Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani arrived in Tehran on Wednesday for high-level talks, as speculation swirls regarding a reported message from former U.S. President Donald Trump.

An adviser to the Iranian president, Mehdi Sanaei, announced on X that the two leaders would exchange views on pressing regional and bilateral issues. However, no details were provided on the specific topics of discussion.

Ahead of al-Sudani’s visit, Iraqi news outlet Shafaq News reported that the Iraqi prime minister had received a "special" message from Trump. According to an anonymous political source cited by the outlet, the message was delivered via a special envoy during an unannounced visit and reportedly addressed concerns related to “Iranian-backed” groups in Iraq.

While Iranian officials have not confirmed or denied whether the contents of Trump’s purported message will be discussed during al-Sudani’s visit, the topic has fueled speculation about the focus of the meetings.

Al-Sudani’s visit underscores Iraq’s effort to maintain strong ties with its neighbor Iran amid ongoing regional tensions. Observers note that the timing of the visit, combined with the reported message from Trump, could signal attempts to address broader geopolitical challenges in the region.

Further updates are expected as discussions between the Iraqi and Iranian delegations continue. (ILKHA)