Iraq Delivers U.S. Diplomatic Message to Iranian Officials

An Iraqi delegation traveled to Tehran on November 8, 2026, to deliver a diplomatic message from the United States to Iranian officials. The mission lasted approximately eight hours and included meetings with the Iranian leadership in the capital.

Donald Trump initiated the diplomatic contact through a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. This effort followed a visit to Baghdad by U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack, establishing a sequence of coordination between Washington and Baghdad before the message was relayed to Tehran.

Iranian officials have not disclosed their reaction to the communication, and the specific content of the U.S. message remains confidential.