The Iraqi Foreign Minister has proposed that his country serve as a mediator between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Ibrahim al-Jaafari made his comment during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif. Zarif added that Iran "wants no tension in the region and would always welcome dialogue with its neighbors."
Though Iraq is now closely aligned with Iran, its relationship with Saudi Arabia has been growing. Last week Saudi Arabia sent its first ambassador to Iraq since 1990.