Iraq was informed of Trump’s message to Iran, foreign ministry says

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein was informed about a message from former U.S. President Donald Trump to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

“The Iranian minister also informed Mr. Fuad Hussein of the contents of a message from U.S. President Donald Trump addressed to the Iranian leadership,” the Iraqi Foreign Ministry said in a statement, adding that Iran would issue a formal response.

Hussein expressed concern over rising tensions in the region and welcomed being briefed on the message. “He appreciated the step of being informed about the content of President Trump’s message and affirmed his hope that the exchange of messages would contribute to opening channels of dialogue between the two sides,” the ministry said.

In early March, Trump was reported to have sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei proposing negotiations for a new nuclear agreement. The message, delivered via the United Arab Emirates, warned of possible military consequences if Iran declined and set a two-month deadline for reaching a deal.

Khamenei dismissed the proposal as a “deception” and said Iran would not be pressured into talks. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei later said Iran would respond to the message after a full review.

Statement from the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs discusses developments in the regional situation and bilateral relations with the Iranian Foreign Minister

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, received a phone call on the evening of Monday, March 24, 2025, from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Abbas Araqchi.

The two sides discussed the latest developments in Gaza and Lebanon in light of the Israeli entity’s violation of the ceasefire, in addition to the American attacks on Yemen, where the Iranian Foreign Minister expressed his concern regarding these developments. The Iranian Minister also informed Mr. Fuad Hussein of the contents of a message from U.S. President Donald Trump addressed to the Iranian leadership, represented by the Supreme Leader Mr. Ali Khamenei, affirming that the Iranian government will respond to the message.

The two ministers also discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and the necessity of continuing mutual communication and coordination.

For his part, Minister Fuad Hussein expressed his concern about the growing escalation in the region, appreciating the step of being informed about the content of President Trump’s message, and affirming his hope that the exchange of messages would contribute to opening channels of dialogue between the two sides. The two ministers agreed to continue communication, especially during the sensitive upcoming stage.