[Iraq Expresses Willingness to Mediate Between the U.S. and Iran] According to Golden Finance, on June 29, Iraq's Foreign Minister stated a willingness to mediate between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. During a joint press conference in Baghdad with Iran's Foreign Minister, he said: 'Iraq maintains good relations with both the U.S. and Iran, and we are ready to cooperate with both sides to resolve this conflict.' He also mentioned that Iraq had previously succeeded in establishing cooperative relations between Iran and the U.S. He pointed out that despite the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S., conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz continue. He stated: 'The war must end because it will lead to the destruction of the entire region, not just one country.' (Sputnik News)