Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi President Nizar Amidi received an official invitation from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Tehran during a phone call on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The diplomatic outreach coincided with the onset of Eid al-Adha, serving as both a holiday greeting and a strategic effort to consolidate bilateral ties between the neighboring countries under Iraq’s newly formed administration.

According to an official statement released by the Media Department of the Iraqi Presidency, both leaders extended their mutual wishes for progress, prosperity, and stability for the Iraqi and Iranian peoples. The conversation focused heavily on the need to fortify political, economic, and commercial cooperation to serve the shared strategic interests of both nations.

Addressing the broader geopolitical climate, President Amidi and President Pezeshkian emphasized the critical importance of regional de-escalation. Both heads of state called for an immediate end to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East through diplomatic channels, stressing that dialogue and cross-border understanding are the only viable mechanisms to safeguard regional security. Furthermore, they underscored the necessity of fostering solidarity and unity across the Islamic world during this volatile period.