Analysis: Can Iraq transform itself from regional battleground to diplomatic broker?

article author: Lucas Chapman Author: Fri, 2026-07-17 22: 10 WASHINGTON: After months of a regional war that has left Iraq once again caught between Iran, the Gulf and the US, Baghdad is attempting an ambitious diplomatic pivot — hosting talks it hopes will transform the country from a battleground into a broker. The proposal, announced by Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, would bring together Iraq, Iran, and the six GCC states to discuss regional security and economic partnerships. Main category: Middle East Tags: Iraq Ali Al-Zaidi International Crisis Group Lahib Higel Special

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