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Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf Signals Iraqi Role in New Regional Order

Aug 25, 2026 04:50 PM CT Baghdad, Iraq iran,iraq,diplomacy,regional_order,gulf

Summary

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf engaged in diplomatic talks with Iraqi Chief Justice Faiq Zaidan, asserting that Iraq holds a decisive role in shaping a new regional order in the Gulf. This interaction highlights Iran's ongoing efforts to consolidate political influence within its axis of resistance and stabilize relations with key partners like Iraq amidst broader regional tensions.

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Iran's Ghalibaf tells Iraqi official 'new regional order' being created Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reportedly told Iraq’s chief justice Faiq Zaidan that Iraq can play a decisive role in shaping a new regional order, especially in the Gulf. “A new regional order is be...

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Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf emphasized Iraq's potential to shape a new regional order, signaling a push for deeper political integration and influence in the Gulf.

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