations next Tuesday in Geneva, underscoring the importance of continuing dialogue in a manner that contributes to achieving constructive results and enhancing regional stability.

For his part, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein stressed the importance of reaching positive outcomes during the upcoming meeting in Geneva, reaffirming Iraq’s full support for the negotiation process and expressing his hope for its success in serving the security and stability of the region.

H.E. the Minister also briefed his Iranian counterpart on the measures taken by the Iraqi government regarding the transfer of ISIS detainees to Iraq, confirming that they are now under the custody of the Iraqi authorities and will be dealt with in accordance with Iraqi law.

At the conclusion of the call, H.E. the Minister expressed his appreciation to his Iranian counterpart for keeping him informed of the details of the ongoing negotiations with the U.S. side and for his continued communication on this matter.