Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, revealed on Saturday that Tehran has received messages from several neighboring countries concerning the formulation of new security arrangements and the strengthening of economic cooperation. This comes as Iran seeks to reorganize its regional relations amidst the swift changes in the region.
Qalibaf's statements coincide with Iran's efforts to expand coordination with neighboring countries, particularly Iraq, focusing on security, economy, and energy issues. There is a growing discourse in Tehran about the necessity of building a regional system that relies more heavily on local countries, minimizing foreign intervention.
Qalibaf noted that the messages Iran received reflect the interest of neighboring countries in establishing new security arrangements, potentially paving the way for a different phase of regional cooperation.
These developments occur alongside Qalibaf's visit to Baghdad, which emphasized discussions on border security, counter-terrorism measures, regional developments, as well as enhancing economic ties and implementing joint agreements between the two nations.
The Iranian perspective sees regional cooperation as a potential foundation for building new security arrangements, especially given the tensions in the region over recent months and the rising fears of escalated confrontations.