Telephone Call Between Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and His Iranian Counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the Latest Developments in the Geneva Negotiations

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, held a telephone conversation on Friday, 27 February 2026, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Mr. Abbas Araghchi, to discuss the latest developments in the negotiations held in Geneva.

During the call, H.E. Mr. Araghchi reviewed the overall developments related to the course of the talks, outlining the substance of the discussions that took place, the next steps, as well as the expected timelines for the meetings of the technical committees and the negotiating committee.

For his part, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein expressed his thanks and appreciation for being briefed on the progress of the negotiations, commending the advancements achieved in the Geneva talks and underscoring the importance of continuing dialogue as the optimal path to addressing outstanding issues.

Both sides stressed that negotiations represent the most appropriate means to solve problems, emphasizing the need to keep the region away from the risks of escalation and war, and to preserve regional security and stability.

At the conclusion of the call, the two parties agreed to continue coordination and consultations during the upcoming sensitive phase.