Key facts
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is visiting Iraq.
- Ghalibaf is leading a high-level delegation to Iraq.
- The visit aims to discuss regional developments and strengthen cooperation.
- The visit occurs amid pressure on Iraq to disarm Iranian-backed factions.
- Ghalibaf criticized U.S. pressure tactics in negotiations.
- Ghalibaf stated the U.S. is mistaken in believing increased pressure yields concessions.
- Ghalibaf criticized U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
- Ghalibaf criticized U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Iraq on Wednesday, heading a high-level delegation. The purpose of the visit is to discuss regional developments and bolster strategic cooperation between the two nations. This diplomatic engagement takes place amidst significant pressure on Iraq to disarm Iranian-backed factions operating within its borders.