Iraq Proposes Joint Security Council for Iran, Saudi Arabia

Baghdad: (News Desk) – Iraq has proposed establishing a joint security council between Iran and Saudi Arabia in an effort to address what Baghdad describes as a longstanding “crisis of trust” between the two regional powers.

Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji said Sunday that Baghdad had formally presented the proposal to both Tehran and Riyadh. Speaking to state broadcaster Iraqiya TV, he said the central problem between the two countries was a lack of mutual confidence. No further details about the proposed council were immediately provided, and neither Iran nor Saudi Arabia has publicly commented on the initiative.

Al-Araji also stressed that bringing all weapons under government control remains an exclusively Iraqi strategic decision. He said authority over matters of war and peace rests solely with the Iraqi state.

The Iraqi army announced on June 3 that it had established a committee to work toward placing weapons under state control. The issue has remained a major political and security challenge because of the presence of armed factions operating both within and outside the Popular Mobilization Forces.

The Iraqi proposal comes as regional tensions remain high. It follows recent discussions between Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, who emphasized the importance of preventing further escalation and resolving regional disputes through peaceful means.

Tensions between Baghdad and Riyadh also increased after Saudi Arabia said on July 27 that it had intercepted and destroyed several drones launched from Iraqi territory. According to Saudi authorities, the drones were targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia blamed what it described as Iran-affiliated militias for the attempted attacks and warned that it reserved the right to respond.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi subsequently instructed security agencies to investigate information provided by Riyadh concerning the alleged launch of the drones from Iraqi territory.

Oman FM to Visit Tehran

Meanwhile, Oman’s Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi is scheduled to visit Tehran on Tuesday as part of ongoing diplomatic discussions between Iran and Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei also said Sunday that Pakistan’s army chief, whose country has been involved in efforts to mediate between Washington and Tehran, would travel to Tehran on Monday.

The diplomatic moves come amid broader efforts to contain regional tensions and maintain communication between key Middle Eastern powers.