# Trump asks Iraqi prime minister to mediate between Iran and US, TV reports

https://mins.news/en/item/135655

- TASS, 2026-11-09 14:20 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2214949

> US President Donald Trump asked Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to mediate between Washington and Tehran, Al Hadath reported, citing sources. Al-Zaidi reportedly presented proposals for dialogue during a phone call, which Trump accepted, asking him to join negotiations. The channel said an Iraqi delegation later made a secret visit to Tehran. Iraqi authorities have not commented.

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