FM Receives a Call from Iranian Counterpart on Recent Developments

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received a phone call on the evening of Friday, 22 May 2026, from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Mr. Abbas Araghchi, who renewed his congratulations to H.E. the Minister on reassuming his duties as Foreign Minister.

During the call, H.E. the Iranian Foreign Minister briefed H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein on the latest developments regarding the ongoing negotiations, noting the progress achieved during the latest round, particularly with regard to the new negotiating paper.

For his part, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein expressed his appreciation to his Iranian counterpart for the call and for updating him on the latest developments in the negotiation process, affirming his satisfaction with the positive progress witnessed in the negotiations.

Both sides also stressed the importance of the role played by Pakistan in this regard, commending its efforts in supporting the success of the negotiations, while also highlighting the significance of the engagement of the State of Qatar at this stage.

H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein praised the considerable efforts undertaken by H.E. Minister Abbas Araghchi to advance the negotiation process, stressing the need to end the military operations in the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible and to work towards lifting the blockade on Iran.

At the conclusion of the call, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein expressed the Republic of Iraq’s hope to hear positive news that would lead to an end to the war and the restoration of stability and normal life for the peoples of the region, renewing his thanks to his Iranian counterpart for the communication and for briefing him on the outcomes of the negotiations.