Tehran / Anadolu

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein discussed the US attacks on Iran, Washington's violations of its commitments in the memorandum of understanding, as well as a number of regional issues.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry reported on Saturday via its channel on the Telegram platform that the two ministers exchanged views on regional developments during a phone call.

The two sides addressed the US attacks on Iran, the United States' violations of its commitments stipulated in the memorandum of understanding, as well as the latest developments in the region, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Araghchi stressed the importance of the historical and strategic relations between Iran and Iraq.

He emphasized that these relations should not be affected by personal or unofficial statements.

The two sides also agreed to continue consultations to maintain regional peace and prevent the escalation of tensions.

For about a week, the United States has been launching successive waves of strikes on sites inside Iran, while Tehran responds with attacks on sites and bases it says are American military in a number of countries in the region.

On June 18, 2026, Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding that included a cessation of military operations and the start of negotiations to reach a broader agreement.

However, US President Donald Trump announced on July 8 that the interim agreement had ended after three ships were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Washington to resume its strikes inside Iran amid escalating Iranian responses.

Washington demands ensuring freedom of navigation and its security in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran insists on imposing a mechanism to regulate the passage of ships through the strategic waterway, exacerbating fears of disruption to oil and gas exports from the region.