The Iraqi ambassador confirmed the private visit of the country's prime minister to Tehran.
Yasser Abdul-Zahra Al-Hajjaj, Iraq's ambassador to Iran:
The visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Fallah al-Zaidi to Tehran took place as part of diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and prevent the escalation of conflicts.
This trip was made in a special and private manner with the aim of exploring ways to reduce tensions and prevent the spread of war in the region.
Iraq does not play a marginal role in regional developments and acts based on its national interests. Baghdad has also used its diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions, prevent escalation of conflicts and strengthen regional stability.