Oman: What’s behind Pezeshkian calling for Iraq's mediation in U.S.-Iran talks?

2 October 2024

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian decided to involve Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani

as a mediator between Tehran and Washington concerning the nuclear talks.

The note provides a comprehensive overview of the following aspects:

The reasons behind President Pezeshkian’s decision as perceived by Muscat and Washington
Sultan Haitham of Oman’s stance on this matter
The Iranian and U.S. views on Oman’s mediating role as perceived by Muscat