{
  "id": 19174154,
  "title": "Iraqi PM secretly visits Tehran 'at Trump's request' in bid to ease tension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/iraqi-pm-secretly-visits-tehran-at-trumps-request-in-bid-to-ease-19174154",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-09T15:16:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/11/09/iraqi-pm-secretly-visits-tehran-at-trumps-request-in-bid-to-ease-tension/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi made an unannounced trip to Tehran last Friday, according to recently disclosed information. The purpose of his visit, which came at the request of US President Donald Trump, was to ease the tension between Iran and the United States and prevent the conflict from escalating, according to a government source. The trip took place as part of a diplomatic effort to prevent the region from being drawn into a broader conflict.\n\nDuring his brief visit, Al Zaidi met with Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, as reported by Fars News Agency. The meeting reportedly focused solely on Iraq's efforts to help resolve the conflict between Iran and the US. Ghalibaf subsequently expressed gratitude to Iraq for its efforts and outlined Iran's two-day proposal, emphasizing that progress in negotiations would only be possible if the US respected Iran's rights under the proposal. Iraq has frequently acted as a mediator between Tehran and Washington, leveraging its strong ties with both nations and its own desire to avoid the consequences of another war in the region.",
  "summary": "Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi quietly travelled to Tehran last Friday in the latest bid by a country in the region to prevent the US-Iran conflict from reigniting, it was revealed on Monday. Mr Al Zaidi's mission was aimed at \"reducing tension and preventing escalation\", Iraq's ambassador to Tehran, Yasir Abdul Zahra Al Hajjaj, was quoted as saying by state media. A government official told…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}