On Aug. 19 Iran’s parliament speaker visited Baghdad and urged a regional order without external interference. Iraq’s president met the speaker, saying Baghdad backs ending regional conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, stressed protecting national sovereignty, avoiding escalation and minimizing use of force. Iraq’s parliamentary speaker said Iraq is among the countries most affected by current regional tensions and urged Iran to recognise the special nature of bilateral ties and provide spec

On Aug. 19 Iran’s parliament speaker visited Baghdad and urged a regional order without external interference. Iraq’s president met the speaker, saying Baghdad backs ending regional conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, stressed protecting national sovereignty, avoiding escalation and minimizing use of force. Iraq’s parliamentary speaker said Iraq is among the countries most affected by current regional tensions and urged Iran to recognise the special nature of bilateral ties and provide special arrangements for Iraqi oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz to protect Iraq’s economic interests.