Tehran:Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made an unannounced visit to Tehran on Friday to engage in talks with Iran's chief negotiator concerning efforts to end the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Washington, as reported by Iranian media on Monday.

According to Anadolu Agency, al-Zaidi and his delegation met with Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, head of Iran's negotiating team. The discussions, which lasted several hours, centered solely on Iraq's diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran-US war, with no other topics addressed. Qalibaf commended Baghdad's initiatives and outlined Tehran's two-day proposal, emphasizing the necessity for Washington to respect Iran's rights under the plan to further negotiations.

The visit was not publicly announced in advance, and there has been no immediate official confirmation from either Tehran or Baghdad. This disclosure comes amidst renewed diplomatic efforts by regional countries to mediate the conflict between Iran and the US. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that Tehran had not presented a new proposal to Washington, maintaining that its existing two-day plan remains available. Tehran's demands include the cessation of the US naval blockade, lifting of sanctions, release of frozen Iranian assets, and ending the war.

Baqaei also highlighted that Tehran remains in regular communication with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. The conflict escalated when the US and Israel launched a military offensive against Iran on February 28, leading to retaliatory attacks from Iran and heightened tensions in the region. A memorandum of understanding was signed in June, following negotiations mediated by Pakistan, aiming to end hostilities, ease sanctions, and address maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. However, disagreements over implementation and renewed military confrontations have hindered a lasting resolution. Iraq continues its diplomatic engagements with Tehran and other regional governments as efforts to negotiate a solution persist.